The resolution requests the Joint Committee on Government and Finance to conduct a comprehensive study of the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC). The study aims to evaluate the commission's mission effectiveness, efficiency, transparency, accountability, and the appropriateness of a performance evaluation. The WVSSAC operates on a budget of approximately $2.5 million annually, funded through ticket revenue and corporate sponsorships, without the use of tax dollars. However, it performs functions that are typically the responsibility of county boards of education, which are funded by state and local tax revenues. The resolution highlights the importance of the commission's policies and decisions to families with student-athletes, as well as the legislative interest indicated by the support for Senate Bill 804, which sought to reform the commission.
The resolution further stipulates that the study should incorporate input from various stakeholders, including coaches, parents, and athletes, to ensure a well-rounded perspective. The Joint Committee on Government and Finance is tasked with reporting its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to the Legislature during the 2026 regular session, along with any necessary legislative drafts to implement those recommendations. Additionally, the resolution authorizes the use of legislative appropriations to cover the expenses related to the study, report preparation, and legislation drafting.