State Laws and Legislation

West Virginia School Laws

Protects transgender students? Not Explicitly
West Virginia law does not mention specific bases for harassment or violence under its safe school laws. The West Virginia statute states an intention by the Legislature to protect the general welfare of the student in a safe, non-threatening educational environment. W.Va. Code § 18-2C-1 et seq. (2001).


Protects gay and lesbian students? Not Explicity
West Virginia law does not mention specific bases for harassment or violence under its safe school laws. The West Virginia statute states an intention by the Legislature to protect the general welfare of the student in a safe, non-threatening educational environment. W.Va. Code § 18-2C-1 et seq. (2001).

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Updated: Fri, September 03, 2010 - 12:00:04