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WV HB4697
WV HB4697Require 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
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to is to require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a "free" or "teacher-assistant" period or class, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that by the 2026-2027 school year, all 11th and 12th-grade students in West Virginia who have a scheduled "free" period (time not assigned to a specific academic class) or a "teacher-assistant" period (where they assist a teacher) must be informed about available online college courses. This notification can be delivered either verbally or in writing by their teacher, or through a broader school or county-wide announcement, ensuring students are aware of opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Markup Discussion (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4697&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4697%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4697 |
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