HJR 13: 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.
HJR 13 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 4, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialThis resolution directs the Department of Labor, in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Social Services, to study the creation of a Delaware Healthcare Apprenticeship Degree Program that would place aspiring healthcare professionals in paid clinical positions in healthcare fa...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Explores potential to reduce healthcare workforce shortages
- Proposes integrating federal funding for workforce development
Risks
- Potential for administrative costs during the study period
- No guarantee of immediate economic outcomes
Society
Benefits
- Expands career pathways for healthcare professionals
- Supports accessibility to credentialed healthcare training
Risks
- Policy recommendations are pending further study
- Implementation remains contingent on future legislative action
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Future policy effectiveness depends heavily on inter-agency coordination
Analysis based on abstract only; full legislative implications unknown
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