DelawareDelaware lawmakers recognize March 2026 as Social Work Month
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 2026 as Social Work Month, honored social workers, and encouraged more social work education programs.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized March 2026 as Social Work Month, honoring social workers for the help they provide in Delaware and across the country.
Lawmakers encouraged colleges to start or grow social work programs. The resolution does not require any college to do so.
Argument forRecognizing social workers could help more people notice their work with families, mental health, and older adults.
Argument againstThe call for more social work programs might have little effect because colleges are not required to act.
More detail
The Delaware General Assembly recognized March 2026 as Social Work Month. The recognition honors social workers in Delaware and across the country.
The General Assembly encouraged the creation and growth of social work education programs. The call covers new social work programs and growth of existing ones. The resolution encourages colleges to act but does not require them to do so.
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- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
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History
- 2026
- Mar 19Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Consent Calendar Number 18. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 19Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 1st Chamber
- Mar 19Introduced in HouseIntroduced
- Mar 19Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed 2nd Chamber
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