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DE HJR4

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

7/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Miro

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Delaware Certificate of Multi-literacy to recognize high school students who have attained high proficiency in one or more world languages in addition to English

  • Certificate is voluntary and will be awarded beginning in the 2017-18 school year to students meeting criteria set by the Delaware Department of Education

  • Delaware Department of Education must develop and communicate the certificate criteria and award process guidance to school districts and charter schools by August 30, 2017

  • Certificate will carry an official seal and recognizes the economic and educational value of multilingual proficiency for Delaware graduates competing in the 21st century workforce

Legislative Description

Establishing Delaware Certificates Of Multi-literacy To Honor And Recognize Delaware High School Students Who Have Attained High Levels Of Proficiency In One Or More World Languages In Addition To English.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Education5/10/2017
Education3/21/2017

Full Bill Text

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