DelawareHS 1 for HB 15153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PLAY-BASED LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

Sponsored By: Sherae'a Moore (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Delaware Education Department can set rules

The Delaware Department of Education can write rules to run the Play to Learn program. The law does not set a deadline or require what the rules must say.

Play-based learning and training for early grades

The law creates the Delaware Play to Learn program. It encourages public schools to use play-based learning from prekindergarten through second grade. Early childhood teachers are urged to build child-directed, hands-on lessons across subjects. Districts may offer ongoing training in play-based learning and use state materials. The law does not require districts to offer training and does not set funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Sherae'a Moore
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
William Bush
Democratic • House
Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha
Democratic • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Debra Heffernan
Democratic • House
Jeff Hilovsky
Republican • House
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Kamela T Smith
Democratic • House
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Michael F. Smith
Republican • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Josue O Ortega
Democratic • House
Sophie Phillips
Democratic • House
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Melanie Ross Levin
Democratic • House
Bryan W. Shupe
Republican • House
Claire Snyder-Hall
Democratic • House
David P. Sokola
Democratic • Senate
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate
Bryan Townsend
Democratic • Senate
John "Jack" Walsh
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 0

Senate vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 6/12/2025