HB5387

Relating to high school graduation requirements

Introduced·2/10/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5387 modifies high school graduation requirements by removing a mandatory computer science course and replacing it with a computer.

West Virginia HB5387 amends high school graduation requirements by eliminating the mandatory stand-alone computer science course. Instead, it establishes a computer literacy proficiency requirement, ensuring students can effectively and responsibly use technology for learning, communication, productivity, and digital citizenship. The bill also restores local flexibility in how schools meet these requirements and preserves advanced computer science pathways for interested students. The new requirements aim to balance technological proficiency with educational flexibility.

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History

Feb 10

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 10

House

To Education

Feb 10

House

Introduced in House