DE SCR114

Designates the week of June 6 as "Arts and Culture Week" in Delaware to celebrate and focus on the importance of arts and culture education, development, and funding.

Recognizes that the nonprofit and commercial arts and culture sector contributes $1 billion to Delaware's economy, representing 1.5% of the state's GDP.

Notes that the nonprofit arts and culture sector employs 4,062 full-time jobs and contributes $149.9 million in total economic activity, generating $10.5 million in local and state government revenue.

Highlights that students with arts-rich education have higher GPAs, standardized test scores, and graduation rates regardless of socioeconomic status, and that 90% of Americans believe students should receive arts education from preschool through high school.

Acknowledges that arts participation correlates with lower juvenile delinquency and truancy rates, improves community safety, strengthens social fabric, and helps maintain racial and economic diversity.