SB 819
Requiring heart health program in grades three through six
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Bill overview
This bill requires public schools in West Virginia to implement a 12-week heart health program for students in grades three through six. The program focuses on nutrition and aerobic exercise education, which can be delivered through various methods like books, DVDs, or online resources. Schools must ensure adequate time for the program and establish accountability measures, and districts can contract with service providers to deliver the program on a per-student basis.
Key provisions
- Requires a 12-week heart health program in grades 3-6 focusing on nutrition and aerobic exercise.
- Allows for flexible program delivery methods (books, DVDs, online, etc.).
- Mandates schools to provide time for the program during the school day.
- Allows school districts to contract with service providers to deliver the program.
- Requires schools to implement accountability measures related to the program.
- The program must be aligned with state health standards.
- Schools must track student participation and provide data to the Department of Education.
- The program can be implemented at any point during the instructional term.
Who is affected
- Public school students (grades 3-6)
- School districts
- Teachers and school administrators
- Parents/Guardians of students
- Service providers (potential contractors)
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