West Virginia HB5270 mandates public high schools to employ full-time licensed athletic trainers for student athletes.

West Virginia HB5270 requires county boards to provide full-time licensed athletic trainers for all high school student athletes. These trainers must be certified by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. The county can either hire a trainer directly or contract with a healthcare facility or university. The trainers will manage injuries, infectious diseases, and other health conditions affecting athletic participation. Specialized health procedures can only be performed by licensed athletic trainers or other qualified healthcare providers.

West Virginia HB5270 mandates public high schools to employ full-time licensed athletic trainers for student athletes.

West Virginia HB5270 requires county boards to provide full-time licensed athletic trainers for all high school student athletes. These trainers must be certified by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. The county can either hire a trainer directly or contract with a healthcare facility or university. The trainers will manage injuries, infectious diseases, and other health conditions affecting athletic participation. Specialized health procedures can only be performed by licensed athletic trainers or other qualified healthcare providers.