HB 2798
Relating to the establishment of a trades based elective course for public high school students
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a pilot program for trades-based elective courses in West Virginia public high schools. The program aims to offer students interested in trades careers a focused curriculum covering essential subjects like English, science, and career preparation. Existing community and technical college faculty could teach the courses, and funding would come from existing state funds supplemented by industry grants. The program’s effectiveness will be evaluated through regular reports to the State Board of Education.
Key provisions
- Establishes a pilot program for trades-based elective courses in high schools.
- The course will cover English, language arts, science, and career preparation topics.
- Existing community and technical college faculty can teach the courses.
- Funding will be drawn from existing state funds and supplemented by industry grants.
- The program will be implemented across four designated geographic regions.
- Students taking the course will receive one credit toward graduation.
- The West Virginia State Board of Education will report on the program's effectiveness annually.
- The program will begin July 1, 2025, for the 2025/2026 school year.
Who is affected
- Public high school students
- West Virginia public schools
- Community and technical colleges
- Students interested in trades careers
- The West Virginia State Board of Education
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