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WV HB4698
WV HB4698Require adoption awareness material be made available in high school counseling offices
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require all students enrolled in grades 9-12 to be provided with adoption awareness material upon request.
AI Summary
This bill requires that beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, West Virginia public schools must make adoption awareness materials available to students in grades 9 through 12, either directly or through school counselors, and these materials must be provided upon request. The State Board of Education will establish standards for this material, which will cover topics such as different types of adoption (including distinctions between foster care and private adoption), available resources and agencies for adoption, support for pregnant students and parents, and child development. Any written information provided to students under this bill must also be given to the parent, legal guardian, or person acting in place of a parent for any pregnant student enrolled in the school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4698&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4698%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4698 |
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