HB4740

Statutory Commitments in Rural Health Transformation Program

Complete·3/2/26

West Virginia HB4740 modifies the Rural Health Transformation Program and mandates physical education in schools.

West Virginia HB4740 addresses the state's Rural Health Transformation Program, emphasizing the importance of physical education in schools. The bill mandates that each child in public schools actively participate in physical education classes, with specific requirements for different grade levels. It also outlines the renewal process for medical and podiatric licenses, including continuing education requirements and the conditions for license reinstatement. The bill further requires the collection and reporting of body mass index data to monitor the health of school-aged children.

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Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Feb 10

9:30 AM

Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting

Jan 28

3:30 PM

House Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Mar 2

Senate

Approved by Governor 2/27/2026 - Senate Journal

Feb 27

House

Approved by Governor 2/27/2026

Feb 27

House

Approved by Governor 2/27/2026 - House Journal