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HA1TOSB253 • 2025

This Amendment requires schools to use the template developed by the Department of Education for parental notification of alleged bullying.

This Amendment requires schools to use the template developed by the Department of Education for parental notification of alleged bullying.

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
2026-05-21
Official status
Passed 5/21/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide details on enforcement mechanisms or frequency of notifications.

Schools Must Use DOE Template for Bullying Notifications

The bill requires schools to use a specific template created by the Department of Education when informing parents about incidents where their child is accused of being bullied or is an alleged bully.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires schools to notify parents using a template made by the Department of Education.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Schools that receive funding from the state
  • Parents whose children are involved in bullying incidents

Terms To Know

Department of Education (DOE)
The government agency responsible for overseeing education policies and providing templates for schools.
Parental notification
Sending information to parents about their child's involvement in a bullying incident.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Does not specify what happens if schools do not follow the requirement.
  • The bill does not address how often or under what circumstances notifications must be sent.
  • It is unclear whether private schools are required to comply with this amendment.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-21 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2026-05-19 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

Official Summary Text

This Amendment requires schools to use the template developed by the Department of Education for parental notification of alleged bullying.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. K. Williams

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1

TO

SENATE BILL NO. 253

AMEND Senate Bill No. 253 by deleting line 7 as it appears therein and inserting in lieu thereof the following:

“j. A requirement that

the school use the Department of Education’s template to notify

a parent of

any

a student who is an alleged

target of bullying or

an alleged

”.

SYNOPSIS

This Amendment requires schools to use the template developed by the Department of Education for parental notification of alleged bullying.