An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools. [HB-30]
This bill provides State funding to kindergarten through third grade for basic special education. State funding already occurs for intensive and complex special education during these grades. Currently the basic special education funding runs from fourth through twelfth grade. This bill is an effort to promote earlier identification and assistance for basic special education needs which should then mitigate costs over the long term.
HB-30: An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bruce Ennis
Amendment Ha 2 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 06/29/2016
An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave. [HB-301]
Mothers who give birth to monoamniotic twins are often hospitalized as early as 26 weeks into the pregnancy due to the risk of complications of having twins share a single amniotic sack. Mothers who give birth to multiples of 3 or more often have the same issue of requiring extensive medical pre-natal care. As a result, the benefits provided under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are often exhausted by the time the mother and children are discharged from the hospital. This bill provides that mothers who are full time state employees
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HB-301: An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Family Leave.
Sponsored by: Sen. Gary Simpson
Reported Out Of Committee (house Administration) In House With 5 On Its Merits on 06/15/2016
An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction. [HB-310]
This Act provides Family Court with the jurisdiction to continue to review youths who have severe and persistent mental or behavioral health disorders, and who require services or treatment but are not amenable to or compliant with such services. Under this Act, Family Court can order such youths to participate in services or treatment. This Act applies only to youths who are under the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and their Families (“DCSYF”) when they turn 18 years old and who, while under DCYSF custody, were diagnosed as and remain
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HB-310: An Act To Amend Title 10 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Concurrent Jurisdiction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith
Hs 1 For Hb 310 - Reported Out Of Committee (judiciary) In Senate With 5 On Its Merits on 06/15/2016
An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental And Behavioral Health Transition Plans. [HB-311]
This Act authorizes the Family Court to order the Department of Health and Social Services of Services (“DHSS”) to determine whether a child who is 17 years of age or older and in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (“DSCYF”) qualifies for adult mental or behavioral health services. If the child does qualify for adult mental or behavioral health services, this Act authorizes the Family Court to order that DHSS coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health
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HB-311: An Act To Amend Title 13 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Mental And Behavioral Health Transition Plans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melanie Smith
Reported Out Of Committee (children; Youth & Families) In Senate With 3 On Its Merits on 06/28/2016
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Reproductive Health Decisions. [HB-316]
This bill prohibits discrimination in employment based upon an individual’s reproductive health decisions. Delaware laws currently prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex or pregnancy; however, this legislation makes it clear that an employer is expressly prohibited from taking adverse employment action against an individual based on his or her reproductive health care decisions. This bill does not create any new obligations or change any existing obligations related to insurance coverage of reproductive health care. This bill seeks to ensure
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HB-316: An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Reproductive Health Decisions.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2016
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Family Responsibilities. [HB-317]
This bill prohibits discrimination in employment based upon an individual’s caregiving responsibilities. Workers should be judged on the merits of their performance at work, not their responsibilities at home. Five states and over 90 localities prohibit discrimination based on family responsibilities to some degree. This bill ensures Delaware workers with responsibilities for child care, elder care, or both, receive equal employment opportunities and are protected from discrimination in the workplace.
HB-317: An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Employment Discrimination Based On Family Responsibilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 06/30/2016
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Exposed Infants. [HB-319]
This non-punitive, public health-oriented bill seeks to codify certain sections of the federal law known as the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (“CAPTA”) that requires States to have policies and procedures in place to address the needs of infants born with and identified as being affected by illegal substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure, or a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, including a requirement that healthcare providers involved in the delivery or care of such infants notify the child protective
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HB-319: An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Substance Exposed Infants.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Amendment Ha 3 - Introduced And Placed With Bill on 06/28/2016
HB-325: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks In Connection With The Sale, Transfer, Or Delivery Of Firearms.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Bentz
Signed By Governor on 06/22/2016
You have voted HB-325: An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Criminal History Background Checks In Connection With The Sale, Transfer, Or Delivery Of Firearms..