An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Public Schools. [HB-100]
This Act establishes a mental health services unit for Delaware elementary schools. The unit is at a ratio of 250 full-time equivalent students grades K-5 for a full-time school counselor, school social worker, or licensed clinical social worker. Additionally a unit ratio of 700 full time equivalent students for grades K-5 for employment of a full-time school psychologist. This Act defines mental health services as prevention, response, and coordination services delivered to students in elementary schools.
HB-100: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Free Public Schools.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 08/19/2021
HR-5: Condemning The January 6, 2021, Assault On The United States Capitol, Committing To Peaceful And Respectful Discourse By The House Of Representatives, And Expressing Gratitude To The Members Of The Delaware National Guard.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Suspension Of Rules In House on 01/28/2021
You have voted HR-5: Condemning The January 6, 2021, Assault On The United States Capitol, Committing To Peaceful And Respectful Discourse By The House Of Representatives, And Expressing Gratitude To The Members Of The Delaware National Guard..
An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights. [SB-31]
This Act is the second leg of a constitutional amendment to add race, color, and national origin to § 21 of Article I of the Delaware Constitution to explicitly declare that protection against discrimination based on race, color, and national origin is one of Delaware's fundamental rights. The first leg of this constitutional amendment was Senate Bill 191 of the 150th General Assembly, published in Chapter 287 of Volume 82 of the Laws of Delaware. On passage of this second leg by this General Assembly this amendment will become part of the Delaware
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SB-31: An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article I Of The Delaware Constitution Relating To Equal Rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Colin Bonini
Passed By House. Votes: 41 Yes on 01/28/2021
HB-111: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Discrimination Based On Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Medication To Prevent Hiv Infection.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko
Signed By Governor on 06/15/2021
You have voted HB-111: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Insurance Discrimination Based On Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Medication To Prevent Hiv Infection..
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First Amendment Rights Of Public School Students. [HB-107]
In the 1943 decision West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 63 S. Ct. 1178, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a public school requirement that students salute the flag or face punishment violated the First Amendment of the Constitution because it compelled students to declare a belief. Under Barnette and similar decisions, current Delaware law, which requires teachers and students to salute and pledge allegiance to the American flag every morning is unconstitutional because it is coercive. State law requires teachers and students to
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HB-107: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The First Amendment Rights Of Public School Students.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko
Tabled In Committee on 03/17/2021
An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing. [SB-75]
This Act revises the Fair Housing Act to repeal the exception to discrimination based on source of income that allows a landlord to discriminate against tenants who participate in government-sponsored rental assistance programs. This exemption contributes to a lack of affordable housing in this State. There is currently a severe shortage of affordable housing for extremely low-income households in Delaware, with only 38 affordable rental units available for every 100 extremely low-income households. In addition, studies have shown that people who
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SB-75: An Act To Amend Title 6 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fair Housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Kowalko
Stricken In Senate on 03/23/2021
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Revoked License Or Driving Privileges Fees. [SB-66]
This Act exempts an individual from having to pay the revoked license or driving privileges reinstatement fee if the individual is eligible for and applies for reinstatement of the individuals license or driving privileges within 1 year of their release from Department of Correction Level V supervision. The purpose of this Act is to limit financial barriers that may impede an individual from successfully reintegrating into the community after that individual has served their time. The ability to legally drive is imperative for an individual to secure
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SB-66: An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Revoked License Or Driving Privileges Fees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ronald Gray
Signed By Governor on 04/19/2021