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passed both · Delaware · House May 21, 2026

HCR 136: RECOGNIZING MAY 29TH, 2026, AS “DE529 DAY”.

This concurrent resolution recognizes May 29th, 2026, as "DE529 Day" and urges the citizens of Delaware to begin saving for their children's education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill encourages citizens to save for children's education, promoting financial preparedness for educational access.75% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted other

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signed · Delaware · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 246: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION.

This Act updates how academic eligibility for driver education certification is calculated because many high schools have moved from the traditional 7-period school day to various forms of block scheduling. Under this Act, the Department of Education must establish, through regulations, how equivalent credit is calculated for courses taught on a block schedule or when the full length of a course is less than 1 year. This Act also adds world language to the academic courses from which a student may satisfy the credit requirement. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill modernizes driver education eligibility requirements to accommodate block scheduling, ensuring students can access driver education regardless of school schedule changes.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Delaware · Senate May 21, 2026

SB 260: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF ARTS EXCELLENCE.

According to the Arts Education Partnership, 27 states currently include arts course credits as a requirement for high school graduation, and several states have implemented diploma seals or similar recognition programs to incentivize participation. This Act directs the Department of Education to establish the Delaware Certificate of Arts Excellence to recognize high school students who demonstrate sustained engagement and achievement in the arts. Establishing a similar program in Delaware could help increase arts enrollment, elevate the value of arts education, and support students interested in pursuing creative professions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a new certificate recognizing arts achievement, enhancing student programs and encouraging arts participation in high schools85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · Delaware · House May 21, 2026

HB 256: AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 404 OF VOLUME 83 AND CHAPTER 108 OF VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUPIL AND STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

This Act requires public schools serving grades 7 to 12 that issue pupil identification cards to print on either side of the card the following information, which previously was optional for the public schools: (1) Teen Dating Violence Hotline:1-866-331-9474 or Text “loveis” to 22522. (2) Stop Bullying Now Hotline: 1-800-273-8255(TALK). Sections 1 and 2 of this Act remove application dates from the previous enactments of laws related to information printed on pupil identification cards for public schools serving grades 7 to 12 and on student identification cards for public institutions of higher learning. These application dates could be interpreted to mean that the previous enactments of these laws were to be effective only during the stated school years. By removing these application dates and establishing the effective date in Section 5 of this Act, these laws will be effective on July 1, 2026. This Act also makes technical corrections in Sections 3 and 4 of this Act to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of student safety hotlines on school ID cards, promoting access to support services for at-risk students.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed both · Delaware · Senate May 19, 2026

SCR 185: DESIGNATING MAY 10-16, 2026, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates May 10-16, 2026, as "Charter Schools Week" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates a week to commend charter schools, explicitly recognizing their efforts in educating students, which aligns with supporting educational access and programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HCR 124: COMMENDING DONNA WARD REPRESENTING THE LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BEING SELECTED AS DELAWARE'S EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR FOR 2026 AND COMMENDING EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER NETWORK’S EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR.

This Concurrent Resolution commends the 2026 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year, Donna Ward, and all of the District/Charter Network Educational Support Professionals of the Year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends an educational support professional, recognizing and honoring contributions to the education sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Delaware · House May 12, 2026

HCR 123: CELEBRATING HOMESCHOOL AWARENESS MONTH IN MAY 2026.

This Concurrent Resolution celebrates Homeschool Awareness Month in May 2026 and aims to demonstrate how homeschooling can be a better option than regular schooling for many children.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill promotes homeschooling as a superior option, expanding educational access and choices for families.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed both · Delaware · House May 7, 2026

HCR 130: COMMENDING JENNA DIELEUTERIO REPRESENTING THE BRANDYWINE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR BEING SELECTED AS DELAWARE'S STATE TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR 2026 AND COMMENDING EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT'S TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

This bill is a formal resolution that honors Jenna DiEleuterio, the 2026 Delaware State Teacher of the Year, and acknowledges all other District Teachers of the Year in the state. It does not create new laws or change policies but serves to publicly recognize the achievements of these educators through official commendation. The measure was passed by both the House and Senate to express appreciation for the dedication shown by these teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly commends and honors teachers, directly supporting educators and their achievements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · Delaware · Senate Apr 22, 2026

SCR 156: REQUESTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP A WORKING GROUP TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS AND PROGRAMMING K-12.

This Concurrent Resolution requests the Delaware Department of Education to develop a working group of health educators to continually improve the K-12 Comprehensive Health Education Programming, ensuring skills-based health education is accessible to all children throughout the state. This will require the review of information from parents and families, students, administrators, superintendents, other DE state agencies, and other organizations as needed to inform recommended changes to the Delaware Health Standards that will need to be adopted by the State Board of Education. The Department will provide a summary report of the information reviewed by the working group, summary of the annual health education survey and recommended new Delaware health standards. The summary report will be provided to the Governor, members of the General Assembly, and the State Board of Education, and the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requests DOE to improve K-12 health education programming and ensure accessibility, directly supporting educational standards and student programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates improvement of K-12 health education standards and programming, strengthening public health initiatives and health literacy among students.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Education

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passed both · Delaware · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SCR 147: RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF DELAWARE LIBRARIES AND THEIR SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes and celebrates 125 years of service by Delaware Libraries, honors their longstanding commitment to literacy, innovation, and community engagement, and commends the dedicated librarians and advocates who support schools and communities across the State.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill celebrates library service to schools and communities, highlighting literacy and educational access support.70% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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