Bill > HB5036

This bill codifies a "Parents' Bill of Rights" in West Virginia, which grants parents and legal guardians complete and final decision-making authority over all matters regarding the general health and welfare of their children. This includes the right to make decisions about their child's medical, psychological, religious, moral, and educational matters, as well as the right to choose alternative forms of education, such as private, religious, or homeschooling. The bill also prohibits government institutions or employees from interfering with or invalidating these parental rights, except in cases where there is clear and convincing evidence of serious and imminent harm to the child. Additionally, the bill allows parents to take legal action against the government for any violations of these rights.