This Amendment adds a definition for the term "institution of higher education," and clarifies the definitions for the terms "political subdivision of this State" and "state agency."

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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: 2025-03-18
Official status: Passed 3/18/25
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendment to Define Colleges and Clarify Government Terms

This amendment defines what counts as an institution of higher education and clarifies that these schools are not considered political subdivisions or state agencies.

What This Bill Does

Adds a new definition for the term 'institution of higher education'.
Requires institutions to be located in this State, offer programs beyond high school level, award associate's, bachelor's, or advanced degrees, and receive money from the State including through annual appropriations.
Clarifies that an institution of higher education is not a political subdivision of this State.
Clarifies that an institution of higher education is not a state agency.

Who It Names or Affects

Public or private educational institutions in the State that meet the new definition
State agencies and local governments interpreting these legal terms

Terms To Know

Institution of higher education: Any public or private school in this State offering programs beyond high school, awarding associate's, bachelor's, or advanced degrees, and receiving state money.
Political subdivision of this State: A local government unit that does not include an institution of higher education under this amendment.

Limits and Unknowns

The effective date for when these changes start is not provided in the source material.
The text defines criteria but does not list specific schools that fit the new definition.

Bill History

2025-03-18 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote
2025-01-30 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment adds a definition for the term "institution of higher education," and clarifies the definitions for the terms "political subdivision of this State" and "state agency."

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. K. Williams

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 9

AMEND House Bill No. 9 by inserting after line 21 and before line 22 the following and redesignating accordingly:

“

(6) “Institution of higher education” means any public or private educational institution located in this State which provides a program of education beyond the high school level and awards an associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree and that receives moneys from this State, including by an appropriation in the annual appropriations act.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 9 on line 22 by inserting “

similar

” between “

other

” and “

entity

” as they appear therein.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 9 on line 23 by inserting after the period therein, “

“Political subdivision of this State” does not include an institution of higher education.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 9 on line 25 by inserting after the period therein, “

“State agency” does not include an institution of higher education.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment adds a definition for the term "institution of higher education," and clarifies the definitions for the terms "political subdivision of this State" and "state agency."