This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require that students in the 11th or 12th grade who are scheduled for a "free" or "teacher-assistant" period be informed about available online college course opportunities. The new provision mandates that students receive this information either through a verbal or written notice from their teacher or via a school or county-wide announcement. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for high school students by ensuring they are aware of options to further their education while in these less structured periods.

Additionally, the bill includes a deletion of the reference to the "Department of Health and Human Resources," replacing it with the "Department of Health" in the context of health education curriculum requirements. This change reflects a shift in the administrative oversight of health education materials and assessments, ensuring that the state's educational standards are aligned with current departmental structures. Overall, the bill seeks to improve student engagement in higher education while also updating existing health education regulations.

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Introduced Version: 18-2-9