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.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.