§18-33-1. West Virginia Student Religious Liberties Act
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “West Virginia Student Religious Liberties Act.”
§18-33-2. Student Expression
A public school district shall not discriminate against students or parents on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression. A school district shall treat a students voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject in the same manner the district treats a students voluntary expression of a secular […]
§18-33-3. Religious Expression in Class Assignments
As more fully set forth in 18-33-5(b) of this code, students may express their beliefs about religion in homework, artwork, and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination and may not be penalized or rewarded on account of the religious content of their work: Provided, That a student may express disagreement and offer opposing […]
§18-33-4. Freedom to Organize and Advertise Religious Groups and Activities
As more fully set forth in 18-33-5(c) and 18-33-5(d) of this code, students in public schools may pray or engage in religious activities or religious expression before, during, and after the school day in the same manner and to the same extent that students may engage in nonreligious activities or expression.
§18-33-5. Student Expression of Religious Viewpoints; Religious Expression in Class Assignments; Freedom to Organize and Advertise Religious Groups and Activities; Displaying Religious Messages or Symbols
(a) Student expression of religious viewpoints. The school district shall treat a students voluntary expression of a religious viewpoint, if any, on an otherwise permissible subject in the same manner the district treats a students voluntary expression of a secular or other viewpoint on an otherwise permissible subject and may not discriminate against the student […]
§18-33-6. Certain Acts Restricted
This act may not be construed to authorize this state or any of its political subdivisions to do either of the following: (1) Require any person to participate in prayer or in any other religious activity; or
§18-33-7. Certain Authority May Not Be Limited
This act shall not be construed to limit the authority of any public school to do any of the following: (1) Maintain order and discipline on the campus of the public school in a content- and viewpoint-neutral manner;
§18-33-8. First School Year Affected
This act shall be in force beginning with the 2020-2021 school year.