B 260725: School Health Certificate Modernization Amendment Act of 2026
B 260725 status: Hearing Scheduled — Public Hearing on B26-0725 (updated Sep 24, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill, currently being considered by the D.C. Council, aims to make it easier for parents to handle school health paperwork. It proposes updating the system for submitting children’s medical records and immunization forms, likely by moving the process online or simplifying the requirements to reduce stress for fami...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct sector effect identified
Risks
- No direct sector effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Reduced administrative time for parents
- Lower processing costs for educational institutions
Risks
- Potential costs associated with platform implementation
Society
Benefits
- Increases ease of school enrollment
- Reduces paperwork burden on families
Risks
- Potential digital divide if non-digital submission options are removed
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Proposed digital systems must ensure robust privacy protections for student health data
Analysis based on high-level abstract only
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentPublic Hearing on B26-0725
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