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SB 260

Delaware Senate bill in Session 153.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF ARTS EXCELLENCE.

Bill ID DE-153-SB-260
Session 153
Status passed_upper
Committee Education
Senate passed_upper 2026-05-07
Education
Summary

According to the Arts Education Partnership, 27 states currently include arts course credits as a requirement for high school graduation, and several states have implemented diploma seals or similar recognition programs to incentivize participation. This Act directs the Department of Education to establish the Delaware Certificate of Arts Excellence to recognize high school students who demonstrate sustained engagement and achievement in the arts. Establishing a similar program in Delaware could help increase arts enrollment, elevate the value of arts education, and support students interested in pursuing creative professions.

Sponsor
Cruce
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-03-17 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-07 Status passed_upper
2026-05-07 Latest Action Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT
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