Final draft of state ESSA plan released for comment

Following two public drafts and months of stakeholder input, the Delaware Department of Education released the final draft of the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan. Delaware’s final draft plan has been submitted to Governor John Carney and is open for a 30-day public comment period, ending March 30. Department staff will continue to review and incorporate feedback until the submission of the plan to the U.S. Department of Education in April.

The state ESSA plan is well-aligned with Student Success 2025. Leadership Team members, Ernie Dianastasis and Dr. Susan Bunting, shared some implications of the new law relative to the Vision Coalition of Delaware’s six priorities. Read more here.