West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to align with the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, exempting it from certain purchasing.

West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to exempt the Rural Health Transformation Program from certain purchasing restrictions to facilitate rapid deployment of federal funds. It also mandates physical education for students in elementary, middle, and high school, requiring a minimum of 30 minutes per week for elementary students, one full period per week for middle school students, and one full course credit for high school students. The bill further requires the State Board of Education to adopt the Presidential Fitness Test and collect body mass index data to monitor student health.

West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to align with the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, exempting it from certain purchasing.

West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to exempt the Rural Health Transformation Program from certain purchasing restrictions to facilitate rapid deployment of federal funds. It also mandates physical education for students in elementary, middle, and high school, requiring a minimum of 30 minutes per week for elementary students, one full period per week for middle school students, and one full course credit for high school students. The bill further requires the State Board of Education to adopt the Presidential Fitness Test and collect body mass index data to monitor student health.