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WV HB4593
WV HB4593Allow for PE classes to be optional for students who can demonstrate 5 or more weekly hours of outside physical activity
summary
Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require each child enrolled in the public schools of this state to actively participate in physical education classes during the school year to the level of his or her ability.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing West Virginia law to allow students in middle and high school to opt out of physical education (PE) classes if they can prove they participate in an average of five or more hours per week of school-sponsored or privately organized sports or physical education. This exemption would apply to the required semester of PE in middle school and the required full course credit for graduation in high school, with students instead being offered an optional, supervised academic study hall. The bill stems from legislative findings that obesity is a significant problem among children in the state and that promoting physical activity during the school day is crucial to combatting this epidemic.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Mike Hornby (R)*,
Bill Anderson (R),
Ryan Browning (R),
Wayne Clark (R),
Kathie Crouse (R),
Mark Dean (R),
Joe Funkhouser (R),
Pat McGeehan (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Last Action
To House Education (on 01/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4593&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4593%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4593 |
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