SB 39
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 will focus on nutrition and aerobic exercise education, aligning with state health standards and allowing for flexible delivery methods like books, DVDs, or online resources. Schools must ensure adequate time for instruction and accountability measures, and districts can contract with service providers to deliver the program.
Key provisions
- Requires a 12-week heart health program for students in grades 3-6.
- Focuses on nutrition and aerobic exercise education.
- Allows for flexible program delivery methods (books, DVDs, online, etc.).
- Requires schools to provide time for instruction and accountability measures.
- Permits school districts to contract with service providers to deliver the program.
- Program must be aligned with state health standards.
- Includes provisions for teacher training on nutrition and exercise.
- Requires data collection and reporting on student participation and outcomes.
Who is affected
- Public school students (grades 3-6)
- School districts
- Teachers
- Parents/Guardians
- State Board of Education
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific, mandated heart health program for a defined grade range.
- Allows for flexibility in program delivery methods, accommodating diverse resources.
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