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HB2519 HJUD AM 2-19
The Committee on the Judiciary moved to amend the Bill on page one, immediately following the enacting clause, by striking out the remainder of the bill and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
(a) All powers, duties and authorities transferred to the Board of Regents pursuant to former provisions of chapter 18 of this code and transferred to the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors which were created as the governing boards pursuant to the former provisions of this chapter and all powers, duties and authorities of the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors, to the extent they are in effect on June 17, 2000, are hereby transferred to the Interim Governing Board created in §18B-1C-1 et seq. of this code and shall be exercised and performed by the Interim Governing Board until July 1, 2001, as such powers, duties and authorities may apply to the institutions under its jurisdiction.
(b) Title to all property previously transferred to or vested in the Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors and property vested in either of the boards separately, formerly existing under the provisions of this chapter, are hereby transferred to the Interim Governing Board created in §18B-1C- 1 et seq. of this code until July 1, 2001. Property transferred to or vested in the Board of Trustees and Board of Directors shall include:
(d) All orders, resolutions and rules adopted or promulgated by the respective Board of Trustees and Board of Directors and in effect immediately prior to July 1, 2000, are hereby transferred to the Interim Governing Board until July 1, 2001, and shall continue in effect and shall be deemed are the orders, resolutions and rules of the Interim Governing Board until rescinded, revised, altered or amended by the commission or the governing boards in the manner and to the extent authorized and permitted by law. Such The orders, resolutions and rules shall include:
(1) The obligations contained in revenue bonds issued by the previous governing boards under the provisions of §18B-10--8 and §18-12B-1 et seq. of this code are hereby transferred to the commission and each institution shall transfer to the commission those funds the commission determines are necessary to pay that institution's share of bonded indebtedness.
(1) Adopted or promulgated by the respective Board of Trustees, Board of Directors or Interim Governing Board and in effect immediately prior to July 1, 2001, are hereby transferred to the commission effective July 1, 2001, and continue in effect until rescinded, revised, altered, amended or transferred to the governing boards by the commission as provided in this section and in §18B-1-6 of this code.
(2) Adopted or promulgated by the commission relating solely to community and technical colleges or community and technical college education, or rules which the council finds necessary for the exercise of its lawful powers and duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, may be adopted by the council and continue in effect until rescinded, revised, altered, amended or transferred to the governing boards under the jurisdiction of the council pursuant to §18B-1-6 of this code. Nothing in this section requires the initial rules of the commission that are adopted by the council to be promulgated again under the procedure set forth in §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code unless such the rules are rescinded, revised, altered or amended.
(A) That portion of the rule relating solely to community and technical colleges or community and technical college education is transferred to the council and continues in effect until rescinded, revised, altered, amended or transferred to the governing boards by the council as provided in this section and in §18B-1-6 of this code;
(B) That portion of the rule relating to institutions or education other than community and technical colleges is retained by the commission and continues in effect until rescinded, revised, altered, amended or transferred to the governing boards by the commission as provided in this section and in §18B-1-6 of this code.
(i) The commission may, in its sole discretion, transfer any rule, other than a legislative rule, to the jurisdiction of the governing boards of the institutions under its jurisdiction who may rescind, revise, alter or amend any rule so transferred pursuant to rules adopted by the commission pursuant to §18B-1-6 of this code.
The council may, in its sole discretion, transfer any rule, other than a legislative rule, to the jurisdiction of the governing boards of the institutions under its jurisdiction who may rescind, revise, alter or amend any rule so transferred pursuant to rules adopted by the council pursuant to §18B-1-6 of this code.
(j) As to any title, agreement, obligation, order, resolution, rule or any other matter about which there is some uncertainty, misunderstanding or question, the matter shall be summarized in writing and sent to the commission which shall make a determination regarding determine such matter within 30 days of receipt thereof.
(k) Rules or provisions of law which refer to other provisions of law which were repealed, rendered inoperative or superseded by the provisions of this section shall remain in full force and effect to such extent as may still be applicable to higher education and may be so interpreted. Such references include, but are not limited to, references to sections and prior enactments of §18-26-1 et seq. of this code and code provisions relating to retirement, health insurance, grievance procedures, purchasing, student loans and savings plans. Any determination which needs to be made regarding applicability of any provision of law shall first be made by the commission.
(l) On or after July 1, 2020, nothing in this section provides the authority to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon except as expressly authorized in §18B-4-5b of this code.
(a) The commission is hereby empowered to may promulgate, adopt, amend or repeal rules, in accordance with §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code, subject to §18B-1-3 of this code. This grant of rule-making authority does not limit, overrule, restrict, supplant or supersede the rule-making authority provided to the exempted schools.
(b) The council is hereby empowered to may promulgate, adopt, amend or repeal rules in accordance with §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code, subject to §18B-1-3 of this code. This grant of rule-making power extends only to those areas over which the council has been granted specific authority and jurisdiction by law.
(ii) The commission shall return to the governing board its comments and suggestions within 15 business days of receiving the rule.
(d) Nothing in this section requires that any rule reclassified or transferred by the commission or the council under this section be promulgated again under the procedures set out in §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code unless the rule is amended or modified.
(f) The governing boards shall promulgate and adopt any rule which they are required to adopt by this chapter or chapter 18C of this code no later than July 1, 2011, unless a later date is specified. On and after this date:
(g) Within 15 business days of the adoption of a rule, including repeal or amendment of an existing rule, and before the change is implemented, a governing board shall furnish a copy of each rule which it has adopted to the commission or the council, respectively, for review.
(j) On or after July 1, 2020, no rule adopted under this section may restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon except as expressly authorized in §18B-4-5b of this code.
(a) The primary responsibility of the commission is to provide shared services in a cost-effective manner upon request to the state colleges and universities, the council, and the community and technical colleges; undertake certain statewide and regional initiatives as specifically designated in this chapter, including those related to the administration of grants and scholarships and including those in conjunction with the council; to review, confirm or approve certain actions undertaken by governing boards, as delineated in this chapter; and assist in the development of policy that will achieve the goals, objectives and priorities found in §18B-1-1a and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code. The commission shall exercise its authority and carry out its responsibilities in a manner that is consistent and not in conflict with the powers and duties assigned by law to the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education and the powers and duties assigned to the governing boards. To that end, the commission has the following powers and duties relating to the governing boards under its jurisdiction:
(1) Develop and advance the public policy agenda pursuant to §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code to address major challenges facing the state, including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) The goals, objectives and priorities established in this chapter including specifically those goals, objectives and priorities pertaining to the compacts created pursuant to §18B-1D-7 of this code; and
(B) Development of the master plan described in §18B-1D-5 of this code for the purpose of accomplishing the mandates of this section;
(A) Provide for an adequate level of educational and general funding for institutions pursuant to §18B-1A-5 of this code;
(C) Invest and provide incentives for achieving the priority goals in the public policy agenda, including, but not limited to, those found in §18B-1-1a and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(9) Establish and implement the benchmarks and performance indicators for state colleges and universities necessary to measure institutional progress in achieving state policy priorities and institutional missions pursuant to §18B-1D-7 of this code;
(10) Establish a formal process for recommending capital investment needs and for determining priorities for state colleges and universities for these investments for consideration by the Governor and the Legislature as part of the appropriation request process pursuant to §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code;
(11) Except the exempted schools, develop standards and evaluate governing board requests for capital project financing in accordance with §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code;
(12) Except the exempted schools, ensure that governing boards manage capital projects and facilities needs effectively, including review and approval of capital projects, in accordance with §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code;
(14) Employ a Chancellor for Higher Education pursuant to §18B-1B-5 of this code;
(15) Employ other staff as necessary and appropriate to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the commission and the council, in accordance with §18B-4-1 of this code;
(17) Advise and confirm in the appointment of the presidents of the institutions of higher education under its jurisdiction pursuant to §18B-1B-6 of this code, except the exempted schools. The role of the commission in confirming an institutional president is to assure through personal interview that the person selected understands and is committed to achieving the goals, objectives and priorities set forth in the compact, in §18B-1-1a and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(26) Seek out and attend regional, national and international meetings and forums on education and workforce development-related topics as, in the commission’s discretion, are critical for the performance of their duties as members, for the purpose of keeping abreast of education trends and policies to aid it in developing the policies for this state to meet the established education goals, objectives and priorities pursuant to §18B-1-1a and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(27) Promulgate and implement a rule for higher education governing boards and institutions, except the exempted schools, to follow when considering capital projects pursuant to §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code, which rule shall provide for appropriate deference to the value judgments of governing boards under the jurisdiction of the commission;
(31) Pursuant to §29A-3A-1 et seq. and §18B-1-6 of this code, promulgate rules necessary or expedient to fulfill the purposes of this chapter;
(34) By October 1, 2011, promulgate a rule pursuant to §18B-10-1 of this code, establishing tuition and fee policy for all governing boards under the jurisdiction of the commission, except the exempted schools. The rule shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
(36) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary sell, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or part of any real property that it owns, in accordance with §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code.
(A) The commission’s authority to review and approve academic programs for the exempted schools is limited to programs that are proposed to be offered at a new location not presently served by that institution: Provided, That West Virginia University and the West Virginia University Institute of Technology are subject to the commission’s authority as provided in §18B-1C-2 of this code;
(C) The commission shall approve or disapprove proposed academic degree programs in those instances where approval is required as soon as practicable. The commission shall maintain by rule a format model by which a new program approval shall be requested by an institution. When a request for approval of a new program is submitted to the commission, the chancellor shall provide notice within two weeks as to whether the submission meets the required format, and if it does not the chancellor shall identify each specific deficiency and return the request to the institution. The institution may re-file the request for approval with the commission to address any identified deficiencies. Within 30 days after the chancellor’s confirmation that the request meets the required format, the commission shall either approve or disapprove the request for the new program. The commission may not withhold approval unreasonably.
(44) Jointly with the council, promulgating and implementing rules for licensing and oversight for both public and private degree-granting and nondegree-granting institutions that provide post-secondary education courses or programs in the state. The council has authority and responsibility for approval of all post-secondary courses or programs providing community and technical college education as defined in §18B-1-2 of this code;
(b) In addition to the powers and duties provided in subsections (a) and (b) of this section and any other powers and duties assigned to it by law, the commission has other powers and duties necessary or expedient to accomplish the purposes of this article.: Provided, That the provisions of this subsection shall do not be construed to shift management authority from the governing boards to the commission.
(e) On or after July 1, 2020, nothing in this section authorizes the commission to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon except as expressly authorized in §18B-4-5b of this code.
(3) The plan shall be established for periods of not fewer than three nor more than five years and shall be revised periodically as necessary, including adding or deleting programs. The commission may review and comment upon the master plan of an exempted school. The commission may review, but may not approve or disapprove, additions or deletions of degree programs, except as expressly provided for in§18B-1B-4(a)(39) of this code.
(4) For the exempted schools, the master plan shall be updated at least bi-annually and include the steps taken to meet the legislatively established policies contained in §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code and reports on each of the data elements identified in §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code, including progress that the exempted schools are making relating to retention and graduation rates for resident students by organization and each college within the organization. The exempted schools shall provide copies of their respective master plan to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability and the commission.
(c) Develop a 10-year campus development plan in accordance with §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code;
(d) Prescribe for the institution, under its jurisdiction, in accordance with its master plan and compact, specific functions and responsibilities to achieve the goals, objectives and priorities established in §18B-1-1 et seq. and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code to meet the higher education needs of its area of responsibility and to avoid unnecessary duplication;
(i) Subject to §18B-1B-1 et seq. of this code, approve the teacher education programs offered in the institution under its control. In order to permit graduates of teacher education programs to receive a degree from a nationally accredited program and in order to prevent expensive duplication of program accreditation, the commission may select and use one nationally recognized teacher education program accreditation standard as the appropriate standard for program evaluation;
(k) Subject to federal law and pursuant to §18B-7-1 et seq., §18B-8-1 et seq., §18B-9-1 et seq., and §18B-9A1 et seq. of this code and to rules adopted by the commission and the council, administer a system for the management of personnel matters, including, but not limited to, discipline for employees at the institution under its jurisdiction: Provided, That any rules adopted by the commission and the council do not apply to exempted schools;
(l) Administer a system for hearing employee grievances and appeals. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, the procedure established in §6C-2-1 et seq. of this code is the exclusive mechanism for hearing prospective employee grievances and appeals;
(n) Appoint a president for the institution under its jurisdiction, subject to §18B-1B-6 of this code;
(o) Conduct written performance evaluations of the president, pursuant to §18B-1B-6 of this code;
(s) Provide and transfer funds and property to certain corporations pursuant to §18B-12-10 of this code;
(v) Consult, cooperate and coordinate with the State Treasurer and the State Auditor to update as necessary and maintain an efficient and cost-effective system for the financial management and expenditure of appropriated and nonappropriated revenue at the institution under its jurisdiction. The system shall ensure that properly submitted requests for payment are paid on or before the due date but, in any event, within 15 days of receipt in the State Auditor’s Office;
(y) Transfer funds from appropriated special revenue accounts for capital improvements under its jurisdiction to special revenue accounts at agencies or institutions under its jurisdiction as long as the transferred funds are used for the purposes appropriated in accordance with §18B-19-1 et seq. of this code;
(cc) On or after July 1, 2020, nothing in this section authorizes a governing board to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon except as expressly authorized in §18B-4-5b of this code.
(a) The council is the sole agency responsible for administration of vocational-technical-occupational education and community and technical college education in the state. The council has jurisdiction and authority over the community and technical colleges and the statewide network of independently accredited community and technical colleges as a whole, including community and technical college education programs as defined in §18B-1-2 of this code.
(b) The council shall propose rules pursuant to §18B-1-6 of this code and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this section and applicable provisions of §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(1) To implement the provisions of §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code relevant to community and technical colleges, the council may propose rules jointly with the commission, or separately, and may choose to address all components of the accountability system in a single rule or may propose additional rules to cover specific components;
(2) The rules pertaining to financing policy and benchmarks and indicators required by this section shall be filed with the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability by October 1, 2008. Nothing in this subsection requires other rules of the council to be promulgated again under the procedure set forth in §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code unless such rules are rescinded, revised, altered or amended; and
(3) The Legislature finds that an emergency exists and, therefore, the council shall propose an emergency rule or rules to implement the provisions of this section relating to the financing policy and benchmarks and indicators in accordance with §18B-1-6 and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code by October 1, 2008. The emergency rule or rules may not be implemented without prior approval of the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability.
(A) Achieving the goals and objectives established in §18B-1-1 et seq. and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(B) Addressing the goals and objectives contained in the institutional compacts created pursuant to §18B-1D-7 of this code; and
(C) Developing and implementing the master plan described in §18B-1D-5 of this code;
(2) Propose a legislative rule pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code to develop and implement a financing policy for community and technical college education in West Virginia. The rule shall meet the following criteria:
(A) Provide an adequate level of education and general funding for institutions pursuant to §18B-1A-5 of this code;
(i) Achieving the objectives and priorities established in §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(ii) Serving targeted populations, especially working age adults 25 years of age and over;
(C) Holding each community and technical college and the statewide network of independently accredited community and technical colleges as a whole accountable for accomplishing their missions and achieving the goals and objectives established in §18B-1-1 et seq., §18B-1D-1 et seq., and §18B-3C-1 et seq. of this code;
(6) Review and adopt annually all institutional compacts for the community and technical colleges pursuant to the provisions of §18B-1D-7 of this code;
(7) Fulfill the mandates of the accountability system established in §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code and report on progress in meeting established goals, objectives, and priorities to the elected leadership of the state;
(8) Propose a legislative rule pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code to establish benchmarks and indicators in accordance with the provisions of this subsection;
(A) In meeting state goals, objectives, and priorities established in §18B-1-1 et seq. and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(C) In meeting the essential conditions established in §18B-3C-1 et seq. of this code;
(10) Establish a formal process for identifying needs for capital investments and for determining priorities for these investments for consideration by the Governor and the Legislature as part of the appropriation request process. Notwithstanding the language in §18B-1B-4(a)(11) of this code, the commission is not a part of the process for identifying needs for capital investments for the statewide network of independently accredited community and technical colleges;
(13) Employ a chancellor for community and technical college education pursuant to §18B-2B-3 of this code;
(14) Employ other staff as necessary and appropriate to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the council consistent with the provisions of §18B-4-2 of this code;
(20) Seek out and attend regional and national meetings and forums on education and workforce development-related topics, as council members consider critical for the performance of their duties. The council shall keep abreast of national and regional community and technical college education trends and policies to aid members in developing the policies for this state that meet the education goals and objectives established in §18B-1-1 et seq. and §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code;
(23) Assume the prior authority of the commission in examining and approving tuition and fee increase proposals submitted by community and technical college governing boards as provided in §18B-10-1 of this code;
(B) Considers the progress of each institution toward meeting the essential conditions set forth in §18B-3C-3 of this code, including independent accreditation; and
(C) Considers the progress of each institution toward meeting the goals, objectives, and priorities established in §18B-1D-1 et seq. of this code and its approved institutional compact.
(28) Assume the principal responsibility for oversight of those community and technical colleges seeking independent accreditation and for holding governing boards accountable for meeting the essential conditions pursuant to §18B-3C-1 et seq. of this code;
(29) Advise and consent in the appointment of the presidents of the community and technical colleges pursuant to §18B-1B-6 of this code. The role of the council in approving a president is to assure through personal interview that the person selected understands and is committed to achieving the goals and objectives established in the institutional compact and in §18B-1-1 et seq. §18B-1D-1 et seq. and §18B-3C-1 et seq. of this code;
(36) Cooperate with all providers of education services in the state to remove barriers relating to a seamless system of public and higher education and to transfer and articulate between and among community and technical colleges, state colleges and universities and public education, preschool through grade 12;
(42) Review and approve all institutional master plans for the community and technical colleges pursuant to §18B-2A-4 of this code;
(43) Propose rules for promulgation pursuant to subsection (b) of this section and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code that are necessary or expedient for the effective and efficient performance of community and technical colleges in the state;
(45) Develop for inclusion in the higher education report card, as defined in §18B-1D-8 of this code, a separate section on community and technical colleges. This section shall include, but is not limited to, evaluation of the institutions based upon the benchmarks and indicators developed in subdivision (9) of this subsection;
(B) The percentage split between the State Board of Education and the council shall be determined by rule promulgated by the council under the provisions of §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code. The council shall first obtain the approval of the State Board of Education before proposing a rule;
(56) Meet annually between the months of October and December with the Advisory Committee of Community and Technical College Presidents created pursuant to §18B-2B-8 of this code to discuss those matters relating to community and technical college education in which advisory committee members or the council may have an interest;
(58) Assume the powers set out in §18B-2B-9 of this code. The rules previously promulgated by the State College System Board of Directors pursuant to that section and transferred to the commission are hereby transferred to the council and shall continue in effect until rescinded, revised, altered or amended by the council;
(59) Pursuant to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section and §29A-3A-1 et seq. of this code, promulgate a uniform joint legislative rule with the commission for the purpose of standardizing, as much as possible, the administration of personnel matters among the institutions of higher education;
(1) The governing board has failed for two consecutive years to develop an institutional compact as required in §18B-1D-7 of this code;
(2) The commission or the council, as the receiving body, shall place the proposal on its agenda and shall take final action within 60 days of the date when the request for concurrence is received; and
(3) If the receiving body fails to take final action within 60 days, the original proposal stands and is binding on both the commission and the council.
(h) On or after July 1, 2020, nothing in this section provides the authority to restrict or regulate the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon except as expressly authorized in §18B-4-5b of this code.
§18B-4-5b. Concealed carry on higher education campuses; exceptions.
(a) A person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon is permitted to carry a concealed pistol or revolver on the campus and in the buildings of a state institution of higher education. This subsection only applies to areas of the campus and buildings of a state institution of higher education under the custodial possession of the state institution of higher education and does not include areas rented, leased, or under an exclusive agreement for the full-time occupancy and use of a private entity.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section does not limit the authority of a state institution of higher education to regulate possession of concealed pistols or revolvers by a person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon in the following locations consistent with §61-7-14 of this code:
(1) At an organized event taking place at a stadium or arena with a capacity of more than 1,000 spectators;
(2) At a daycare facility located on the property of the state institution of higher education;
(3) In the secure area of any building used by a law-enforcement agency on the property of the state institution for higher education;
(4) In an area of the property of the state institution of higher education that has adequate security measures in place to ensure that pistols or revolvers are not carried by the public into the area. ‘‘Adequate security measures’’ means the use of electronic equipment and armed personnel at public entrances to detect and restrict the carrying of any pistols or revolvers into the area, including, but not limited to, metal detectors, metal detector wands or any other equipment used for similar purposes to ensure that pistols or revolvers are not carried in those areas by members of the public;
(5) At the specific location of a formal disciplinary or grievance hearing for a student or an employee of a state institution of higher education taking place on the campus and in the buildings of the state institution of higher education;
(6) In sole occupancy offices on the campus and in the buildings of the state institution of higher education. “Sole occupancy office” means a room with at least one door and walls that extend to the ceiling that is assigned to a single person as his or her workspace. This subdivision does not provide authority to a state institution of higher education to prohibit, regulate, or restrict faculty or staff who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon from carrying a concealed pistol or revolver in their assigned office;
(7) At a primary or secondary education school-sponsored function that is taking place in a specific area on the property of the state institution of higher education that is rented, leased, or under the exclusive use of the West Virginia Department of Education, the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission, a county school board, or local public school for the actual period of time the function is occurring;
(8) At a private function that is taking place in a specific area on the property of the state institution of higher education that is rented, leased, or under the exclusive use of an entity that is not affiliated with the state institution of higher education for the actual period of time the function is occurring;
(9) In an area on the property of the state institution of higher education where possession of a firearm is prohibited by state or federal law;
(10) In specifically designated areas in which patient-care or mental health counseling is being provided;
(11) In high hazardous and animal laboratories, defined as laboratories with:
(A) Greater than 55 gallons of Class I flammable liquids and/or significant quantities of acids, bases, organics, pyrophorics, peroxides, bio-hazardous materials, extremely toxic materials or pyrophoric or toxic gases classified NFPA 704 Category 3 or higher;
(B) Hazardous Gases with K-size or larger cylinders containing corrosive, reactive, flammable, toxic, and/or oxidizer gases classified NFPA 704 Category 2 or higher;
(C) MRI and/or NMR equipment capable of generating significant magnetic fields with field strength of at least 5 gauss is measured outside the equipment or 5 gauss line typically at least 3 feet and as much as 20 feet from equipment;
(D) Large cylinders of acetylene; and,
(E) Animal research laboratory spaces in locations not accessible to the public or generally accessible to students and staff, or
(12) In on-campus residence halls, except common areas such as lounges, dining areas, and study areas.
(c) Employees whose employment responsibilities require them to be in an on-campus residence hall and holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon are permitted to carry a concealed revolver or pistol on or about their person while present in on-campus residence halls for business purposes.
(d) Institutions of higher education shall provide either: (1) a secure location for the storage of a pistol or revolver in at least one of the institution’s on-campus residence halls; or (2) make available an appropriate safe that may be installed in a resident’s room in any of the institution’s on-campus residence halls. If an institution chooses to make a storage room available to on-campus residents at an on-campus residence hall, the institution shall develop a policy that reserves an appropriate amount of rooms in the on-campus residence hall where the storage room is located for on-campus residents with a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon who intend to use such storage. The institution shall make the storage room available during all times which the on-campus residence hall is open and fully operational for use by its residents. If West Virginia University chooses to provide secure locations instead of making safes available to students, it shall provide a secure location in at least two on-campus residence halls at its Morgantown campus and one at each of its Beckley and Keyser campuses.
(e) An institution of higher education may charge a reasonable fee for the use of secure storage or a safe.
(f) Subsection (a) of this section does not limit the authority of a state institution of higher education from taking disciplinary action against a student or employee with a valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon who is convicted of a violation of §61-7-14 related to carrying a firearm in a location listed in §18B-4-5b(b) of this code.
(g) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, while on the campus or in the buildings of a state institution of higher education, a holder of a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon may not carry a pistol or revolver which is partially or wholly visible and intentionally or knowingly display the firearm in plain view of another person in a way or manner to cause, or threaten, a breach of the peace regardless of whether the firearm is holstered or on or about the license holder’s person. A holder of a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon who violates this subsection may be, in addition to any applicable criminal charges, subject to administrative punishment which the state institution of higher education considers appropriate.
(h) It is the intent of the Legislature to establish, by this Act, conditions under which persons with a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon may carry a concealed pistol or revolver at a state institution of higher education at the discretion of the person who holds a current and valid license to carry a concealed deadly weapon. When a person exercises the rights granted by this section, neither the carrying of a concealed pistol or revolver nor any other conduct of such person involving a concealed pistol or revolver shall be construed to be an act of the state institution of higher education nor of the state, and no liability for any such actions of such person shall be imputed to the institution of higher education, unless the state institution of higher education has expressly requested or directed such person to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
(i) For the purposes of this section, a “license to carry a concealed deadly weapon” refers to a current and valid license, lawfully issued by the State of West Virginia pursuant to §61-7-4 or §61-7-4a of this code or a current and valid license or permit recognized under §61-7-6a of this code.
(j) This act may be cited as “The Campus Self Defense Act”.
(k) The provisions of this section apply on or after July 1, 2020.