HB5339

Prevent public school districts or supervisors from taking adverse action against public school employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public.

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5339 prohibits public school districts and supervisors from taking adverse action against employees for opinions expressed on social.

West Virginia HB5339 amends the state code to add a new section prohibiting public school districts and supervisors from taking adverse action against public school employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public. This includes preventing disciplinary or job actions based on allegations of slander or libel. The bill aims to protect employees' rights to express their opinions without fear of retaliation.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Education

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House