Bill > HB4303

This bill aims to require public high schools in West Virginia to employ at least one full-time licensed athletic trainer to provide healthcare services for all student-athletes, including those participating in organized sports, ROTC, and performing arts. The bill specifies that the athletic trainers must be certified and licensed by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy. It also outlines the responsibilities of the athletic trainers, such as managing concussions, musculoskeletal injuries, and other health conditions affecting student-athlete participation, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant state laws and regulations.