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SB 260STATE · DelawareSigned

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

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.

Voted 5/21/2026View source

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  1. 5/21/2026Signed by Governor
  2. 5/7/2026Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT
  3. 4/15/2026Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 3 Favorable, 13 On Its Merits
  4. 3/24/2026Assigned to Education Committee in House
  5. 3/19/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
  6. 3/18/2026Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 7 Favorable
  7. 3/17/2026Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate