Sen. Ray Seigfried

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 20-24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week" throughout the State of Delaware. It serves as a symbolic recognition to highlight the importance of home visiting services without altering any laws or government programs. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives and does not require the governor's signature to take effect.

This resolution designates April 19-25, 2026, as "Delaware Library Week" in the State of Delaware and thanks librarians and library workers for their contributions to our state's education, culture, and quality of life.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates April 2026 as the "Month of the Military Child" in the State of Delaware and encourages the Governor to illuminate key landmarks in purple during the month of April in honor of Delaware’s military-connected children.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes the second annual Delaware Together Day and reaffirms Celebrate Delaware Together Day as a statewide observance that promotes unity, inclusion, and community collaboration across Delaware.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the importance of recovery-friendly workplaces and the positive impact they have on individuals, families, employers, and communities across Delaware. It also encourages continued collaboration among employers, community organizations, and public partners to expand awareness and adoption of recovery-supportive workplace practices throughout the State.

This House Concurrent Resolution recognizes the month of April 2026 as “Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government entities by formally recognizing this specific time period for public awareness regarding limb loss and limb difference. The primary mechanism is a concurrent resolution that establishes the official name for the month but does not create new laws or require specific actions from individuals or businesses. As a symbolic measure, the bill focuses on raising awareness rather than implementing concrete policy changes or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of April 11 through 17, 2026, as "Week of the Young Child" throughout the state of Delaware. The primary effect is to officially recognize this specific time period to highlight the importance of young children, with no changes to laws or funding. The measure was passed by both the Senate and the House without requiring a formal vote count. As a symbolic resolution, it does not alter existing policies or impose new obligations on any individuals or organizations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as "National Fair Housing Month" within the State of Delaware. It directly affects state government officials and encourages public awareness of fair housing issues during that month. The resolution serves as a symbolic recognition rather than creating new laws or regulations. No changes to existing policies or funding are included in this measure.

This Act establishes comprehensive protections and reasonable accommodations for pregnant and parenting students in all Delaware schools receiving state approval and financial assistance. This Act provides the following protections: 1. Mandatory excused absences: Schools must excuse absences for labor, delivery, prenatal and postnatal appointments, and up to 5 days for pregnancy related illness. It also mandates 6 weeks of excused leave following childbirth. It provides coverage for absences related to a child’s illness or legal proceedings involving the child. 2. Physical and environmental accommodations: The Act requires school to provide private and secure lactation rooms as well as physical modifications to learning environments like increased desk sizes, access to elevators or modified transportation schedules. 3. Academic flexibilities: Students are entitled to schedule modifications, including altered course sequences, remote learning options, extensions of time, or rescheduling of examinations. 4. Academic protections: A student may not incur an academic penalty for utilizing these accommodations. Following an absence, the school must allow the student to make up work in a timeframe at least equal to the duration of the absence and the same options make up the work that are provided to other students with standard illnesses 5. Documentation and privacy: Schools are generally prohibited from requiring medical documentation to excuse absences or grant accommodations except where explicitly noted.