WV HB5387

Removes the mandatory one-credit standalone computer science course requirement for high school graduation that was set to begin with the 2027-2028 entering ninth grade class

Replaces the computer science requirement with a computer literacy proficiency requirement covering basic computer operations, file management, productivity software, internet safety, cybersecurity awareness, and digital citizenship

Allows county boards of education to determine how students demonstrate computer literacy proficiency through multiple pathways: dedicated courses, career/technical education courses, embedded instruction across subjects, or industry credentials and assessments

Preserves the option for school districts to continue offering advanced computer science courses for students who choose to pursue them, without making such courses mandatory

Directs the State Board of Education to promulgate rules prioritizing flexibility and workforce relevance, explicitly prohibiting advanced computer science concepts as a graduation condition