Prevent public school districts or supervisors from taking adverse action against public school employees for expressing opinions on social media or in public.

This bill protects West Virginia public school employees from job penalties for expressing personal opinions online or in public. It prohibits school districts and supervisors from taking disciplinary action, such as termination or demotion, based on social media posts or public comments. The law specifically states that slander or libel claims cannot be used as a basis for employment consequences. The bill aims to prevent retaliation against educators for their free speech outside of work duties.