Prohibiting public schools from requiring students to participate in sexual orientation instruction

HB 2071 requires West Virginia public schools to provide parents or guardians with advance written notice before teaching any content about sexual orientation or gender identity, including curriculum materials. Parents can exempt their children from such instruction by submitting written notice to the school principal. The bill prohibits schools from giving false or misleading information about a student's gender identity or transition plans and mandates that school staff report student requests for gender-affirming accommodations to administrators and parents. It applies to all public school students in West Virginia and does not require schools to teach these topics.