West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SCR8: Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study access in public secondary schools to athletic trainers
Status: Introduced, March 14, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, March 11, 2026:
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 8 (By Senator Fuller) [Introduced March 11, 2026] Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study access in public secondary schools to athletic trainers to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of student athletes in this state and a means to further educational opportunities for persons desiring to train as an athletic trainer. Whereas, Athletic trainers are essential healthcare professionals who enhance athlete safety by providing immediate emergency care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, significantly reducing injury severity and recovery time; and Whereas, Athletic trainers are trained to identify potential injury risks and to implement preventative measures by creating tailored conditioning programs designed to reduce the likelihood of injuries during practice and competition; and Whereas, Athletic trainers are on-site to provide immediate and often lifesaving care for injuries sustained during public secondary school athletic practices and events, ensuring prompt and effective care, which aids in quicker recovery and prevention; and Whereas, Athletic trainers offer personalized, evidence-based triage and play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and managing sports-related injuries as the first line of defense; and Whereas, The presence of an athletic trainers allow initial evaluation and diagnosis and facilitate critical communication link between coaches, other medical professionals, parents, and injured athletes; and Whereas, Educational opportunities in this state for proper and comprehensive training for athletic trainers …
Sponsors
- Fuller, Scott (R, 05) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Ordered to House
- : Adopted by Senate (Voice vote)
- : Immediate consideration
- : Reported be adopted
- : To Rules
- : On Unfinished Business
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Filed for introduction
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Common questions
- What is SCR8?
- SCR8 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requesting Joint Committee on Government and Finance study access in public secondary schools to athletic trainers.
- What is the status of SCR8?
- Introduced as of March 14, 2026. Latest action: Ordered to House (March 14, 2026).
- Who sponsored SCR8?
- Fuller, Scott (R, 05).
- Where is the official record for SCR8?
- On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=8&billtype=cr&houseorig=s&btype=res
Source: official West Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.