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HA1TOHB313 • 2025

This Amendment removes the provision that states that DSCYF students are not included in unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14 because there are some circumstances where DSCYF students may be included.

This Amendment removes the provision that states that DSCYF students are not included in unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14 because there are some circumstances where DSCYF students may be included.

Children 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
2026-04-23
Official status
Passed 4/23/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how or when DSCYF students will be included after the amendment is made.

Amendment to Include DSCYF Students in Unit Counts

This amendment removes a rule that excluded DSCYF students from unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14, allowing for their inclusion in certain circumstances.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the part of the law that says DSCYF students are not included in unit counts.

Who It Names or Affects

  • DSCYF students
  • Agencies that count units under Chapter 17 of Title 14

Terms To Know

DSCYF students
Students who are part of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF)
Unit counts
The number of units or groups counted in a system

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify exactly when DSCYF students will be included.
  • Does not provide details on how the inclusion will affect current practices.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-23 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 removes the provision that states that DSCYF students are not included in unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14 because there are some circumstances where DSCYF students may be included.

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. 313

AMEND House Bill No. 313 by deleting lines 27 through 29 in their entirety.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 313 on line 30 by deleting “

§ 2406A

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

§ 2405A

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 313 on line 34 by deleting “

§ 2407A

” as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof “

§ 2406A

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment removes the provision that states that DSCYF students are not included in unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14 because there are some circumstances where DSCYF students may be included.