SENATE RESOLUTION 8

(By Senators Karnes, Boley, Cole (Mr. President), Carmichael, Hall, Sypolt, Unger, Kirkendoll, Yost, Ashley, Laird, Trump, Kessler, Stollings, Palumbo, Walters, Facemire, Ferns, Maynard, Mullins, Miller, Blair, Boso, Romano, Snyder, Takubo, Beach, Leonhardt and Woelfel)

[Introduced January 25, 2016.]

Designating January 25, 2016, as Homeschool Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to excellence in education; and

Whereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes that parental involvement and individualized attention to educational success are unique and basic components of homeschooling; and

Whereas, Homeschooled students exhibit self-confidence and good citizenship and are prepared academically to meet the challenges of today’s society; and

Whereas, Contemporary studies continue to confirm that children who are educated at home score exceptionally well on national achievement tests; and

Whereas, Homeschooled students have been shown to be competitive with publicly and privately schooled students at the college level; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby designates January 25, 2016, as Homeschool Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes students, teachers and families involved with homeschooling in West Virginia for their dedication to excellence in education; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Home Educators Association and the Christian Home Educators of West Virginia.