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WV SB778

WV SB778
Relating to eligibility for homebound services for exceptional children


summary

Introduced
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/18/2026
Passed
Dead
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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