West Virginia 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HCR 77 — To study on the cost of an alternative school in each county, that doesn’t have an alternative school

Last action — By substitute, be adopted, but first to Rules

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HCR 77 specifies that the study of alternative education programs will focus on their establishment at all educational levels—elementary, middle, and high school—across counties that currently do not have such programs. This change matters because it broadens the scope of the study to consider all grades, ensuring that a comprehensive plan can be developed to support at-risk students from an earlier stage in their education. By addressing the needs of students at each level, the resolution aims to promote better educational outcomes and reduce the number of students who struggle within traditional school settings.

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NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version « House Concurrent Resolution 77 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Committee Substitute  |   |  Email Key:
NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Committee Substitute « House Concurrent Resolution 77 History OTHER VERSIONS  —  Introduced Version  |   |  Email Key:
Red = new code to be enacted HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 77(BY Delegates E.
Red = new code to be enacted Committee SubstituteforHOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 77(BY Delegates E.
Pritt, Dittman, Hornby, Statler, Toney, Tully, and Campbell)[Introduced February 12, 2024;
Pritt, Dittman, Hornby, Statler, Toney, and Campbell)[Introduced February 12, 2024;
then Rules.]To request that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the costs associated with establishing an alternative education program in each county that does not yet provide that option.Whereas, Alternative education programs are authorized by West Virginia Code and West Virginia Board of Education policy, and must meet the standards and safeguards set forth in Board of Education and local policies related to curriculum, instruction, and student support services;
then Rules.]To request that the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the costs associated with establishing an alternative education program at elementary, middle, and high school levels in each county that does not yet provide that option.Whereas, Alternative education programs are authorized by West Virginia Code and West Virginia Board of Education policy, and must meet the standards and safeguards set forth in Board of Education and local policies related to curriculum, instruction, and student support services;
therefore, be it Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the costs associated with establishing an alternative education program in each county that does not yet provide that option;
therefore, be it Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the costs associated with establishing an alternative education program at elementary, middle, and high school levels in each county that does not yet provide that option;
and, be itFurther 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.
and, be itFurther 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.  Bill Status  |  Bill Tracking  |  Legacy WV Code  |  Bulletin Board  |  District Maps  |  Senate Roster  |  House Roster  |  Live  |  Blog  |  Jobs  |  Links  |  Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information.
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Action History

  1. By substitute, be adopted, but first to Rules

  2. To House Rules

  3. To House Education

  4. Introduced in House

  5. To Education then Rules

  6. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HCR 77?
HCR 77 is sponsored by Tully, Jeff Campbell (Republican), Christopher W. Toney (Republican), Joe Statler (Republican), Michael Hornby (Republican), Lori Dittman (Republican), and Vacant1 (Republican).
What is the current status of HCR 77?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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