HB78

An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recordings Of Meetings Of Public Bodies.

Introduced·3/18/25
Draft Text

Delaware HB78 mandates digital recording and public posting of public meetings for transparency.

Delaware HB78 amends the state code to require all boards of education and charter school boards to digitally record their public meetings. These recordings must be posted on the respective websites within 7 business days and remain available for at least a year. The bill also mandates that the Department of Education provide transcripts for individuals with hearing impairments. Exceptions include executive sessions and meetings where recording equipment is unavailable. The recordings are not official minutes but serve to enhance public and legislative communication.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

Education

History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 10 On Its Merits

Mar 18, 2025

House

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House