Requiring heart health program in grades three through six
SB 39 requires West Virginia public schools with students in grades three through six to implement a heart health program. The program must include 12 consecutive weeks of nutrition and aerobic exercise education annually, delivered through flexible formats like books, digital tools, or in-person classes. Schools must align the program with state health standards, track student participation, and report data to the state education department. This directly affects all public schools serving grades three through six in West Virginia, mandating specific health education requirements during the school day.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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To Education
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Jan 14, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
upper
Jan 14, 2026
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To Education then Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Patricia Rucker
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