SJR 14 DE
DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO CONDUCT A STUDY AND REPORT ON WORKFORCE DATA RELATING TO PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS.
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Summary
Delaware SJR 14 directs the Department of Education to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report on the workforce and compensation of education support professionals in public schools. The report must compile data on staffing levels, vacancies, average wages paid, and the number of employees earning below a $40 per hour wage threshold. The Department must also recommend pay scales that align with a minimum living wage. The findings and recommendations must be submitted to the General Assembly and relevant state offices by November 2, 2026.
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Official abstract
This Joint Resolution directs the Department of Education to compile and submit a comprehensive report regarding the workforce data and compensation of education support professionals for the most recent school year. The report must identify staffing levels, vacancies, average wages paid, and the number of employees earning below a $40 hourly wage threshold. The Department is further required to recommend pay scales that align with a minimum living wage and submit its findings to the General Assembly and relevant state offices by November 2, 2026.
Sponsors (25)
- Daniel Cruce Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Darius J. Brown Democratic · primary
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
- Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
- Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic · primary
- Trey Paradee Democratic · primary
- Marie Pinkney Democratic · primary
- Nicole Poore Democratic · primary
- Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Bryan Townsend Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- David L. Wilson Republican · primary
- Mara Gorman Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Eric Morrison Democratic · primary
- Edward S. Osienski Democratic · primary
Action history (9)
- Apr 21, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
- Apr 22, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits · upper
- May 13, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to SJR 14 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · upper
- May 14, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to SJR 14 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT · upper
- May 14, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
- May 19, 2026 Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
- Jun 10, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 18, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES · lower
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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