HCR 97 Summary

• Acknowledges Delaware's teacher diversity rates of 11% African American and 2% Hispanic, compared to student populations of 30% and 17% respectively

• Recognizes research showing teacher diversity improves outcomes for all students, particularly students of color, including higher college aspirations and lower dropout rates for minority students

• Calls on the Delaware Department of Education, school districts, and charter schools to actively improve teacher diversity percentages

• Commits the General Assembly to work with educational agencies in identifying and implementing policies to attract and retain teachers of color