SPONSOR:

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

Sens. Bonini, Gay, Hansen, Hocker, Lockman, Lopez, Sokola, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Morrison, Ramone, D. Short, Michael Smith, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 106

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 8, 2022 TO MAY 14, 2022 AS NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK.

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

WHEREAS, there are currently 23 charter public schools in Delaware educating over 16,000 students; and

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

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

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

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 151th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein that the week of May 8, 2022 to May 14, 2022 be designated as National Charter Schools Week and that Delaware’s charter public schools are hereby commended for their role in improving Delaware’s public education system and enhancing their students’ academic achievements.

SYNOPSIS

This Concurrent Resolution designates the week of May 8, 2022 to May 14, 2022 as National Charter Schools Week and commends Delaware's charter public schools for their efforts in educating Delaware students.

Author: Senator Pettyjohn