SB253

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

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

Delaware SB253 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to update school bullying policies. It 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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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15

3:00 PM

Education

Mar 11

2:00 PM

Education

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 18

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT

May 21

House

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