Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2024

HCR 160: URGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This House Concurrent Resolution urges the establishment of a medical school in the State of Delaware; calls for the formation of a formal Steering Group to guide the planning and implementation of a medical school; encourages the pursuit of partnerships with established medical schools and other medical education programs; and commits to supporting efforts to secure necessary funding needed to establish a medical school.

Dave Wilson (R) Melissa Minor-Brown (D) Valerie Giltner (R) Stell Selby (D) Nicole Poore (D)

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2024

HCR 158: DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS “DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH” IN DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates October of each year as “Dyslexia Awareness Month” in Delaware. According to the United States National Institute of Health, dyslexia is a learning disability that can hinder a person’s ability to read, write, spell, and sometimes speak. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability in children and persists throughout life with 10 percent of the population or one out of every 10 people in the United States suffering from dyslexia. Children with dyslexia who are identified as dyslexic and provided with effective reading instruction in kindergarten and first grade, will have significantly fewer problems learning to read at grade level than children who are not identified as dyslexic or provided help until third grade or after. Proper diagnosis, early and appropriate treatment, and support from family, teachers, and friends will greatly increase a child’s academic success and self-esteem; however, it is never too late for adults with dyslexia to learn to read, and process and express information more efficiently. October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month, reminding students and their parents that living with dyslexia can be tackled with early intervention. Each year during the month of October, conferences are held around the United States to promote awareness, research, and early identification of dyslexia.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2024

HB 417: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 10 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR CIVIL CLAIMS BASED ON SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR.

Survivors of child sexual abuse that occurred in this State who have been barred from filing suit against their abusers by virtue of the expiration of the former civil statute of limitations, shall be permitted to file those claims in the Superior Court of this State at any time. This is intended to apply retroactively.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 201: ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION.

This Concurrent Resolution establishes the Public Education Funding Commission to continue the comprehensive review of public education funding for all students and populations served by district and charter schools, develop a roadmap of recommendations to implement improvements to the public education funding system, and serve as an ongoing body to review the funding annually and recommend updates and changes. The Commission will hold its first meeting by October 1, 2024, and issue its first recommendations by October 1, 2025, so the recommendations may be considered for inclusion in the Governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 205: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO DEVELOP A PLAN CONDUCTING A STATEWIDE PUBLIC HEALTH OUTREACH CAMPAIGN RELATED TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR RELATED DEMENTIAS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the Delaware Division of Public Health to develop and release a strategic plan to implement a public health outreach campaign to assess trends, possible messaging, cost of messaging and delivery to communities of need, service needs, resources, and strategies to educate healthcare providers on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. In crafting the strategic plan, the Division of Public Health is directed to collaborate with various stakeholders, and the plan must include a strategy for identifying and pursuing federal funding opportunities. Finally, the Division of Public Health is directed to submit the strategic plan to the Governor, all members of the General Assembly, the Controller General, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget no later than November 1, 2024.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 193: DIRECTING THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (DIAA) TO ANALYZE DATA REGARDING THE DISPARITY IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP SANCTIONED EVENTS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution directs the DIAA to analyze data regarding the disparity in public and private school team championship sanctioned events.

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2024

HCR 146: SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE REDDING CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO WILMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PLANNING FOR THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM THE CITY.

This Concurrent Resolution supports the Redding Commission for Educational Equity’s recommendations to move immediately to support Christina School District’s City of Wilmington students and to plan for the eventual withdrawal of the Christina School District from the City of Wilmington.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 167: ESTABLISHING A STUDY GROUP TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATORY PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN TAX-EXEMPT PROPERTIES OWNED BY THE STATE.

This Act creates the Study Group to Review and Recommend Compensatory Payments for Certain Tax-Exempt Properties Owned by the State to review and evaluate § 8318 of Title 29 and make recommendations regarding the eligibility criteria that should be used to determine which municipalities to receive compensatory payments for tax-exempt property owned by this State ("compensatory payments"), the amount that should be appropriated for compensatory payments, the formulas used to calculate compensatory payments, and how to periodically review this appropriation, eligibility criteria, and formulas no less than every 10 years.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 30: HONORING VETERANS DAY IN DELAWARE ON NOVEMBER 11, 2024.

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that officially recognizes November 11, 2024, as Veterans Day in the state of Delaware. It directly affects the approximately 70,000 veterans living in Delaware and encourages all citizens to participate in local ceremonies and activities honoring their service. The text highlights the historical significance of the date and the contributions of veterans across various military conflicts, but it does not create any new laws or change existing policies.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2024

HR 33: REMEMBERING DELABEAR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING VIGILANT WHILE DRIVING TO PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE.

This House Resolution commemorates the black bear named Delabear, which was killed by a vehicle in Delaware, and expresses the legislature's sadness over the loss. The bill directly addresses drivers, developers, state agencies, and residents by encouraging them to be more vigilant while driving to avoid hitting wildlife. It also urges those involved in development projects to consider local wildlife habitats when planning future construction. The measure does not create new laws or penalties but serves as a formal statement to promote road safety and coexistence with nature.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 200: REQUESTING A REPORT FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO FOLLOW UP ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE 154-PAGE DELAWARE DRUG PREVENTION CURRICULUM TASK FORCE REPORT.

Because of the serious consequences of the drug overdose epidemic, this Senate Concurrent Resolution respectfully requests a report from the Delaware Department of Education to follow up on the recommendations contained in the 154-page Delaware Drug Prevention Curriculum Task Force Report.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 27, 2024

SCR 203: ACKNOWLEDGING THE ACCESSIBLE HOUSING SHORTAGE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN DELAWARE AND DIRECTING THE INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION RELATED TO UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE HOUSING.

This resolution recognizes and affirms the importance of awareness and action on the need for universally accessible housing in Delaware through pending legislation.

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