Tag: Delaware legislature
Breaking Down Gov. Carney’s 2021 State of the State
Early Childhood Education, Funding and Equity, News, Policy and Practice, Postsecondary Success
January 29th, 2021
This week, Governor John Carney delivered his State of the State address and presented his FY22 recommended budget. Gov. Carney started the education portion of his address by thanking the hard work and dedication of educators, school leaders, child care providers, and all school staff during the pandemic. He acknowledged that they continue...VIEW ARTICLE
Previewing the Second Half of the Legislative Session
April 11th, 2016
The Delaware State Legislature is gearing up to return to session this week after a two-week break. As always, a host of education-related legislation is on the horizon. Now that we are halfway through the 2016 legislative calendar, here’s what you need to know in order to keep tabs on all things education-related down in Legislative Hall...VIEW ARTICLE
Delaware’s General Assembly Concludes Challenging First Half
July 8th, 2015
On June 30th, the Delaware Legislature concluded the first half of the 148th General Assembly. This year legislators were plagued by a challenging budget cycle with a projected revenue shortfall of $27 million for fiscal year 2016. In terms of education, there were a number of controversial issues considered. As the federal Race to the Top grant...VIEW ARTICLE
Governor Markell Signs Charter School Bill
June 26th, 2013
Earlier this month, we blogged about a bill relating to charter schools, HB 165, introduced in the Delaware House Education Committee. The bill was subsequently passed by both chambers, and today the bill was into law by Governor Jack Markell. In a statement from the Governor's Office: Governor Markell was quoted, "Changing the status quo is...VIEW ARTICLE