SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 80
(By Senators Wells, Plymale, Edgell, Green, Hunter, Oliverio,
Stollings, White, Boley, Guills, Hall and Sprouse)
[Originating in the Committee on Education]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
cost and benefits of requiring daily physical education
classes for students in grades kindergarten through 12.
Whereas, Seven of 10 West Virginians will die of heart
disease, cancer or stroke; and
Whereas, 28 percent of West Virginia fifth graders screened by
CARDIAC had one or more cardiovascular risk factors; and
Whereas, One of three children entering kindergarten will
develop type II diabetes in their lifetime; and
Whereas, 68.3 percent of high school students do not attend
physical education classes daily; and
Whereas, 36.3 percent of high school students do not
participate in vigorous physical activity three or more days during
the week; and
Whereas, 14.5 percent of high school students self-report
being overweight; and
Whereas, 77.9 percent of high school students do not eat five
or more fruits and vegetables per day; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the cost and the benefits of requiring daily
physical education classes for students in grades kindergarten
through 12; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2008, 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 to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.
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