HB 5270
To allow public high schools to have full time athletic trainers
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia public high schools to employ full-time athletic trainers. County boards of education are responsible for providing medical services to student athletes and must hire at least one licensed athletic trainer for each high school participating in sports, ROTC, or performing arts. Schools can fund these positions through their budgets, levies, or COVID relief funds, or by contracting with healthcare facilities.
Key provisions
- County boards must provide medical services to high school athletes.
- Each high school participating in sports, ROTC, or performing arts must have at least one full-time licensed athletic trainer.
- Athletic trainers must be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
- Certain specialized health procedures, such as concussion management, must be performed by licensed athletic trainers or other qualified healthcare providers.
- Schools must comply with WVSSAC policies regarding athlete safety.
- The bill allows for funding of athletic trainers through various sources.
Who is affected
- Public high schools in West Virginia
- Student athletes in West Virginia
- County Boards of Education
- Licensed Athletic Trainers
- Healthcare Facilities
Notable changes
- Requires all public high schools to have full-time athletic trainers.
- Establishes a minimum staffing requirement for athletic trainers per high school.
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