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SCR 109

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE DELAWARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TO EVALUATE AND REPORT ON OPPORTUNITIES FOR DELAWARE PATHWAYS TO SUPPORT THE CREATIVE ECONOMY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Frank Cooke and 11 co-sponsors

Delaware directs state education and labor agencies to study how to build educational pathways supporting creative industry jobs through workforce development recommendations.

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
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Bill Summary · SCR 109

Legislative bill overview

SCR 109 directs Delaware's Department of Education to collaborate with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development Board to evaluate and report on opportunities for creating educational pathways that support the state's creative economy. The bill essentially calls for a feasibility and planning study rather than establishing new programs directly.

Why is this important

The creative economy (arts, design, media, entertainment, tech-adjacent fields) represents a growing employment sector, but Delaware's workforce development infrastructure has historically focused on traditional manufacturing and healthcare. This study could identify gaps in training, certification, and pipeline programs that prevent Delaware residents from accessing creative economy jobs, potentially addressing both workforce shortages in creative industries and economic diversification for the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague scope: The bill doesn't define "creative economy" precisely, leaving significant interpretive discretion to agencies about which industries and career paths to study, which could lead to unfocused recommendations
  • Cost and timeline uncertainty: No budget allocation or deadline is specified, creating ambiguity about resource commitment and when recommendations will actually materialize
  • Implementation gap: The bill only mandates evaluation and reporting—it creates no guarantee that identified opportunities will translate into actual program development or funding, potentially resulting in a study that sits on a shelf

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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