HB5005

Providing liability protection for video cameras in certain classrooms.

Introduced·1/30/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5005 mandates video cameras in special education classrooms and audio recording devices in their restrooms, with strict.

West Virginia HB5005 requires local educational agencies to provide video cameras in self-contained special education classrooms and audio recording devices in their restrooms. The bill mandates that these devices be used solely for monitoring incidents of bullying, abuse, or neglect, and for the protection of students and staff. Recordings are confidential and can only be reviewed by authorized personnel under specific circumstances, such as investigations into reported incidents.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Calendar

Feb 18

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Education Meeting

Feb 17

1:00 PM

Subcommittee on Public Education Meeting

History

Feb 2

House

To House Public Education

Jan 30

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 30

House

To Education then Judiciary