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This bill, titled the Adoption Education Act, mandates that educational institutions in West Virginia, including those under the State Board of Education and public universities, must provide information about current adoption practices and available resources whenever discussions or services related to contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, or sexually transmitted infections occur. The bill emphasizes that the Legislature believes the primary responsibility for family life and sex education lies with the home and church, with schools serving a supplementary role, and that local school boards will determine if such programs are implemented. If adopted, these programs should include instruction on adoption resources and practices as a means to ensure a child's well-being, along with information about the Safe Haven Act. The Superintendent of the West Virginia Department of Education is tasked with ensuring these requirements are incorporated into the state's health content standards, with the legislation taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

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