DelawareDelaware recognizes April 11–17, 2026, as Week of the Young Child
Delaware lawmakers named April 11 through 17, 2026, the Week of the Young Child and urged support for wider access to early education.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers recognized April 11 through 17, 2026, as the Week of the Young Child. The week highlights early learning and people who support young children.
Lawmakers praised early childhood educators and urged people across Delaware to support efforts that give children and families wider access to high-quality early education.
Argument forThe recognition could draw attention to early childhood educators and encourage people to support wider access to early education.
Argument againstFamilies might still struggle to find child care because urging support does not require anyone to add spaces.
More detail
The Senate and House recognize the Week of the Young Child. The recognition is for Delaware. The recognition covers April 11 through April 17, 2026, including both dates.
Lawmakers recognize early childhood educators and urge community members to support wider access to high-quality early education. The appeal concerns access for all children and families. The request for support is voluntary.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENTPassed 1st Chamber
- Apr 16Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Apr 16Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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