SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 15

(By Senators Hunter, Boley, Mitchell, Oliverio, Redd, Jackson, Unger and Rowe)




Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the Educare Initiative.

Whereas, The Legislature appropriated $1 million to establish Educare pilot projects during the 2000 extended session; and

Whereas, The Educare collaboratives have been selected and will receive their grants early in 2001; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is requested to study and oversee the Educare Initiative and evaluate the effectiveness of the program; 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 to draft necessary legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.