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DE HB12

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a $2,500 one-year scholarship for Delaware students who have completed a Teacher Academy Career and Technical Education program and enroll in a Delaware educator preparation program

  • Recipients must enroll as full-time students in a bachelor's degree program beginning the fall semester immediately after high school graduation

  • Limits awards to no more than 35 Teacher Academy scholarships per year, starting with the 2025-2026 school year, with potential expansion based on interest and funding

  • Requires applicants to apply for and accept all available financial aid (Federal Pell Grant, state aid, institutional aid) except loans

  • Applicants for the existing Educator Support Scholarship will automatically be considered for this scholarship without a separate application

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Teacher Academy Scholarships.

Last Action

Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2026
Education1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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