In what year was DECA officially chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia?

DECA was officially chartered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1946, establishing it as a key organization for students interested in marketing and business education. The options given in the question represent the years following this foundational moment but do not accurately reflect the chartering date. The correct answer indicates a common misunderstanding regarding the timeline of DECA's establishment; the official chartering in Virginia helped pave the way for its growth and the development of high school marketing programs across the country.