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Bill > SB778
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to remove a significant barrier for families by ensuring that students receive timely educational support through allowing nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, as well as physicians, to certify eligibility for homebound services.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of medical professionals who can certify a student's eligibility for homebound services, a crucial educational support for students unable to attend school due to injury or other conditions lasting more than three weeks. Previously, only a licensed physician could provide this certification, but this legislation now allows nurse practitioners and certified physician's assistants to also make these certifications, aiming to remove a barrier and ensure students receive timely educational support.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Markup Discussion (on 03/08/2026)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
- ‐ Special Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=778&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb778%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=778 | 02/05/2026 |
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