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VA HB1503
VA HB1503Public high school athletic coaches; guidance and resources on sickle cell trait.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
High school athletic coaches; sickle cell trait training. Directs local school divisions to require all high school athletic coaches to complete, prior to coaching any sport and at least every two years thereafter, an online or in-person course of instruction regarding sickle cell trait approved by the Board of Education in collaboration with the Department of Health.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that by the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction will provide guidance and resources to public high school athletic coaches about sickle cell trait, a condition that can affect red blood cells. This guidance will cover who is affected by sickle cell trait, the risks for student-athletes with the condition during sports, recognizing warning signs of complications, emergency response plans, and strategies to prevent complications in student-athletes.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned Education sub: Public Education (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1503 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1503) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1171968.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1503/text/HB1503H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1503/text/HB1503HC2 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1503/text/HB1503HC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1503) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1127916.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1503/text/HB1503 |
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