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Subcommittee advances bill to require local policies for preventing heat-related illness in school sports
Summary
House Bill 1663 would direct VDOE and local boards to set policies for training, monitoring and hydration to prevent heat illness in youth sports; the committee voted 7–0 to report the measure after testimony from athletic trainers and educators.
The K-12 Education Subcommittee voted 7–0 to report House Bill 1663, which would require a proactive approach to prevent heat‑related illnesses in school athletics through training, monitoring (including wet‑bulb globe temperature use), hydration protocols and designated cooling zones.
Sponsor’s rationale: Delegate Jones told the committee the bill aims to set requirements for school divisions for practices that begin in summer and continue into fall sports; he argued…
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