Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SJR 15
DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO REEVALUATE THE USE OF THE SAT IN DELAWARE, ENGAGE EDUCATORS IN MODERNIZING THE STATE ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF A COHERENT HIGH SCHOOL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM, AND DEVELOP ADDITIONAL MEASURES OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND READINESS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Eric Buckson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Senate Joint Resolution directs the Delaware Department of Education to reevaluate the use of the SAT within Delaware’s accountability system while continuing to offer the SAT during the school day for students who wish to take it. The Resolution further directs the Department to engage educators statewide in developing a modernized accountability framework, explore additional measures permitted under federal law, recognize career readiness indicators such as industry credentials, dual enrollment, and work-based learning, and clarify that proficiency results are one indicator of postsecondary readiness rather than a sole measure of school quality. The Department will explore and develop a coherent high school assessment system, including a standards-aligned high school summative assessment and learning progress assessments, designed to provide timely, instructionally useful data while maintaining full compliance with federal accountability requirements.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT - Jun 17, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2026 · House
Assigned to Education Committee in House - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - May 20, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - May 14, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate