West Virginia HB4698 mandates adoption awareness materials in high school counseling offices.
West Virginia HB4698 requires public schools to provide adoption awareness materials to students in grades 9-12 upon request. The materials, sourced from the West Virginia Department of Human Services, must cover various types of adoption, resources for pregnant students, and child development. The State Board of Education will establish standards for these materials, which will be available starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
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