B26-0688

Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·5/11/26
Tion Text

Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026 updates school health requirements and designates a new poison control center.

The Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026 updates the Student Health Care Act of 1985 to require students in public, public charter, private, or independent schools to submit a Certificate of Health annually. This certificate must be completed by a physician or advanced practice nurse. Additionally, students must submit a Certificate of Oral Health, completed by a dentist. The bill also designates the Maryland Poison Center of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy as the District's poison control center, replacing the National Capital Poison Center.

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History

May 19

Council

Referred to Committee on Health

May 15

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0688 Published in the DC Register

May 11

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary