This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to introduce specific prohibitions regarding political activities within public schools. It establishes that individuals employed in public schools are not allowed to use school resources for election advocacy efforts, engage in political activities during their work hours, or participate in political activities on behalf of the school administration. These provisions aim to maintain a clear separation between educational environments and political campaigning, ensuring that school resources are not utilized for political purposes.

Additionally, the bill includes a penalty for violations, classifying them as misdemeanors that could result in fines of up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both. The changes reflect a commitment to uphold the integrity of public education by preventing the influence of political activities within school settings. The new legal language inserted into the existing law clearly outlines these restrictions, while the previous subsection (m) has been deleted to accommodate the new provisions.

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Introduced Version: 3-8-12