Delaware SCR203: DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2026, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, June 10, 2026:

Legislation Document SPONSOR: Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky Sens. Hocker, Pettyjohn, Wilson; Reps. Berry, Bolden, Burns, Bush, Carson, Hensley, Jones Giltner, Morrison, Snyder-Hall, Yearick DELAWARE STATE SENATE 153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 203 DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2026, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. WHEREAS, Delaware adult education serves over 9,000 individuals annually statewide with the James H. Groves Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, GED® Preparation, English as a Second Language, Family Literacy, and Registered Apprenticeship programs; and WHEREAS, adult secondary programs enable hundreds of Delawareans to obtain a high school diploma or GED credential, and prepare them for postsecondary technical training, apprenticeships, military training, and college; and WHEREAS, the adult postsecondary and State Registered Apprenticeship programs offered through Delaware's statewide adult education network provide adult learners with access to career pathways and employment opportunities, resulting in 2,106 job placements that might otherwise be unavailable; and WHEREAS, in Fiscal Year 2025, Delaware's Registered Apprenticeship programs created more than 445 new jobs and generated $40.4 million in labor income, delivering an estimated return of $11.80 for every $1.00 invested in 2025; and WHEREAS, adults who participate in adult education programs have greater community engagement and are better prepared to support community initiatives and organizations, including schools and public programs; and WHEREAS, family literacy …

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Sponsors

• Eric Buckson (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Jeff Hilovsky (R, 4)
• Gerald Hocker (R, 20)
• Brian Pettyjohn (R, 19)
• David Wilson (R, 18)
• Alonna Berry (D, 20)
• Stephanie Bolden (D, 2)
• Frank Burns (D, 21)
• William Bush (D, 29)
• William Carson (D, 28)
• Kevin Hensley (R, 9)
• Valerie Jones Giltner (R, 37)

Latest actions

1. June 11, 2026: Passed In House by Voice Vote
2. June 10, 2026: Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
3. June 10, 2026: Introduced in Senate

Votes

• Passed (SM) (June 10, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SCR203?

SCR203 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2026, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

What is the status of SCR203?

Passed one chamber as of June 11, 2026. Latest action: Passed In House by Voice Vote (June 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR203?

Eric Buckson (R, 16), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR203?

On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143454