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Bill That Requires That Teachers Out Trans Students Heads to Governor's Desk
Senate Bill 299 restricts public schools from teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation passed both chambers of...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBills Advance To Restrict LGBTQ-Inclusive Practices At Schools, Hospitals, Shelters
Lawmakers in both chambers of the West Virginia Legislature advanced bills Thursday that center around LGBTQ identity in a variety of settings, from the classroom to health facilities to gender-specific emergency shelters.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMinority Leaders Weigh In On Session So Far
On this episode of The Legislature Today, Curtis Tate talks with Minority Leaders Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, and Del. Sean Hornbuckle, D-Cabell, to further discuss their priorities and how they see the session so far.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Speaker Hanshaw Shares Goals For Education, PEIA And Foster Care
On this episode of The Legislature Today, News Director Eric Douglas speaks with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay. They discuss a number of issues including education, flooding in southern West Virginia and the crisis in foster care in the state.
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Senators Debate Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity In Schools
Discussion on Senate Bill 154 took up most of the 30 minute Senate Education committee meeting Thursday. The bill would prohibit public schools from requiring students to participate in sexual orientation instruction, among other requirements.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSchools Received New Federal Guidance On Title IX Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Education has formally rescinded a 2024 Title IX policy that encouraged schools to respect the rights of transgender students.
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