District of Columbia Council Period 26 Status: In Committee

B26-0688 — Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026

Last action — Public Hearing on B26-0688

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Council
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Council.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

The bill addresses healthcare provisions for students.

The Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026 aims to modify healthcare services for students. It is intended to improve access and quality of care specifically tailored for the student population.

Summary

Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates health document requirements for students and shifts the management of undesignated epinephrine from OSSE to DC Health.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-601

    (1A) "Certificate of health" means a form prescribed by the Mayor to report information on a student's physical health.

    Establishes a standardized definition for 'Certificate of health'.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-601

    (3A) "Certificate of oral health" means a form prescribed by the Mayor to report on a student’s oral health.

    Establishes a standardized definition for 'Certificate of oral health'.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-602

    the phrase “pre-kindergarten, kindergarten or first grade in a public or private school in the District, the student shall furnish the school with a certificate of testing for lead poisoning” → prekindergarten, kindergarten or first grade in a public or private school in the District, the student shall furnish the school with a certificate of health

    Replaces the lead poisoning certificate requirement with a health certificate requirement for younger students.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-602(b)

    The Mayor shall establish requirements for periodic testing for lead poisoning and dental examinations.

    Eliminates the specific requirement for periodic testing for lead poisoning and dental examinations, shifting focus to health certificates.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-651.01

    (1) "Designated epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable drug-delivery system with a spring-activated needle, which is obtained with a prescription for a particular person, that is designed for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a person suffering an episode of anaphylaxis.

    Removes the definition of 'designated epinephrine auto-injector'.

  • D.C. Official Code § 38-651.01

    (5D) "Undesignated emergency medications" means: (A) Albuterol; (B) Glucagon; and (C) Any other medication designated by the Department of Health by rule pursuant to § 38-651.12 that would be administered in emergency circumstances to a student without a prescription for that medication on file with the school.

    Removes the definition of 'undesignated emergency medications'.

  • D.C. Official Code § 7-731, note

    The National Capital Poison Center → The Maryland Poison Center of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

    Updates the designation of the District's poison control center.

Action History

  1. Public Hearing on B26-0688

  2. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary by Health

  3. Referred to Committee on Health, and Committee of the Whole

  4. Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0688 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  5. B26-0688 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 13 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (13)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does B26-0688 do?
Student Health Care Amendment Act of 2026
Who sponsors B26-0688?
B26-0688 is sponsored by Phil Mendelson.
What is the current status of B26-0688?
This bill is in committee in the Council. Introduced May 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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