This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to require the West Virginia Board of Education to establish common graduation requirements for all students, as well as specific requirements for various graduation pathways. These pathways include an Academic (College-Preparatory) Pathway, a Workforce Pathway, a Career and Technical Education and Skilled Trades Pathway, and a Military Pathway. The bill emphasizes the need for modernized graduation requirements that recognize diverse postsecondary goals, ensuring that no pathway is deemed remedial or of lesser value.

The bill also outlines specific common graduation requirements that all students must meet, such as credits in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health, and Financial Literacy. Additionally, it details the requirements for each pathway, including advanced coursework for the Academic Pathway, career-focused coursework for the Workforce Pathway, and military preparation for the Military Pathway. The legislation aims to enhance educational outcomes and better prepare students for their future endeavors, whether in higher education, the workforce, skilled trades, or military service.

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Introduced Version: 18-2-6, 18-2-6c