West Virginia Statutes

§ 49-12-4 — Parental rights

West Virginia·Ch. 49 CHILD WELFARE·Art. 12 PARENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS
(a)All parental rights are reserved to the parent of a minor child in this state without obstruction or interference from the state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other state institution, including, but not limited to, all of the following rights of a parent of a minor child in this state:
(1)The right to direct the education and care of his or her minor child.
(2)The right to direct the upbringing and the moral or religious training of his or her minor child.
(3)The right to apply to enroll his or her minor child in a public school or, as an alternative to public education, a private school, including a religious school, a home education program, or other available options, as authorized by law.
(4)The right to access and review all school

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Legislative History

2025 Reg. Sess., HB2129; 2024 Reg. Sess., HB4313

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