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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Holstein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Elías Coop-González | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Markup Discussion
- To House Education
- Introduced in House
- To Education
- Filed for introduction