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Introduced Version House Concurrent Resolution 128 History

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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 128

(By Delegates M. Poling, Paxton, Beach, Crosier, Ennis, Lawrence, Louisos, Moye, Pethtel, Shaver, Smith, Stowers, Williams, Duke, Canterbury, Ireland, Shott and Sumner )


[Originating in the Committee on Education]




Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a study on the value of including Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology Education courses in the middle school curriculum.

Whereas, Family and Consumer Sciences programs at the middle school level are based on curriculum and instruction standards that include project-based learning and hands-on involvement to develop in students the practical problem solving, decision- making, higher order thinking, communication, literacy, and numerical skills aimed at helping all students increase their ability to act responsibly and productively, work cooperatively, synthesize knowledge from multiple sources, apply concepts of balancing school/work and family and maintain healthy lifestyles; and

Whereas, Technology Education programs employ technological
processes for problem solving, creating and designing using the application of scientific principles, engineering concepts and technological systems that lead to the development of technologically literate students and help them discover and develop personal interests and abilities related to a wide variety of technology oriented careers; and
Whereas, Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology Education courses provide relevant and engaging course work in the middle school curriculum that help students explore their career interests, connect the importance of performing well in school to their future aspirations and focus on preparing for a more rigorous program of studies at the secondary level; 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 value of including Family and Consumer Sciences and Technology Education courses in the middle school curriculum; and be it

Further Resolved, That the said Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2011, 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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