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WV HB4697

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Schools must inform 11th and 12th grade students who have "free" or "teacher-assistant" periods about available online college course opportunities, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year
  • Notification can be provided through verbal or written notice from teachers, or through school-wide or county-wide announcements
  • The bill amends West Virginia Code §18-2-9, which governs required courses of instruction in public education
  • The requirement applies to students with daily scheduled free or elective periods who could potentially use that time for college coursework

Legislative Description

Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them

Education (K12)

Last Action

Markup Discussion

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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