Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 260
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF ARTS EXCELLENCE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Marie Pinkney (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Darius J. Brown (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
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.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 19, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- May 21, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 7, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENT - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 3 Favorable, 13 On Its Merits - Mar 24, 2026 · House
Assigned to Education Committee in House - Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 7 Favorable - Mar 17, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate