HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 65
(By Delegates Williams and Mezzatesta)
(Originating in the Committee on Education)
[February 28, 2002]
Directing the joint committee on government and finance to make
a study on special education in public schools.
Whereas, the amount of time that must spent on paperwork is
exceedingly taxing on special education teachers; and
Whereas, the federal mandate requiring all students to take
part in standardized testing may impact the work of special
education teachers, 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 special education in public schools;
and be it
Further Resolved, That the study should include, but is not
limited to, consideration of the following issues:
(1) The impact of the considerable quantities of paperwork
the teachers are responsible for that reduces the amount of time
spent with the children;
(2) The implications of the federal mandate that requires
all students to participate in standardized testing in school;
(3) The IEP process.
Further Resolved, That the said 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.