Relating to Social Media privacy and educational institutions

HB 5143 prohibits West Virginia higher education institutions (like colleges and universities) from requiring students or employees to share social media login details, change privacy settings, or add staff to their social media contacts. It also bans schools from punishing current students or denying admission/hiring to prospective students for refusing these demands. The law specifically allows schools to view information already publicly available online and does not override federal or state legal requirements. This bill directly affects students and employees of higher education institutions in West Virginia by protecting their private social media content from institutional demands.