SB571

Relating to WV Rural Health Transformation Program

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to align with the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, exempting it from certain purchasing.

West Virginia SB571 amends the state code to exempt the Rural Health Transformation Program from certain purchasing restrictions to facilitate rapid deployment of federal funds. It also mandates physical education for students in elementary, middle, and high school, requiring a minimum of 30 minutes per week for elementary students, one full period per week for middle school students, and one full course credit for high school students. The bill further requires the State Board of Education to adopt the Presidential Fitness Test and collect body mass index data to monitor student health.

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Health and Human Resources Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 21

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

Senate

To Health and Human Resources then Government Organization

Jan 21

Senate

Introduced in Senate