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House Concurrent Resolution 73 History
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 73
(By Delegates Hubbard and Paxton)
(Originating in the Committee on Education)
[Introduced April 6, 2001; referred to the
Committee on Rules.]
Directing the joint committee on government and finance to make
a study on counseling in the public schools of the state.
Whereas, High quality school counseling services should help
students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive
social skills and values, set appropriate career goals and
realize full academic potential to become productive,
contributing members of the world community; and
Whereas, Parents, teachers and society expect school
counselors to work directly with children, helping them cope with
the complex issues affecting them in today's world; and
Whereas, School counselors have great potential to impact
the learning and lives of a wide population of children through
academic development, career development and personal/social
development, if they are permitted to do their intended work;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby
directed to review, examine and study the laws, policies and
practices in the public school that affect school counseling, the
ability of school counselors to do their intended work and the
recognition of national standards for school counseling; and be
it
Further Resolved, That the said joint committee on
government and finance shall conduct the study and prepare a
report of its findings, conclusions and recommendations together
with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its
recommendations; and be it
Further Resolved, That the joint committee on government and
finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2002,
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
be paid from legislative appropriations to the joint committee on
government and finance.