Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB12: DE Teacher Academy/Create Scholarships
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to teacher academy scholarships.
From the introduced text, January 22, 2025:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TEACHER ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIPS. Section 1. Amend Subchapter IV, Chapter 34, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 3438A. Teacher Academy scholarship. (a) For purposes of this section: (1) "Career and Technical Education programs" mean programs established by the Department of Education that provide students with rigorous academic content, relevant technical knowledge and skills, and leadership development in a particular field or provide students with the opportunity to participate in work-based learning and to earn a recognized postsecondary credential as well as advanced postsecondary credit or standing in a particular field. (2) "Educator preparation program" means a program for educator training approved by the Department of Education in accordance with § 1280 of this title. (3) "Teacher Academy" means a Career and Technical Education program offered in Delaware public schools, including charter and vocational-technical schools, that prepares students for careers in elementary and secondary education. (b) There is established a Teacher Academy scholarship for individuals who have successfully completed a Teacher Academy and are enrolled in a Delaware college or university. (c) The scholarship award shall be $2,500 for 1 year only. The money may be paid in 2 equal parts, part to …
Sponsors
- Kimberly Williams (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Laura Sturgeon (D, 4)
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- DeShanna Neal (D, 13)
- Jeff Hilovsky (R, 4)
- Sherae'a Moore (D, 8)
- Melanie Ross Levin (D, 10)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
- Cyndie Romer (D, 25)
- Stephanie Hansen (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 7 Favorable
- : Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 12 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 12 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 25, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (March 10, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB12?
- HB12 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): DE Teacher Academy/Create Scholarships.
- What does HB12 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to teacher academy scholarships.
- What is the status of HB12?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB12?
- Kimberly Williams (D, 19), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB12?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141808
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