SJR 15 DE
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.
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Summary
Delaware SJR 15 directs the Department of Education to reevaluate the role of the SAT in Delaware's accountability system while continuing to offer it during the school day. The resolution directs the Department to engage educators in modernizing the state's accountability framework and to explore additional measures of student achievement and readiness permitted under federal law. The Department will develop a coherent high school assessment system with standards-aligned assessments and learning progress measurements, and will recognize career readiness indicators such as industry credentials, dual enrollment, and work-based learning. The resolution clarifies that proficiency results represent one indicator of postsecondary readiness rather than a sole measure of school quality while maintaining full compliance with federal accountability requirements.
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Official abstract
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.
Sponsors (9)
- Eric Buckson Republican · primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic · primary
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Dave G. Lawson Republican · primary
- Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
- David P. Sokola Democratic · primary
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic · primary
- Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
- Ray Seigfried Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- May 14, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
- May 20, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 10, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 11, 2026 Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
- Jun 17, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 30, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT · lower
- Jul 23, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive
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