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SCR117 • 2025

DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Buckson
Last action
2025-06-26
Official status
Passed 6/26/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details about specific activities or funding, so those claims were removed.

Designate Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

This resolution designates September 14-20, 2025, as 'Adult Education and Family Literacy Week' in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Declares a week to celebrate adult education and family literacy programs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Adults who participate in educational programs
  • Families involved in literacy initiatives

Terms To Know

Concurrent Resolution
A type of legislation that expresses the opinion or intent of both houses of a state legislature.
Adult Education Programs
Programs designed to help adults improve their basic skills, get high school diplomas, and learn English as a second language.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not provide funding for adult education or family literacy programs.
  • The specific activities during the designated week are not detailed in this legislation.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-26 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed in House by Voice Vote

  2. 2025-06-25 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  3. 2025-06-25 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Concurrent Resolution designates September 14-20, 2025, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky

Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Wilson; Reps. Bush, Carson, Morrison, Michael Smith, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 117

DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, Delaware adult education serves over 8,800 individuals annually statewide with the James H. Groves Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, GED® Preparation, English as a Second Language, Family Literacy, and Registered Apprenticeship programs; and

WHEREAS, the credentialing and State Registered Apprenticeship programs offered through the statewide adult education network provide access to jobs that might otherwise be unavailable for adult learners; and

WHEREAS, adult education prepares and positions adult learners to engage in postsecondary education and training certification programs, apprenticeships, military training, and college; and

WHEREAS, adults who participate in adult education programs have greater community engagement and are better prepared to support community initiatives and organizations, including schools and public programs; and

WHEREAS, family literacy programs engage multiple generations in learning together and assist adults who are parents/caregivers in obtaining the education and skills needed to become leaders within their family and partners in their child’s educational development; and

WHEREAS, Delaware family literacy programs serve more than 140 families statewide, building on their strengths and addressing the needs of parents and primary caregivers, and their children; and

WHEREAS, adult education and family literacy programs build skills, engage families, and create community-minded citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of the Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the General Assembly hereby designates September 14-20, 2025, as “Adult Education and Family Literacy Week” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Concurrent Resolution designates September 14-20, 2025, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Buckson