This bill aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by introducing new articles that establish provisions regarding the immigration status and nationality of students in public educational institutions. Specifically, it creates Article 36 in Chapter 18 and Article 23 in Chapter 18B, which define key terms such as "accredited institution of higher education," "elementary and secondary schools," and "immigration status." The bill categorizes immigration status into five groups, including citizens, permanent residents, non-immigrants, illegal aliens, and refugees/asylees.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that all West Virginia public educational institutions, including elementary and secondary schools as well as accredited higher education institutions, must record the immigration status and nationality of all enrolled students. It also requires these institutions to publish aggregated demographic data annually, including immigration status and nationality, and report this information to the superintendent of public instruction for publication on the state department of education's website. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and understanding of the demographic composition of students in West Virginia's educational system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-36-1, 18B-23-1