HB5000

Prohibit the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts and prohibit school employees from political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration

Introduced·1/30/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5000 prohibits school employees from using school resources for election advocacy and limits their political activity during work.

West Virginia HB5000 aims to ensure neutrality in public schools by prohibiting the use of school resources in election advocacy efforts. The bill also restricts school employees from engaging in political activity during their work hours or on behalf of the school administration, with the exception of teaching government education classes. Violations of these provisions are subject to penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 30

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 30

House

To Education then Judiciary

Jan 30

House

Introduced in House