B26-0725

School Health Certificate Modernization Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·7/6/26
Tion Text

The bill modernizes school health certificate submission by creating a digital platform and prohibiting fees for health certificates.

The School Health Certificate Modernization Amendment Act of 2026 mandates the District of Columbia Department of Health to establish a digital platform for health care providers to submit health and dental certificates for students. This platform will allow school administrators to track certificate submissions without requiring parental involvement in the submission process. The bill also prohibits health care providers from charging parents for health certificates.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDDDDI
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 14

Council

Referred to Committee on Health

Jul 10

Council

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0725 Published in the DC Register

Jul 6

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary