This bill aims to enhance the safety of public school environments in West Virginia by prohibiting individuals listed on the state sex offender database from entering school property or attending any public school activities and events without permission from the county superintendent. It establishes that a first violation of this prohibition will be classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months of imprisonment, while subsequent violations will be considered felonies, carrying a penalty of one to five years in prison.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any required parent-teacher conferences involving individuals on the sex offender registry must be conducted off school grounds, either by telephone or through virtual meetings. The State Board of Education is also granted the authority to create rules in accordance with this new legislation. Overall, the bill seeks to ensure a safer educational environment by restricting access for certain individuals and providing guidelines for necessary interactions with school personnel.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-11A-1