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The Teacher Apprenticeships Bill
Delaware expands teacher apprenticeships to help future educators
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Educator Apprenticeship Program.
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If passed, the bill would add new apprenticeship tracks for paraprofessionals and high‑school students, giving them paid training and a path to become certified teachers.
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Supporters say it will grow the teacher pipeline and give students real work experience, while opponents worry about funding and quality control, so the public should watch the bill as it moves.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Creates paraprofessional apprenticeship tracks linked to teacher residency programs.
- Creates registered youth apprenticeship tracks for high‑school students.
- Requires the Department of Education and Department of Labor to apply for state apprenticeship grants.
- Funds the pilot program for 2025‑2026 and may expand if funding is available.
- Allows tax credits for participants in the apprenticeship programs.
- Mandates compliance with labor standards for all apprenticeship programs.
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