HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 84

(By Delegates Duke, M. Poling, Paxton, Barill, Campbell, Craig, Crosier, Ennis, Lawrence, Moye, Perry, Pethtel, Rodigherio, Shaver, Smith, Walker, Sumner, Armstead, Ellington, Gearheart, Pasdon, Rowan, Savilla and Sigler)

[Originating in the Committee on Education]

(February 17, 2011)

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the impact of policies, procedures, rulings, interpretations and other directives affecting the measures available to schools to address poor attendance.

    Whereas, Poor attendance by students can have a major impact on their academic success in school and is one of the adverse attributes highly indicative of potential school dropouts; and

    Whereas, The preparation of students for success in life includes the development of their intellectual and occupational abilities as well as instilling in them the importance of regular attendance and work ethics that are valued in the world of work; and

    Whereas, Schools should have a wide range of measures available to them to address poor attendance and the ill effects on the preparation of students for success associated with it; therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

    That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to conduct a study on the impact of policies, procedures, rulings, interpretations and other directives affecting the measures available to schools to address poor attendance; and be it

    Further Resolved, That the State Superintendent of Schools is directed to prepare for consideration by the Joint Committee on Government and Finance in making its recommendations to the Legislature a report on the policies, procedures, rulings, interpretations and other directives, including but not limited to those imposed by the State Board and Superintendent, the Department of Education, the courts, and the Legislature, which affect the measures available to schools to address poor attendance, the basis in law or policy rationale of these policies, procedures, rulings, interpretations and other directives, and their impact on student attendance; and be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2012, 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.