This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing a new article that prohibits individuals listed on the state sex offender database from attending public school activities and events. Specifically, it states that such individuals are not allowed to participate in any capacity at public school functions, even if they have children enrolled in the school. The bill establishes penalties for violations, with a first offense classified as a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in prison, while subsequent offenses would be considered felonies with penalties ranging from one to five years of imprisonment.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any required parent-teacher conferences involving individuals on the sex offender registry must take place off school grounds, specifically at designated locations such as the county courthouse, local police department, or sheriff's office. This measure is intended to enhance the safety of school environments by restricting the presence of sex offenders during school-related events and ensuring that interactions with school officials occur in a controlled setting.

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Introduced Version: 16-11A-1