BILL TO IMPROVE LOW-PERFORMING SCHOOLS STUCK IN SENATE

A bill aimed at improving education in Delaware faces a standstill in the state senate. The proposed legislation would mandate that public and private schools develop improvement plans if their proficiency levels on assessment tests drop below 10 percent. Introduced by state representative Bryan Shupe – the bill has garnered attention after 17 schools fell below the proficiency threshold in English language arts or mathematics during recent assessments. Despite passing through the house – it now languishes on the Senate’s ‘ready list’.

Under the bill – school leaders would present their plans at school board meetings and online – aiming to engage parents in the process. Math proficiency emerges as a significant challenge – with all qualifying schools below the 10% mark.

With a deadline of August 1st looming for plan submissions – the fate of the bill hinges on Senate action. The bill seeks to address broader issues highlighted by Delaware’s overall proficiency rates, showing disparities among English learners, low-income, and disabled students.