Bill > SB591

This bill prohibits West Virginia public and charter schools from teaching "divisive concepts," which are defined as ideas that promote the inherent superiority or inferiority of any race or sex, suggest the United States is fundamentally racist or sexist, or hold individuals responsible for past actions of their race or sex, or cause students to feel psychological distress based on their race or sex. The bill also defines "race or sex stereotyping" as attributing character traits or beliefs based on race or sex, and "race or sex scapegoating" as assigning blame or bias to a race or sex due to their race or sex, including claims of inherent racism or oppression. While schools are prohibited from instructing students to believe these divisive concepts, the bill clarifies that discussing them in an objective manner as part of a larger academic course without endorsement is permissible, and teachers could face dismissal for violating these provisions, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

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