WV SB819

Mandates a 12-week heart health program for all public school students in grades 3-6, requiring at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise at least three days per week plus nutrition education

Requires pre- and post-testing of students on nutrition knowledge, heart health measures (blood pressure, heart rate), and strength endurance (push-ups, sit-ups), with aggregated results reported annually to the West Virginia Department of Education

Allows school districts to contract with qualified service providers on a per-student rate to deliver evidence-based nutrition and aerobic exercise programs

Provides teachers and students access to nutrition and aerobic exercise education materials in various formats (book, DVD, CD, online) for use during school, before/after school, or at home with family

Students receive a pass/fail grade upon program completion, and programs must be aligned with state health standards and include modified tests for exceptional students