Bill > SB655

This bill codifies a Parents' Bill of Rights in West Virginia. The key provisions of the bill are: (1) it establishes the liberty of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their child as a fundamental right; (2) it grants parents the right to choose private, religious, or home schooling as an alternative to public education, as well as make reasonable choices within public schools; (3) it prohibits the state or any government entity from infringing on these parental rights without demonstrating a compelling state interest of the highest order that is narrowly tailored and not otherwise served by less restrictive means; and (4) it allows parents to bring legal action against the state or government entities for violations of these parental rights.