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 the permission of 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 any subsequent violations will be considered felonies, carrying a punishment 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 via telephone or virtual meetings, ensuring that these interactions do not occur on school grounds. Furthermore, it grants the State Board of Education the authority to propose rules for legislative approval to facilitate the implementation of these provisions.

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