HB358

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Student Elopement From School.

Chamber Passed·6/11/26

Delaware HB358 mandates schools to notify parents or guardians on the same day a student attempts or accomplishes an elopement.

Delaware HB358 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to address student elopement from school. It requires schools to notify a student's parent or guardian on the same day an elopement incident occurs. The bill defines "elopement" as a student leaving the school campus or a school-supervised field trip without permission. Schools must develop policies and procedures to implement these requirements. The Act takes effect on July 1 following its enactment into law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 38–1 · Jun 11
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

38 Yea

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1 Nay

R

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

3:00 PM

Education

History

Jul 1

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jul 1

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

Jun 11

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 1 NO 2 ABSENT