HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 127

(By Delegates Walker, Pino, Manypenny, Phillips, L., Phillips, R., Evans, Hamilton, Romine, Ireland, Campbell, D., Diserio, Guthrie, Poling, M., Sponaugle, Swartzmiller, Tomblin, Wells, Williams, Ambler, Anderson, Border-Sheppard, Canterbury, Ellem, Miller, C., Overington)

[Originating in the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources]

Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to study agriculture education curriculum and reporting.

    WHEREAS, agricultural education prepares students for successful agricultural careers; and

    WHEREAS, classroom experiences can be applied in real world situations through a Supervised Agricultural Experience; and

    WHEREAS, agricultural education provides students opportunities for leadership development and personal growth ; and

    WHEREAS, agricultural educators are certified nationally and

    WHEREAS, the state is situated to expand its agricultural industries and

    WHEREAS, agricultural education contributes millions of dollars to the state economy; 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 agricultural education curriculum and reporting; and, be it

    Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2015, 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.