According to the Arts Education Partnership, 27 states currently include arts course credits as a requirement for high school graduation, and several states have implemented diploma seals or similar recognition programs to incentivize participation.
This Act directs the Department of Education to establish the Delaware Certificate of Arts Excellence to recognize high school students who demonstrate sustained engagement and achievement in the arts. Establishing a similar program in Delaware could help increase arts enrollment, elevate the value of arts education, and support students interested in pursuing creative professions.
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2026
- Last action
- May 21, 2026 — Signed by Governor
- Sponsor
- Ed Osienski D
- Session
- 153
- Momentum
- 95 · Very high