SB273

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Safety Features In New School Construction Or Major Renovations.

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SB273 amends Delaware Code to require new school construction or major renovations to include specific safety features.

SB273 amends Title 14 of the Delaware Code to mandate safety features in new school construction or major renovations. These include ballistic-resistant materials for secured vestibules, lobby, and office areas, and classroom doors that can be locked from the outside using a key or magnetic card locking system. The bill also requires the installation of a panic button or intruder alert system that can be activated from the school office and a handheld device.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

RR

Calendar

May 6

3:00 PM

Education

Apr 15

2:00 PM

Education

History

Jun 24

Signed by Governor

May 14

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

May 6

House

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its Merits