SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 32
(By Senators Edgell, Wells, Green, Hall, Plymale, Foster,
Jenkins, Hunter, Stollings and Kessler)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study
methods of implementing daily physical education classes for
all students in a cost-efficient manner, as well as methods of
promoting adequate sleep for all students.
Whereas, Subcommittee A of the Joint Standing Committee on
Education heard testimony on the costs and benefits of requiring
daily physical education for all students during the 2007-2008
interim period; and
Whereas, The testimony indicated that medical costs attributed
to obesity in West Virginia are $588 million annually; and
Whereas, The testimony indicated that physical activity is a
proven strategy for obesity prevention; and
Whereas, Inadequate sleep could make it more difficult for
students to participate in daily physical education classes and
more difficult for students to learn; and
Whereas, Subcommittee A of the Joint Standing Committee on
Education recommended that further study be conducted during the
2008-2009 interim period on implementing daily physical education
classes in a cost-efficient manner while promoting adequate sleep
for all students; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study methods of implementing daily physical education
classes for all students in a cost-efficient manner, as well as
methods of promoting adequate sleep for all students; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance 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 to draft necessary legislation be
paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.