West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 4697: Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them

In committee Last action February 3, 2026: Markup Discussion

Plain-language summary

HB 4697 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Require that any student in the 11th or 12th grade, who has been placed in a “free/elective/assistant” period, be informed of online college course opportunities available for them. Primary sponsor: Josh Holstein (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Markup Discussion.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Josh Holstein (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.