DESIGNATING MAY 10-16, 2026, AS "CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 23 co-sponsors

Designates May 10–16, 2026 as Charter Schools Week to recognize the role and contributions of charter schools within Delaware’s public education system.

Passed In House by Voice Vote

Summary of SCR 185 (Delaware, 153rd Session)

Purpose and intent

Designates a statewide observance: SCR 185 designates May 10–16, 2026 as “Charter Schools Week” in the State of Delaware.

The resolution aims to recognize and highlight the role of charter schools within Delaware’s public education system.

Key provisions

Proclamation timing: Establishes a one-week period (May 10–16, 2026) to be observed as Charter Schools Week.

Recognition: The resolution directs the Delaware General Assembly to acknowledge and celebrate charter schools, their contributions to educational choice, innovation, and accountability within public education.

Ceremonial language: Likely includes a formal statement recognizing the efforts of charter school students, families, educators, and advocates.

Who or what would be affected

Primary effect: Delaware’s public education community, including charter schools, students, families, educators, operators, and advocates.

Government action: No new funding, programmatic mandates, or regulatory changes are created; the measure is ceremonial and commemorative in nature.

Compliance/implementation: Local education agencies and state agencies may reference the proclamation when acknowledging Charter Schools Week in official communications or events.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and passage: Introduced and passed in the Senate on May 12, 2026, with a vote of 21 YES.

Next steps: If identical or compatible with House action, or if required, the measure would proceed through the House of Representatives for concurrence. Being a concurrent or simple resolution, it typically does not require a signature by the governor to take effect, but may be subject to standard legislative process for formal proclamation.

Duration: The designation is for the 2026 timeframe (May 10–16, 2026); no multi-year designation beyond the specified dates.

Sponsor and support

Primary sponsors and co-sponsors: A broad slate of legislators signed on as co-sponsors, indicating cross-party and broad legislative support for recognizing charter schools and their role in Delaware’s education landscape.

Notes for readers

This bill is ceremonial in nature; it does not create new programs, funding, or statutory changes.

The designation serves to officially acknowledge and promote awareness of charter schools during Charter Schools Week.