W. Va. Code § 18B-20-5

Current through 2024 Second Special Session

Section 18B-20-5 - Freedom of association and nondiscrimination against students and student organizations

A state institution of higher education may not deny a religious, political, or ideological student organization any benefit or privilege generally available to other student organizations, or otherwise discriminate against the organization based on a requirement of the organization that its leaders and members:

(1) Affirm and adhere to the organization's sincerely held beliefs;

(2) Comply with the organization's standards of conduct; and

(3) Further the organization's mission, expression, or purpose.

W. Va. Code § 18B-20-5

Amended by 2024 Acts, ch. TBD (SB 503), eff. 6/6/2024.

Added by 2021 Acts, ch. 156 (SB 657), eff. 7/8/2021.