The resolution introduced on March 11, 2026, calls for the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the access to athletic trainers in public secondary schools in West Virginia. The aim is to enhance the safety, health, and well-being of student athletes while also exploring educational opportunities for individuals aspiring to become athletic trainers. The resolution highlights the critical role athletic trainers play in providing immediate care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, which significantly contributes to athlete safety and recovery.

Furthermore, the resolution mandates that the Joint Committee submit a report by January 1, 2027, detailing its findings and recommendations for improving access to athletic trainers in schools and expanding sports medicine education in the state. The report will be presented to key state officials, and the committee is expected to propose any necessary legislation to implement its recommendations. Funding for the study and report preparation will be sourced from legislative appropriations allocated to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.