Bill > HB2760

This bill establishes a partnership between Workforce West Virginia's Division of Workforce Development and the State Board of Education to implement a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) interactive educational program focusing on chemistry and related careers. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, the program will initially select 10 schools for the first two years and then become available to all high schools and technical schools in West Virginia that choose to participate. The program will provide an interactive educational platform with instructional resources for students and teachers, with administrators and teachers receiving professional development support. Funding will come from the Department of Commerce, and the program is designed to complement existing digital literacy standards. The initiative aims to enhance science and math education by offering an innovative, technology-driven learning approach. By January 1, 2027, the State Board of Education must submit an evaluation to the Governor and Legislative Oversight Committee on Education Accountability, assessing the program's impact on student performance and providing recommendations for its future continuation, expansion, or potential termination.

Budget and Finance, Education

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