HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 53
(By Delegates
Williams, Louisos, Poling, Fahey, Carmichael,
Mathews, Beach, Overington, Stemple, Susman, Fox, Fragale,
Canterbury, Paxton, Swartzmiller, L. Smith, Dempsey, Romine,
Harrison, Hubbard, Shelton, Morgan, Perry, Shaver and
Mezzatesta
)
(Originating in the Committee on Education)
[February 22, 2002]
Directing the joint committee on government and finance to make
a study on technical and adult education services.
Whereas, the fastest growing segments of the workforce are
in those occupations that require high level technical skills;
and
Whereas, technical and adult education is critical to
providing both youth and adults with the skills needed to compete
for jobs that pay well and are in demand in the economy of today;
and
Whereas, technical and adult education is often thought to
compete with the academic, scheduling, funding and post-secondary
financial aid needs of professional pathway students; therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the joint committee on government and finance is hereby
directed to make a study on technical and adult education
services; and be it
Further Resolved, That the study should include, but is not
limited to, consideration of the following issues:
(1) The impact of State Board policies such as graduation
requirements and the 8100 minute credit requirements on student
participation in secondary career and technical courses;
(2) The extent of integration of academic and technical
education;
(3) The effectiveness of counseling on student participation
in career and technical courses;
(4) The benefits of student participation in technical and
adult education, including the appropriateness and relevancy of
the curriculum, and the benefits of student credentialing;
(5) The most effective and efficient delivery structures for
technical and adult education, including, but not limited to,
county centers, comprehensive high schools and multi-county
centers and through the use of technology;
(6) The adequacy of technical and adult facilities and
equipment and the impact of program modernization funds;
(7) Technical and adult education teacher preparation and
supply, including their professional development needs;
(8) The relationships and level of joint programming of
technical and adult education and community and technical
colleges, and the affect on resource maximization; and
(9) The availability of financial assistance and aid for
technical and adult students to continue their post-secondary
education and training outside of formal college courses; and be
it
Further Resolved, That the 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.