Delaware 2023 2023-2024 Regular Session

Delaware Senate Bill SCR173 Draft / Bill

                    SPONSOR:      Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky       Sens. Hocker, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Parker Selby, Yearick           DELAWARE STATE SENATE   152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY       SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 173       DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2024, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK' IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.      

     

     SPONSOR:      Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky       Sens. Hocker, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Parker Selby, Yearick     

SPONSOR: Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky
Sens. Hocker, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Parker Selby, Yearick

 SPONSOR:  

 Sen. Buckson & Rep. Hilovsky 

 Sens. Hocker, Lawson, Pettyjohn, Sokola, Wilson; Reps. Collins, Parker Selby, Yearick 

   

 DELAWARE STATE SENATE 

 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

   

 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 173 

   

 DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2024, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK' IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. 

   

  WHEREAS, Delaware adult education serves over 3,750 individuals annually statewide with James H. Groves Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, GED  Preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy programs; and   WHEREAS, the credentialing and State Registered Apprenticeship programs offered through the statewide adult education network provide access to jobs that might otherwise be unavailable for adult learners; and   WHEREAS, adult education prepares and positions adult learners to engage in postsecondary education and training certification programs, apprenticeships, military training, and college; 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 programs engage multiple generations in learning together and assist adults who are parents/caregivers in obtaining the education and skills needed to become leaders within their family and partners in their childs educational development; and   WHEREAS, Delaware family literacy programs serve more than 75 families statewide, building on their strengths and addressing the needs of parents and primary caregivers, and their children; and   WHEREAS, adult education and family literacy programs build skills, engage families, and create community minded citizens.   NOW, THEREFORE:    BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152  nd   General Assembly of the State of the Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the General Assembly hereby designates September 15-21, 2024, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the State of Delaware.      

 WHEREAS, Delaware adult education serves over 3,750 individuals annually statewide with James H. Groves Adult High School, Adult Basic Education, GED  Preparation, English as a Second Language, and Family Literacy programs; and 

 WHEREAS, the credentialing and State Registered Apprenticeship programs offered through the statewide adult education network provide access to jobs that might otherwise be unavailable for adult learners; and 

 WHEREAS, adult education prepares and positions adult learners to engage in postsecondary education and training certification programs, apprenticeships, military training, and college; 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 programs engage multiple generations in learning together and assist adults who are parents/caregivers in obtaining the education and skills needed to become leaders within their family and partners in their childs educational development; and 

 WHEREAS, Delaware family literacy programs serve more than 75 families statewide, building on their strengths and addressing the needs of parents and primary caregivers, and their children; and 

 WHEREAS, adult education and family literacy programs build skills, engage families, and create community minded citizens. 

 NOW, THEREFORE:  

 BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152  nd   General Assembly of the State of the Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the General Assembly hereby designates September 15-21, 2024, as Adult Education and Family Literacy Week in the State of Delaware. 

   

  SYNOPSIS   This Concurrent Resolution designates September 15-21, 2024, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in the State of Delaware.   Author: Senator Buckson  

 SYNOPSIS 

 This Concurrent Resolution designates September 15-21, 2024, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in the State of Delaware. 

 Author: Senator Buckson