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VA HB1446
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Briana Sewell
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AI Summary
- Requires all school nurses in Virginia to complete training on recognition and management of sickle cell disease within six months of employment and at least every three years thereafter
- Training may be online or in-person and must be approved by the Board of Education in collaboration with the Department of Health
- Mandated training curriculum must cover information on sickle cell disease, symptom recognition, school-based interventions, academic support for affected students, and collaboration with families for education and treatment
- Adds new section 22.1-274.9 to the Code of Virginia governing school nurse requirements
Legislative Description
School nurses; sickle cell disease training.
Last Action
Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance and Appropriations2/26/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Appropriations: Elementary & Secondary Education2/11/2026
Appropriations2/11/2026
Education: K-122/5/2026
Education1/22/2026
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