Directing The Department Of Labor To Study The Creation Of A Delaware Healthcare Apprenticeship Degree Program And To Report Findings And Recommendations To The Governor And The General Assembly.

The bill directs the Delaware Department of Labor to study the possibility of creating a healthcare apprenticeship degree program. This program would aim to provide training and education for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare. After the study, the Department will report its findings and recommendations to both the Governor and the General Assembly.

DE HJR13 is a house bill in the Delaware 153rd General Assembly, sponsored by Alonna Berry (D), currently “Passed” since August 4, 2026.

We track 1,296 Delaware bills this session, 14 of them sponsored by Alonna Berry.

The key recorded vote (Senate, June 30, 2026) ended 21–0 and passed.

Supporters of this bill would highlight its potential to address workforce shortages in the healthcare sector by creating a structured pathway for training healthcare professionals. They may argue that an apprenticeship program would provide hands-on experience and help individuals gain valuable skills while earning a degree, ultimately benefiting the community's health services.

Critics might argue that the bill could divert resources from existing educational programs or create unnecessary bureaucracy within the Department of Labor. They may also express concerns about the feasibility of implementing such a program effectively and whether it truly addresses the underlying issues in the healthcare workforce.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.