Bill Text: WV SR33 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designating March 18, 2025, as WV Homeschool Day
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 6)
Status: (Passed) 2025-03-18 - Completed legislative action [SR33 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2025-SR33-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 33
(By Senator Rucker)
[Introduced March 17, 2025]
Designating March 18, 2025, as West Virginia Homeschool Day at the Legislature.
Whereas, The State of West Virginia is committed to excellence in education; and
Whereas, The State of West Virginia recognizes that parental involvement and individualized attention to educational success are unique and basic components of homeschooling; and
Whereas, Homeschooled students exhibit self-confidence and good citizenship. They 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 national achievement tests and score above the national average on SAT and ACT tests; and
Whereas, Homeschooled students have been shown to be competitive with publicly and privately schooled students at the college level; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby designates March 18, 2025, as West Virginia Homeschool Day at the Legislature; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate recognizes students, teachers, and families involved with homeschooling in West Virginia for their dedication to excellence in education; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Home Educator’s Association.
