Nicole Poore
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 12
Primary
The purpose of this act is to open up The Delaware Student Excellence Equals Degree Act (SEED Act) to adult Delaware residents, who are not recent high school graduates. Currently, about 56% of Delawareans age 25-64 lack a post-secondary degree. This expansion of the SEED grant program will encourage adult learners to return to school to enhance their knowledge and skills and increase their job opportunities. Adult individuals with a high school diploma or less education were significantly impacted by Covid-19-related job loss. This legislation can help to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on those adults. Tennessee has instituted a similar program called the Tennessee Reconnect Act.
Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 3 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 8 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO
Amendment SA 1 to SB 12 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 NO
Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
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