SB253

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Bullying.

Final Passage·5/21/26
Draft Text

Delaware SB253 amends school bullying policies to require notification of parents when their child is involved in a bullying incident.

Delaware SB253 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to update school bullying policies. The bill mandates that schools notify parents when their child is either a target or a perpetrator of bullying. Schools must provide parents with a form from the Department of Justice, detailing the role of the Department of Justice School Ombudsman and offering contact information. This form also informs parents of their right to know when a bullying incident has been reported to the Department of Education.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 38–0 · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

3:00 PM

Education

Mar 11

2:00 PM

Education

History

May 21

House

Amendment HA 1 to SB 253 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

May 21

House

Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT

May 19

House

Amendment HA 1 to SB 253 - Introduced and Placed With Bill