Bill > SB505

This bill codifies a Parents' Bill of Rights in West Virginia. It establishes the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and medical care of their children, including the right to choose private, religious, or home schools as alternatives to public education. The bill prohibits the state or any government entity from infringing on these parental rights without demonstrating a compelling interest of the highest order, and it allows parents to bring legal action to enforce their rights. The bill applies to any existing or future state or local laws, rules, or ordinances, unless a new law explicitly excludes the application of this Parents' Bill of Rights.