SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 32

(By Senators Sprouse, Harrison, Unger, Minard, Caldwell and Jenkins)


Designating March 5, 2004, as "West Virginia Home School Day".

Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to excellence in education and recognizes that parental involvement and individualized attention to educational success are the unique and basic ingredients of home schooling; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students exhibit self-confidence and good citizenship and are prepared academically to meet the challenges of today's society; and
Whereas, Contemporary studies continue to confirm that children who are educated at home score exceptionally well on nationally normed achievement tests; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students have scored above the national average on the SAT and the ACT tests; and
Whereas, Home-schooled students are competitive with publicly and privately schooled students at the college level; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 5, 2004, as "West Virginia Home School Day"; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate hereby recognizes the dedication and commitment to quality education exemplified by home schoolers, their teachers and their families; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Home Educators Association and the Christian Home Educators of West Virginia.