HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO.99
(By Delegates M. Poling, Paxton, Beach, Crosier, Ennis,
Lawrence, Louisos, Moye, Pethtel, Perry, Shaver, Stowers, Walker,
Williams, Andes, Duke, Romine, Rowan, Sumner and Shott )
[Originating in the Committee on Education]
(February 9, 2009)
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make
a study on adequate and appropriate responses to the mental
health needs of students in the public schools.
Whereas, The mental heath of students affects their ability
to become actively engaged in the learning process and achieve to
their full potential; and
Whereas, The mental health of students affects their
interactions with teachers, other students and the general school
environment; and
Whereas, Mental health problems can contribute to behaviors
endangering the student and others in the school and community;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby requested to make a study on adequate and appropriate responses
to the mental health needs of students in the public schools; and
be it
Further Resolved, That the said Joint Committee on
Government and Finance is requested 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 is requested to report to the regular session of the
Legislature, 2010, 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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