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HB 4105

To provide requirements relating to education of students and young adults about unplannned pregnancy options

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Elías Coop-González

HB 4105 mandates West Virginia schools educate students about unplanned pregnancy options, requiring curriculum additions on reproductive health information and decision-making resources.

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Bill Summary · HB 4105

Legislative bill overview

HB 4105 would establish educational requirements for West Virginia schools and educational institutions to provide students and young adults with information about options related to unplanned pregnancy. The bill specifies that educational content must be presented to relevant student populations, though the specific curriculum content and implementation details are not provided in the basic bill information available.

Why is this important

Pregnancy-related education in schools affects what information young people receive about their health and life options during formative years. This type of legislation influences public health messaging, parental involvement expectations, and the scope of student health education across the state's school system.

Potential points of contention

  • Curriculum scope and balance: Disagreement over which pregnancy options should be covered (adoption, parenting, abortion, miscarriage support), their relative emphasis, and whether presentation should be neutral or value-based
  • Age-appropriateness and parental involvement: Questions about what grade levels receive this education, whether parental notification or consent is required, and concerns from families about who controls health messaging to minors
  • Religious and philosophical objections: Concerns from some communities that certain pregnancy options conflict with their values, versus arguments that comprehensive information is a public health necessity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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