Establishes the Child Captivity Prevention Act to ensure homeschooled children moving to West Virginia are not abused or neglected.

The Child Captivity Prevention Act mandates that when a child moves to West Virginia and the parents or guardians intend to home school, the county school board must notify the Department of Human Services. The Department then schedules a student education and wellness assurance visit to the residence to verify the child is not being abused or neglected. This visit may include a private conversation with the child, if consented by the parent or guardian. The purpose is to ensure homeschooled children are not subject to abuse or neglect while respecting parental rights.

Establishes the Child Captivity Prevention Act to ensure homeschooled children moving to West Virginia are not abused or neglected.

The Child Captivity Prevention Act mandates that when a child moves to West Virginia and the parents or guardians intend to home school, the county school board must notify the Department of Human Services. The Department then schedules a student education and wellness assurance visit to the residence to verify the child is not being abused or neglected. This visit may include a private conversation with the child, if consented by the parent or guardian. The purpose is to ensure homeschooled children are not subject to abuse or neglect while respecting parental rights.