Bill Text: DE HCR39 | 2011-2012 | 146th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming April 25, 2012 As "early Childhood Advocacy Day."
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2012-04-25 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT [HCR39 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2011-HCR39-Draft.html
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Rep. Schooley on behalf of all Representatives & Sen. Blevins, on behalf of all Senators |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 146th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 39 |
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PROCLAIMING APRIL 25, 2012 AS "EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY DAY." |
WHEREAS, one of Delaware's most precious resources is its young children, ages five and under; and
WHEREAS, all Delaware children deserve a strong foundation for their health, optimal development, learning and future success; and
WHEREAS, the future of this State and the nation depends upon the strong foundation children develop through responsive, nurturing relationships and high quality early care and education; and
WHEREAS, the environment, relationships and learning opportunities children need to achieve their potential are a shared responsibility of families, early care and education professionals, health care professionals, policy makers and the community of numerous sectors; and
WHEREAS, extraordinary efforts on behalf of young children have been made and are underway throughout Delaware, including:
· Receipt of the federal Race to the Top - Early Learning Challenge funds that will fund professional development and a tiered reimbursement system for Delaware Stars for Early Success participants, dramatically increasing the quality of early care and education for those who need it most – children living with the stress of poverty.
· The commitment of $22 million of the budget surplus by Governor Jack Markell and the members of the 146th General Assembly, which consists of a $9 million increase in Purchase of Care rates in order to raise all providers to 65% of market rates, a $10 million investment in quality care and education for providers participating in Delaware Stars for Early Success, and $3 million in merit awards to teachers and centers.
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 146th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that April 25, 2012, be designated "Early Childhood Advocacy Day" to focus on the importance of quality early care and education for young children for children's futures, for families, for employers, and for the health and viability of Delaware's communities, future workforce and economy.In addition, Early Childhood Advocacy Day is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and to rededicate ourselves to supporting our growing early childhood system in Delaware.Investments in quality early care and education will pay back many times their cost in both social and economic returns that benefit everyone in this State.Our children's futures, and the future of this State, are too important to leave to chance.
SYNOPSIS
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This concurrent resolution proclaims April 25, 2012 as "Early Childhood Advocacy Day" to affirm the importance of quality early care and education for every citizen and every sector of our State, to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, and to rededicate ourselves to our shared responsibility for the construction and support of an early childhood system in Delaware that will positively impact children, families, communities, and workforce and economic development across the State. |
