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WV HB5270

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires each West Virginia county board of education to employ at least one full-time licensed athletic trainer for every public high school participating in organized sports, ROTC, and performing arts
  • County boards may hire trainers directly, fund positions through annual budgets, levies, or COVID CARES ACT funds, or contract with healthcare facilities or universities
  • Athletic trainers must be certified and licensed by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy under existing state code
  • Licensed athletic trainers would be responsible for concussion evaluation and management, musculoskeletal injury assessment, acute injury and illness care, and environmental illness management
  • Trainers must ensure compliance with WVSSAC policies including concussion protocols, AED requirements, and emergency action plans for sports

Legislative Description

To allow public high schools to have full time athletic trainers

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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