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HOUSE BILL NO. 2833 Offered January 23, 2003 A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-2957.6 of the Code of Virginia, relating to athletic trainer certification. ---------- Patrons-- Reid, Griffith, Hamilton and Kilgore ---------- Unanimous consent to introduce ---------- Referred to Committee on General Laws ----------

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 54.1-2957.6 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 54.1-2957.6. Exceptions to athletic trainer certification.

A. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to prohibit any individual from providing first aid, nor any coach, physical education instructor or other person from (i) conducting or assisting with exercise or conditioning programs or classes within the scope of their duties as employees or volunteers or (ii) applying protective taping to an uninjured body part.

B. The requirements for certification of athletic trainers shall not prevent student athletic trainers from practicing athletic training under the supervision and control of a certified athletic trainer pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Board.

C. Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 54.1-2957.4 and 54.1-2957.5, any person who, prior to June 30, 1999, is employed in Virginia as an athletic trainer, or in the performance of his employment duties engages in the practice of athletic training, shall not be required to obtain a certificate from the Board to continue to be so employed until July 1, 2002.