This bill aims to amend and reenact several sections of the Code of West Virginia to align with the state's commitments to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under the Rural Health Transformation Program. A new section, 5A-3-3d, is introduced to exempt the implementation of this program from existing purchasing restrictions, emphasizing the need for rapid deployment of federal funds to improve healthcare in rural areas. The bill also mandates that the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine require continuing medical education credits in nutrition, ensuring that healthcare providers are equipped with the necessary knowledge to address public health issues.

Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for physical education in schools by adopting the Presidential Fitness Test as part of the state's physical education program. It stipulates that the state board will ensure the test is administered according to the guidance of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, while also allowing for the inclusion of other nationally accepted fitness testing programs. These changes reflect a comprehensive approach to enhancing health education and physical fitness among students, as well as improving healthcare delivery in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18-2-7a, 30-3-12, 30-14-10, 5A-3-3d