West Virginia SB449 mandates public schools to offer world language instruction and requires computer science courses.

West Virginia SB449 requires all public schools to provide instruction in world languages, allowing courses to be offered in traditional, blended, or online formats. The bill also mandates that public high schools offer computer science courses, which must meet certain quality standards and be recognized as equivalent to a math credit on students' transcripts. The State Board of Education is tasked with creating a list of approved course options and ensuring flexibility for students.

West Virginia SB449 mandates public schools to offer world language instruction and requires computer science courses.

West Virginia SB449 requires all public schools to provide instruction in world languages, allowing courses to be offered in traditional, blended, or online formats. The bill also mandates that public high schools offer computer science courses, which must meet certain quality standards and be recognized as equivalent to a math credit on students' transcripts. The State Board of Education is tasked with creating a list of approved course options and ensuring flexibility for students.