B 26-0688 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026

The Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026 updates health requirements for students in public, charter, private, and independent schools in the District of Columbia. It mandates that parents and guardians annually submit standardized forms for physical and oral health, which must include blood lead level testing for specific age groups. The bill also transfers responsibility for managing student access to emergency epinephrine from the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to the Department of Health and designates the Maryland Poison Center as the District's official poison control center. Additionally, the legislation dissolves the existing Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee to align with new organizational structures. These changes aim to streamline health documentation and clarify administrative roles within the school health program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026 Last action Aug 17, 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Referred to Committee on Health, and Committee of the Whole
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May 11, 2026
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B26-0688 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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Phil Mendelson
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