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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

The official source does not provide specific details on the implementation timeline, funding, or conflict resolution between different laws.

Clarifying Transportation Rules for Nonpublic Schools

This amendment specifies that out-of-district transportation for students attending nonpublic schools must comply with certain laws.

What This Bill Does

  • Specifies that out-of-district transportation for students in nonpublic, nonprofit schools must be provided according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or any other State or federal law.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Students in nonpublic, nonprofit schools who need to travel outside their school district boundaries.
  • School districts that provide transportation services.

Terms To Know

Nonpublic, Nonprofit Schools
Private schools that do not charge tuition and are run as nonprofit organizations.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
A federal law ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate education and support.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify how much money will be provided for this transportation.
  • Does not explain what happens if there is a conflict between different laws or regulations.
  • The exact date when the new rules start to apply is not given in the bill text.

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.

Current Bill Text

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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.