DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 11-17, 2025, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Education

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: Pettyjohn
Last action: 2025-05-15
Official status: Passed 5/15/25
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the activities planned for 'Charter Schools Week'.

Designate Charter Schools Week

This resolution designates May 11-17, 2025, as 'Charter Schools Week' to recognize and commend public charter schools in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

Designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as 'Charter Schools Week'.
Commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.

Who It Names or Affects

Public charter schools in Delaware.
Students attending Delaware’s public charter schools.

Terms To Know

Charter Schools: Public schools that operate independently with more flexibility than traditional public schools, but are still accountable to the state for meeting performance goals.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution is a symbolic gesture and does not provide funding or change laws.
The exact activities during Charter Schools Week are not specified in this resolution.

Bill History

2025-05-15 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in Senate
2025-05-15 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
2025-05-15 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote

Official Summary Text

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 11-17, 2025, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 11-17, 2025, as "Charter Schools Week" in the State of Delaware and commends Delaware's public charter schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Pettyjohn & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. S. Moore & Rep. K. Williams

Sens. Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Mantzavinos, Richardson, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Hensley, Osienski, Ross Levin, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 74

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 11-17, 2025, 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 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, educating over 19,000 students; and

WHEREAS, enrollment in Delaware public charter schools grew from 18,450 students in the 2023/2024 school year, to 19,032 students in the 2024/2025 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 the week of May 11, 2025, to May 17, 2025, be 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 the week of May 11-17, 2025, 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