Bill Text: DE SCR46 | 2023-2024 | 152nd General Assembly | Draft

Delaware Senate Concurrent Resolution 46

Draft

Bill Title: Designating The Week Of May 8-12, 2023, As "charter Schools Week" In The State Of Delaware.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Engrossed) 2023-05-16 - Passed In House by Voice Vote [SCR46 Detail]

Download: Delaware-2023-SCR46-Draft.html

SPONSOR:	Sen. Pettyjohn & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Sturgeon & Rep. S. Moore & Rep. K. Williams
Sens. Hocker, Lockman, Mantzavinos, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Matthews, Osienski, Ramone, Romer, Shupe, Michael Smith, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 46

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 8-12, 2023, 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 23 public charter schools in Delaware, educating over 16,000 students; and

WHEREAS, enrollment in Delaware public charter schools grew from 17,201 students in the 2021/2022 school year, to 18,269 students in the 2022/2023 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 152nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the week of May 8, 2023, to May 12, 2023, 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 8-12, 2023, 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