Saftey
There is currently no policy surrounding School Climate in West Virginia. For more information on school climate, please visit us at Services – National School Climate Center
West Virginia Code 18-2C-2 Definitions.
Defines the terms cyber-bullying, harassment, bullying, and intimidation and behaviors that are associated with these actions.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-2c/section-18-2c-2/
West Virginia asks schools to develop and implement procedures to prevent bullying and harassment behavior and the consequences of such behavior. Policies also explain that procedures are needed for reporting an incidence of bullying and investigating it.
- West Virginia Code 18-2C-3 Policy prohibiting harassment intimidation or bullying.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-2c/section-18-2c-3/
- West Virginia Code 18-2C-1 Legislative findings.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-2c/section-18-2c-1/
- West Virginia Administrative Code 126-99. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR IN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SCHOOLS (4373)
http://wvde.state.wv.us/healthyschools/Policy4373ExpectedBehaviorsinSafeandSupportiveSchools.htm
West Virginia anti-bullying laws cover incidents that occur on school property, and school-sponsored events/activities but not the off-school property.
- West Virginia Code 18-2C-3 Policy prohibiting harassment intimidation or bullying.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-2c/section-18-2c-3/
Who does this protect? Students, Teachers
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
West Virginia schools need to develop plans for dealing with emergencies.
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-10. School safety requirements
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-10/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-9 Crisis Response Plan.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-9/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-4. Guidelines and procedures for school access safety plans; project evaluation; on-site inspection of facilities.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2021/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-4/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-3. School access safety plan.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-3/
Prevention resource officers, who are certified police officers acting in their official capacity, may possess weapons in school. School employees or students are not allowed to possess weapons on school grounds.
- West Virginia Code 61-7-11a Possessing Deadly Weapons on Premises of Educational Facilities; Reports by School Principals;
- Suspension of Driver’s License; Possessing Deadly Weapons on Premises Housing Courts of Law and Family Law Courts.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-61/article-7/section-61-7-11a/
- West Virginia Code 61-7-14 Right of Certain Persons to Limit Possession of Firearms on Premises.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-61/article-7/section-61-7-14/
Who does this protect? Students, Staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Teaching/Learning
West Virginia Administrative Code 126-67-5. Delivery Components of Comprehensive School Counseling Programs.
Responsive Services are provided when events and situations in students’ lives or in the school climate and culture impedes student success. Responsive services offer preventive activities and programs to address the identified needs of students in each school, as well as evidence-based interventions to address targeted student needs.
West Virginia schools must provide individuals with disabilities the support and accommodations they need;
- West Virginia Administrative Code 18-20-1. Establishment of Special Programs and Teaching Services for Exceptional Children; Modified Diploma Graduation
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-20/section-18-20-1/
- West Virginia Administrative Code 18-20-1c. Integrated Classrooms Serving Students With Exceptional Needs; and Requirements as to the Assistance, Training and Information to Be Provided to the Affected Classroom Teacher
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-20/section-18-20-1c/
- West Virginia Administrative Code 18-20-2. Providing Suitable Educational Facilities, Equipment and Services
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-20/section-18-20-2/
Who does this protect? Students, students with disabilities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Interpersonal Relationships
West Virginia Administrative Code 18-10O-3. Purpose.
Outlines measures to increase the awareness and understanding of the history and contributions of people with disabilities in the state, nation, and world by designating the annual observance of the third week of October as Disability History Week.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-10o/section-18-10o-3/
Who does this protect? Students with disabilities
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? No
Institutional Environment
West Virginia Administrative Code 126-11A-5. Expectations for Local School Improvement Councils: Desired Outcomes and Results.
Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) key role in establishing and maintaining that reciprocal relationship. Provides a respectful, inclusive school community that welcomes all parents, families, community members, and businesses to participate in all students’ education.
West Virginia Administrative Code 126-42-7. County Board of Education Responsibilities.
The county board of education shall ensure that each school has a process to ensure that parents are involved in the school and their child’s education.
Who does this protect? Students, Parents
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
West Virginia schools need to develop plans for dealing with emergencies.
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-10. School safety requirements
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-10/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-9 Crisis Response Plan.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-9/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-4. Guidelines and procedures for school access safety plans; project evaluation; on-site inspection of facilities.https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-4/
- West Virginia Code 18-9F-3. School access safety plan.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-18/article-9f/section-18-9f-3/
Prevention resource officers, who are certified police officers acting in an official capacity, may possess weapons in school. School employees or students are not allowed to possess weapons on school grounds.
- West Virginia Code 61-7-11a Possessing Deadly Weapons on Premises of Educational Facilities; Reports by School Principals; Suspension of Driver’s License; Possessing Deadly Weapons on Premises Housing Courts of Law and Family Law Courts.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-61/article-7/section-61-7-11a/
- West Virginia Code 61-7-14 Right of Certain Persons to Limit Possession of Firearms on Premises.
https://law.justia.com/codes/west-virginia/2020/chapter-61/article-7/section-61-7-14/
Who does this protect? Students, staff
Does this policy include ways for families to be involved? Yes
Social media
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