SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 25

(Originating in the Committee on Education)




Directing the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to make a study of the administration of public education and higher education in and for the state of West Virginia.

Whereas, Administration of public and higher education is subject to various governing and administrative bodies; and
Whereas, The numerous educational entities, agencies and departments create some ambiguity in regard to the role and function of the various educational entities, agencies and departments; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance appoint an interim committee to study the administration of public and higher education, such study to include, but not be limited to, local boards of education, regional educational service agencies, the state board of education, the governing boards of higher education and the school building authority. Issues for such study shall include, but not be limited to, efficiency and effectiveness of providing services and defining the roles of state, regional and local public education administrative bodies as well as the roles of higher education administrative bodies; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government andFinance report to the legislative oversight commission on education accountability prior to the regular session of the Legislature, 1994, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendation; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expense 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.