SB-51 – An Act to Amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code Relating to Educator Licensure, Certification, and Preparation Programs

Sponsor[s]: Sokola

Co-sponsor[s]: Ennis, Henry, Poore, Townsend

Synopsis: Increases preparation requirements for new teachers by requiring Delaware teacher prep programs to increase admissions standards and completion requirements to include high-quality student teaching experiences with ongoing evaluation of participants. Requires programs to track and report on program effectiveness. Requires new teachers to pass a content-readiness exam and performance assessment before getting their tickets.

Status: Signed