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House Concurrent Resolution 80 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 80
(By Delegates Williams, Paxton, Rowan, Gall, Ellis, Stephens,
Tansill Perry, Browning, Poling, Shaver, Wysong, Duke,
Pethtel, Moye, Rodighiero, Ireland, Frederick, Fragale,
Crosier, Wells, Sumner and Miller)
[Originating in the Committee on Education]
(February 28, 2008)
Requesting the joint committee on government and finance to make
a study on promoting a safe and productive learning
environment.
Whereas, Students, teachers and other school personnel have
a right to a safe and conducive learning environment free from
disruptive behavior that has a
negative affect on student
learning both for the students directly involved and others whose
learning environment is disrupted;
and
Whereas,
Inappropriate behavior can
cause interruption of
teachers' lessons and affect the general frame of mind of
students and their ability to concentrate on learning; and
Whereas, Research shows that repeated bullying, violence and
related inappropriate behaviors contribute to depression, social
anxiety, decreased self-esteem, anger, and sadness and are
associated with negative school outcomes such as poor academic
performance and absenteeism by the affected students and
bystanders; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby
requested to make a study on promoting a safe and productive
learning environment, including, but not limited to, in-school,
after-school and Saturday-school programs for students who
violate rules for appropriate school behavior, a state
residential alternative education center for serious behavior
code offenders and protecting the reputation and record of school
personnel when allegations of child abuse arising from
disciplinary enforcement are unsubstantiated; and be it
Further Resolved, That the said joint committee on
government and finance is requested conduct the study and prepare
a report of its findings, conclusions and recommendations
together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate
its recommendations; and be it
Further Resolved, That the joint committee on government and
finance is requested to report to the regular session of the
Legislature, 2009, on its findings, conclusions and
recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation
necessary to effectuate its recommendations; and be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct
this study, to prepare a report and draft necessary legislation
are requested to be paid from legislative appropriations to the
joint committee on government and finance.
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