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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.

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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 source states DSCYF students 'may be included' but does not define what those circumstances are, leaving that detail unknown based on this document alone.

Amendment to Include Certain Students in Unit Counts

This amendment removes a rule that kept Department of Social Services, Children and Youth Families (DSCYF) students out of unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14.

What This Bill Does

  • Removes the text stating DSCYF students are not included in unit counts under Chapter 17 of Title 14.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Students under the care of DSCYF
  • Agencies that calculate unit counts for Chapter 17 of Title 14

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list the specific circumstances where DSCYF students may be included.
  • No effective date is provided in the source material.

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.