H.139 is a bill introduced to require the Agency of Education to establish a working group focused on the necessity and resources for having licensed athletic trainers present at all secondary school athletic events and practices in Vermont. The bill highlights several findings, including the lack of medical personnel available during after-school hours when most athletic activities occur, the challenges posed by rural emergency medical services, and the limited access to healthcare for many students. The working group will consist of various educational and athletic representatives and will explore cost-effective ways to share athletic trainers between districts.

The working group is tasked with studying the need for athletic trainers and will report its findings and recommendations to the House and Senate Committees on Education by December 1, 2025. The bill also outlines the structure of the working group, including its membership, powers, and duties, as well as provisions for compensation and reimbursement for its members. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.