The Senate passed Meghan’s Law on Thursday afternoon, legislation that would provide training for educators to help them recognize eating disorders and other harmful actions.
The body passed House Bill 4074 with a title amendment. The House of Delegates is expected to quickly concur tomorrow, completing action on the measure and sending it to the Governor’s desk.
The legislation is named for Meghan Clark, the 15-year-old daughter of Delegate Wayne Clark (R-Jefferson, 65), the lead sponsor of the bill. According to Clark, Meghan developed an eating disorder, which manifested toward the end of the 2021 legislative session, because of remarks from a cheer coach.
The bill requires the state Board of Education to establish training requirements for all public school employees on students’ self-harm behaviors and eating disorders. Staff would be trained every three years. The legislation also requires yearly education for middle and high school students regarding self-harm behavior and eating disorder signs, prevention, and treatment.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, Feb. 11, at 9 a.m.
Education will meet at 2 p.m. in 451M.
Government Organization will meet at 2 p.m. in 208W.
Finance will meet at 3 p.m. in 451M.
Judiciary will meet at 3 p.m. in 208W.
