SCR185 • 2025

DESIGNATING MAY 10-16, 2026, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS 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: Pettyjohn
Last action: 2026-05-19
Official status: Passed 5/19/26
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific details on how charter schools improve educational standards or student achievement, only that they are commended for their efforts.

Designating Charter Schools Week

This resolution designates May 10-16, 2026, as 'Charter Schools Week' to recognize public charter schools in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

Designates the week of May 10-16, 2026, as 'Charter Schools Week'.
Commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating students.

Who It Names or Affects

Public charter schools in Delaware.
Students attending charter schools in Delaware.

Terms To Know

Charter Schools: Independent public schools that operate under a contract with the state to provide educational programs and are held accountable for meeting specific goals.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not change any laws or allocate funds; it is purely symbolic.
It only applies for one week in May 2026.

Bill History

2026-05-19 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote
2026-05-12 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in Senate
2026-05-12 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

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.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Sen. Pettyjohn & Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Buckson & Rep. K. Williams & Rep. Michael Smith

Sens. Brown, Cruce, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Lockman, Mantzavinos, Paradee, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Seigfried, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bolden, Bush, Carson, Dukes, Hensley, Hilovsky, S. Moore, Ortega

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 185

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

WHEREAS, public charter schools are an integral part of Delaware’s public school system; and

WHEREAS, Delaware public charter schools are instrumental in improving the educational achievements of students attending those schools through innovation and excellence in standards; and

WHEREAS, Delaware public charter schools offer Delaware students an opportunity to participate in specialized courses of instruction that challenge all students to reach their potential for academic success; and

WHEREAS, the creation of Delaware public charter schools 30 years ago resulted in an increase in the participation of parents and students in the education system; and

WHEREAS, there are currently 24 public charter schools in Delaware, serving 19,050 students during the 2025/2026 school year; and

WHEREAS, Delaware public charter schools promote the principles of quality, accountability, choice, and innovation.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that May 10-16, 2026, is hereby designated as “Charter Schools Week,” and that Delaware’s public charter schools are hereby commended for their role in improving Delaware’s public education system and enhancing their students’ academic achievements.

SYNOPSIS

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.

Author: Senator Pettyjohn