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This Amendment clarifies that out of district transportation for nonpublic schools must be provided in accordance with the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.

This Amendment clarifies that out of district transportation for nonpublic schools must be provided in accordance with the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
K. Williams
Last action
2026-05-14
Official status
Passed 5/14/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendment on Transportation Rules for Nonpublic School Students

This amendment clarifies that out-of-district transportation for students in nonpublic schools must be provided if required by disability laws or other state and federal rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Clarifies that out-of-district transportation is required when the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) says so.
  • Clarifies that out-of-district transportation is required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
  • Requires following any other state or federal laws regarding this transportation.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Students enrolled in nonpublic, nonprofit schools
  • Public school districts responsible for providing transportation

Terms To Know

IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a federal law mentioned as a requirement for transportation.
Section 504
Part of the Rehabilitation Act that serves as another legal basis for required transportation.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state an effective date.
  • The source does not explain how costs are handled or who pays beyond stating the requirement exists.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-14 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2026-04-09 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment clarifies that out of district transportation for nonpublic schools must be provided in accordance with the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.

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SPONSOR:

Rep. K. Williams

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 261

AMEND House Bill No. 261 by deleting lines 16 to 17 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

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(3) Pupils enrolled in nonpublic, nonprofit schools shall only be entitled to transportation within the described boundaries of a public school district and not beyond those boundaries.

(3) Out of district transportation for nonpublic, nonprofit school students is required in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.

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SYNOPSIS

This Amendment clarifies that out of district transportation for nonpublic schools must be provided in accordance with the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.