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This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the Delaware House of Representatives and Senate, encourages the General Assembly to commit to investing in out-of-school and summer services and programs for youth. This commitment is particularly aimed at supporting young people as they transition beyond traditional childcare, which typically ends around age 13, and before they are ready to enter the workforce, a critical period where they are at higher risk of negative outcomes due to lack of structured activities. The resolution highlights significant concerns such as high rates of child poverty and low academic proficiency in Delaware, and points to the proven benefits of afterschool programs, including improved school attendance, higher graduation rates, better academic performance, and reduced behavioral problems, while also providing essential support for working parents and potentially saving public funds by preventing crime and welfare costs.

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