Delaware General Assembly

Senate Education 3/17/26

Awaiting consideration in Committee

3/17/26

Cruce

Rep. Gorman

Sen. Buckson, Hoffner, Lockman, Seigfried, Sokola, Sturgeon, Walsh
Reps. Heffernan, K. Johnson, Morrison, Osienski, Ross Levin, Kamela Smith

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF ARTS EXCELLENCE.

According to the Arts Education Partnership, 27 states currently include arts course credits as a requirement for high school graduation, and several states have implemented diploma seals or similar recognition programs to incentivize participation. This Act directs the Department of Education to establish the Delaware Certificate of Arts Excellence to recognize high school students who demonstrate sustained engagement and achievement in the arts. Establishing a similar program in Delaware could help increase arts enrollment, elevate the value of arts education, and support students interested in pursuing creative professions.

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