DELAWARE STATE SENATE

152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 10

DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JANUARY 22 - 28, 2023, AS "SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, providing a diversity of choices in K-12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; and

WHEREAS, high quality K-12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; and

WHEREAS, talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; and

WHEREAS, more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; and

WHEREAS, more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; and

WHEREAS, the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152 ^nd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that January 22 through January 28, 2023, is recognized as “School Choice Week” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution designates January 22-28, 2023, as "School Choice Week" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Buckson