Sen. Marie Pinkney

This House Concurrent Resolution urges Delaware schools and school districts to adopt and implement clear policies regarding immigration enforcement and emphasizes the importance of student safety and data privacy. It also requests that the Department of Education develop model policies to assist schools and school districts in the development and maintenance of clear guidance and messaging.

Maddy summaryThis House Concurrent Resolution (HCR 25) symbolically designates March 25, 2025, as "Equal Pay Day" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or requirements but highlights the state's gender pay gap - where Delaware women earn 87% of men's wages, with Black women earning 72% and Hispanic women 51% of white men's earnings - based on U.S. Census data. The resolution aims to raise awareness about persistent wage disparities, referencing existing state laws (like the 2015 fair wage certification for state contractors) but does not impose new policy changes. It is a commemorative designation, not a legislative action altering pay practices.

This House Concurrent Resolution designates the 21st day of the Month of March 2025 as “Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day” and celebrates the beauty and contributions that people with Down syndrome make in Delaware.

This Act updates the DOE’s standards for selecting and and implementing statewide reading screeners and literacy intervention approaches. In summary, this Act does the following: 1. Clarifies factors that the Department must consider when selecting literacy intervention approaches that may be used by schools. 2. Authorizes school districts and charter schools to submit an alternative reading screener to the Department for approval. 3. Requires the Department to annually identify schools with a significant level of students below proficient on the State’s third grade reading assessment for 2 consecutive years. 4. Requires the Department to provide additional supports to schools identified as below proficient.

Maddy summarySCR 28 is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 2025 as "Kidney Month" in Delaware. It does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness about kidney disease, which affects approximately 2,698 Delaware residents with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and highlights the state's 152 people on kidney transplant waiting lists. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early detection through screenings and healthy lifestyle choices like balanced diets and hydration. It was introduced by Senator Poore and passed unanimously by both legislative chambers in March 2025. This resolution serves as a public health awareness tool, not a policy change.

This Concurrent Resolution recognizes March 18, 2025, as “National Youth Heart Screening Day” in Delaware and reaffirms our commitment to saving lives through prevention, education, and access to lifesaving tools and resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a symbolic resolution recognizing March 18, 2025, as "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness" in Delaware. It does not create new programs or funding but formally acknowledges the ongoing crisis of burnout, mental health challenges, and workplace violence affecting healthcare workers. The resolution cites statistics showing 50% of healthcare workers experienced burnout in 2020, along with high rates of violence and depression among nurses and physicians. It aligns with prior federal efforts like the Dr. Lorna Breen Act but focuses solely on raising awareness through this designated day. The resolution directly affects Delaware healthcare workers and the state's commitment to addressing workforce well-being.

Maddy summaryHCR 15 designates March 8, 2025, as International Women’s Day in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. It encourages all Delawareans to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to society, as outlined in the resolution’s preamble. The resolution does not create new legal requirements or obligations but serves as a formal acknowledgment by the state legislature. It was passed unanimously by both the House and Senate in March 2025.

This resolution designates the week of March 10 through March 14, 2025, as “Civic Learning Week” in the State of Delaware to encourage schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs regarding civic duty and urge Delawareans to reflect upon the importance of their civic duty and responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHCR 14 is a symbolic concurrent resolution recognizing the holy month of Ramadan and Delaware's Muslim residents who observe it. It formally acknowledges Ramadan's significance in Islam - marking the revelation of the Quran, involving fasting from dawn to dusk, and emphasizing spiritual reflection - and highlights the contributions of Muslim Americans to Delaware's history, economy, and community. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it is purely ceremonial, affirming respect for religious observance as protected under the First Amendment. It passed unanimously in both legislative chambers on March 13, 2025.