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Door 6 · Bullying

Bullying law in West Virginia: what the school must actually do

The enforceable sentences in West Virginia's bullying law — deadlines where they exist, and the demand that works where they don't.

West Virginia's truth table

Investigation deadline in law: none in statute.

Parent notice: none in statute.

Victim transfer: No statutory transfer right.

Retaliation for reporting: no express clause found in the bullying statute — check your district policy.

Source: W. Va. Code 18-2C-3(b) (policy must require parent notification, an investigation procedure, and a strategy protecting victims from retaliation; no deadlines stated)

The five paper-trail moves + the written report

Rules checked October 2026 — every rule on this page is cited to its source. Verify day counts against your district's official calendar.