Delaware 2023-2024 Regular Session

Delaware Senate Bill SCR36 Latest Draft

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                            SPONSOR:      Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. Chukwuocha       Sens. Brown, Gay, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Lockman, S. McBride, Paradee, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, K. Johnson, Longhurst, Osienski, D. Short, Yearick           DELAWARE STATE SENATE   152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY       SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36       OBSERVING APRIL 2023, AS THE 2023 MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.      

     

     SPONSOR:      Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. Chukwuocha       Sens. Brown, Gay, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Lockman, S. McBride, Paradee, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, K. Johnson, Longhurst, Osienski, D. Short, Yearick     

SPONSOR: Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. Chukwuocha
Sens. Brown, Gay, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Lockman, S. McBride, Paradee, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, K. Johnson, Longhurst, Osienski, D. Short, Yearick

 SPONSOR:  

 Sen. Sturgeon & Sen. Buckson & Sen. Mantzavinos & Rep. Chukwuocha 

 Sens. Brown, Gay, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Huxtable, Lawson, Lockman, S. McBride, Paradee, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Sokola, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson; Reps. Briggs King, Carson, Hensley, K. Johnson, Longhurst, Osienski, D. Short, Yearick 

   

 DELAWARE STATE SENATE 

 152nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY 

   

 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 36 

   

 OBSERVING APRIL 2023, AS THE 2023 MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE. 

   

  WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans demonstrate their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States both on Active Duty and in the National Guard and Reserves; and     WHEREAS, State legislation was enacted in August 2015, that requires Delaware public schools have parents or guardians identify if their student is military-connected. For the 2022-2023 school year, the self-report by parents and guardians of military-connected public education school students was just over 2,550. This number does not include military-connected students in Delaware private schools and homeschools; and   WHEREAS, Delaware is committed to being an active participant in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3) which facilitates military childrens transition in school systems across state lines and whose MIC3 State Council included the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and this month we also honor his commitment to military children; and   WHEREAS, Delaware is committed to encouraging our schools to earn the designation of a Delaware Purple Star School which is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to serving military connected families and students; and   WHEREAS, Delaware has put in place several legislative initiatives to support military families and their children including processes for advanced enrollment for families under military orders to relocate or transfer to a military installation within the State, and in-state higher education tuition support; and   WHEREAS, the youth of our service members continue to make significant contributions to family, schools, communities, the nation, and our state, despite prolonged and repeated absences of one or both parents or family members; and   WHEREAS, these children are a source of pride and honor to us all, and it is only fitting that we take the time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our members of the armed forces know that while they are taking care of us, we are helping to care for their children; and   WHEREAS, the recognition of April as the "Month of the Military Child allows us to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, patience, and courage and show our unconditional support of our troops and their family members.   NOW, THEREFORE:   BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 2023 is hereby set aside as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware and urge all citizens, businesses, educators, and government leaders to mark this month with appropriate observance to honor, support, and thank our military children.       

 WHEREAS, thousands of brave Americans demonstrate their courage and commitment to freedom by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States both on Active Duty and in the National Guard and Reserves; and   

 WHEREAS, State legislation was enacted in August 2015, that requires Delaware public schools have parents or guardians identify if their student is military-connected. For the 2022-2023 school year, the self-report by parents and guardians of military-connected public education school students was just over 2,550. This number does not include military-connected students in Delaware private schools and homeschools; and 

 WHEREAS, Delaware is committed to being an active participant in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (MIC3) which facilitates military childrens transition in school systems across state lines and whose MIC3 State Council included the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and this month we also honor his commitment to military children; and 

 WHEREAS, Delaware is committed to encouraging our schools to earn the designation of a Delaware Purple Star School which is awarded to military-friendly schools that have demonstrated a major commitment to serving military connected families and students; and 

 WHEREAS, Delaware has put in place several legislative initiatives to support military families and their children including processes for advanced enrollment for families under military orders to relocate or transfer to a military installation within the State, and in-state higher education tuition support; and 

 WHEREAS, the youth of our service members continue to make significant contributions to family, schools, communities, the nation, and our state, despite prolonged and repeated absences of one or both parents or family members; and 

 WHEREAS, these children are a source of pride and honor to us all, and it is only fitting that we take the time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our members of the armed forces know that while they are taking care of us, we are helping to care for their children; and 

 WHEREAS, the recognition of April as the "Month of the Military Child allows us to pay tribute to military children for their commitment, patience, and courage and show our unconditional support of our troops and their family members. 

 NOW, THEREFORE: 

 BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 152nd General Assembly, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 2023 is hereby set aside as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware and urge all citizens, businesses, educators, and government leaders to mark this month with appropriate observance to honor, support, and thank our military children.  

   

  SYNOPSIS   This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2023, as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware. This Resolution also recognizes the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and his participation and commitment on the MIC3 (Military Interstate Childrens Compact Commission) State Council.   Author: Senator Sturgeon  

 SYNOPSIS 

 This Concurrent Resolution observes April 2023, as the 2023 Month of the Military Child in the State of Delaware. This Resolution also recognizes the late Colonel Dr. Ronald G. Sarg (USAF, ret.) and his participation and commitment on the MIC3 (Military Interstate Childrens Compact Commission) State Council. 

 Author: Senator Sturgeon