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WV HB4740
Bill
Status
Passed
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Roger Hanshaw
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AI Summary
- Exempts West Virginia's Rural Health Transformation Program from state purchasing restrictions to comply with federal CMS requirements for rapid deployment of funds awarded December 29, 2025
- Requires the State Board of Education to adopt the Presidential Fitness Test as part of the physical education program for grades 4-8 and high school, administered according to President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition guidance
- Mandates the Board of Medicine require completion of continuing medical education credits in nutrition for license renewal of physicians and surgeons
- Requires the Board of Osteopathic Medicine to include continuing education credits in nutrition as part of the 32-hour biennial license renewal requirement
- Maintains existing physical education requirements: 30 minutes three days per week for elementary schools, one full period daily for one semester in middle school, and one full credit for high school graduation
Legislative Description
Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program
Governor -- Bills Requested By
Last Action
Approved by Governor 2/27/2026 - Senate Journal
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/4/2026
Health & Human Resources1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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