SB 804
Removing physical education requirements for certain middle and high school athletes
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Bill overview
This bill removes the requirement for middle and high school students in West Virginia to fulfill physical education requirements if they are participating in good standing in an extracurricular sport. The bill aims to reduce the burden on student-athletes while still encouraging physical activity through a new state-wide fitness program and data collection initiatives. It also outlines requirements for schools to track student participation in sports and report relevant data to the state board and governor.
Key provisions
- Students participating in good standing in extracurricular sports are exempt from middle and high school physical education requirements.
- Schools must maintain a list of participating athletes to determine exemption eligibility.
- The state Department of Education will establish a state-wide fitness program incorporating fitness testing and incentive programs.
- Schools must participate in National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May.
- The state board will collect and report body mass index data to track progress on promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Data collection must protect student confidentiality and be reported in aggregate.
- Schools lacking resources can develop alternate programs with Department of Education and Healthy Lifestyle Council approval.
- The program will utilize nationally accepted fitness testing programs.
Who is affected
- Middle school students
- High school students
- Student-athletes
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