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SPONSOR: Rep. Minor-Brown & Sen.
Harris
Osienski
Williams
Sokola
Townsend
Lockman
Paradee
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE BILL NO. 100
JANUARY 10, 2025
AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR
THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STA TUTORY PROVISIONS.
BE IT E
NACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
Section 1.
The several amounts named in this Act, or such part thereof as may be necessary and essential to 1
the proper conduct of the business of the agencies named herein, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 2026, are 2
hereby appropriated and authorized to be paid out of the Treasury of the State by the respective departments and 3
divisions of State Government, and other specified spending agencies, subject to the limitations of this Act and to the 4
provisions of Title 29, Part VI, Delaware Code, as amended or qualified by this Act, all other provisions of the 5
Delaware Code notwithstanding. All parts or portions of the several sums appropriated by this Act whi ch, on the last 6
day of June 2025 2026, shall not have been paid out of the State Treasury, shall revert to the General Fund; provided, 7
however, that no funds shall revert which are encumbered pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 6521. 8
The several amounts hereby appropriated are as follows: 9
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LEGISLATIVE .................................................................................................................................................... 2
JUDICIAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
EXECUTIVE ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION .................................................................. 11
OTHER ELECTIVE ................................................................................................................................... 13
LEGAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 17
DEPARTMENT OF STATE ............................................................................................................................. 20
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ........................................................................................................................ 25
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ........................................................................... 27
DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ............................ 34
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ............................................................................................................... 36
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL .......................... 38
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY................................................................... 42
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................... 45
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR ............................................................................................................................ 48
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ............................................................................................................. 50
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS ................................................................................................................... 51
FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION.............................................................................................................. 52
DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD ............................................................................................................... 53
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS .......................................................................... 54
HIGHER EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................... 55
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ........................................................................................................... 55
DELAWARE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY .............................................................................................. 55
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................... 55
DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE .................................................................... 56
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION .................................................................................................................. 57
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INDEX - Epilogue
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GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. (Sections 2 - 31) .......... 62
TOBACCO - MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT .................................................... (Sections 32 - 34) ........ 125
LEGISLATIVE ....................................................................................................................... (Sections 35 - 38) ........ 128
JUDICIAL ............................................................................................................................... (Sections 39 - 48) ........ 129
EXECUTIVE .......................................................................................................................... (Sections 49 - 73) ........ 132
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION .............................................................................. (Sections 74 - 78) ........ 140
OTHER ELECTIVE ............................................................................................................... (Sections 79 - 86) ........ 142
LEGAL .................................................................................................................................... (Sections 87 - 94) ........ 144
HUMAN RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... (Sections 95 - 99) ........ 146
STATE ..................................................................................................................................... (Sections 100 - 116) .... 148
FINANC
E ................................................................................................................................ (Sections 117 - 124) .... 153
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ................................................................................... (Sections 125 - 180) .... 156
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES .................................... (Sections 181 - 191) .... 173
CORRECTION ....................................................................................................................... (Sections 192 - 209) .... 176
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL .................................. (Sections 210 - 222) .... 181
SAFETY
AND HOMELAND SECURITY .......................................................................... (Sections 223 - 235) .... 184
TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................. (Sect ions 236 - 244) .... 187
LABOR ................................................................................................................................... (Sections 245 - 249) .... 190
AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................... (Sections 250 - 256) .... 192
ELECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... (Sections 257 - 263) .... 194
NATIONAL GUARD ............................................................................................................. (Sections 264 - 265) .... 196
HIGHER EDUCATION ......................................................................................................... (Sections 266 - 283) .... 197
EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................... (Sections 284 - 344) .... 203
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (01-01-01) General Assembly - House
6 39.0 Personnel Costs 8,093.4
7 Travel:
8 Other - Travel 25.3
9 Mileage - Legislative 70.0
10 Contractual Services 1,616.5
11 Supplies and Materials 60.0
12 Other Items:
13 Expenses - House Members 389.3
14 House Committee Expenses 100.0
15 39.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - House 10,354.5
16
17 (01-02-01) General Assembly - Senate
18 34.0 Personnel Costs 5,814.6
19 Travel:
20 Other - Travel 29.8
21 Mileage - Legislative 22.3
22 Contractual Services 530.0
23 Supplies and Materials 60.0
24 Other Items:
25 Expenses - Senate Members 199.4
26 Senate Committee Expenses 55.0
27 34.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - Senate 6,711.1
28
29 (01-05-01) Commission on Interstate Cooperation
30 Travel 29.0
31 Contractual Services 40.0
32 Other Items:
33 Council of State Governments 132.8
34 National Conference of State Legislatures 150.2
35 National Foundation for Women Legislators 25.0
36 National Black Caucus of State Legislators 1.6
37 Legislation for Gaming States 5.0
38 Eastern Trade Council 5.0
39 Interstate Agriculture Commission 25.0
40 Delaware River Basin Commission 447.0
41 TOTAL -- Commission on Interstate Cooperation 860.6
DEPARTMENTS
Year ending June 30, 2026
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
2
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
5 (01-08-00) Legislative Council
6 (01-08-01) Legislative Services
7 24.0 Personnel Costs 3,001.3
8 Travel 15.4
9 Contractual Services 315.8
10 Supplies and Materials 33.8
11 Capital Outlay 27.0
12 Other Items:
13 Printing - Laws and Journals 20.0
14 Sunset Committee Expenses 7.5
15 Security 50.0
16 24.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Services 3,470.8
17
18 (01-08-02) Office of the Controller General
19 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,641.8
20 Travel 6.5
21 Contractual Services 1,810.5
22 Supplies and Materials 63.0
23 Capital Outlay 24.3
24 Contingencies:
25 Legislative Council 25.0
26 JFC/CIP Contingency 15.0
27 12.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Controller General 3,586.1
28
29 (01-08-03) Code Revisors
30 Travel 1.0
31 Contractual Services 170.8
32 TOTAL -- Code Revisors 171.8
33
34 (01-08-06) Commission on Uniform State Laws
35 Travel 10.0
36 Contractual Services 45.0
37 TOTAL -- Commission on Uniform State Laws 55.0
38
39 36.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Council 7,283.7
40
41
42 109.0 TOTAL -- LEGISLATIVE 25,209.9
3
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (02-01-00) Supreme Court
6 10.3 33.0 Personnel Costs 4,520.2
7 Travel 6.8 15.2
8 Contractual Services 101.4 205.2
9 Energy 8.3
10 Supplies and Materials 5.0 32.8
11 Capital Outlay 6.7
12 Other Items:
13 Technology 20.0
14 Court Security 1.8
15 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Supreme Court 141.7 4,781.7
16
17 33.0 (-10) Supreme Court 141.7 4,781.7
18 10.3 (-40) Regulatory Arms of the Court
19 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 141.7 4,781.7
20
21 (02-02-00) Court of Chancery
22 7.0 24.5 56.5 Personnel Costs 1,641.8 7,263.5
23 Travel 12.8
24 Contractual Services 334.0 45.3
25 Supplies and Materials 97.9
26 Capital Outlay 25.0
27 Other Item:
28 Court Security 19.6
29 7.0 24.5 56.5 TOTAL -- Court of Chancery 2,131.1 7,308.8
30
31 7.0 24.5 56.5 (-10) Court of Chancery 2,131.1 7,308.8
32 7.0 24.5 56.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,131.1 7,308.8
33
34 (02-03-00) Superior Court
35 315.5 Personnel Costs 31,928.2
36 Travel 57.7
37 Contractual Services 693.2
38 Supplies and Materials 206.8
39 Capital Outlay 41.4
40 Other Items:
41 Jury Expenses 597.8
42 12.0 Expungement Acts 712.8
43 Court Security 130.9
44 327.5 TOTAL -- Superior Court 130.9 34,237.9
45
46 327.5 (-10) Superior Court 130.9 34,237.9
47 327.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 130.9 34,237.9
Year ending June 30, 2026
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
4
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
5 (02-06-00) Court of Common Pleas
6 6.0 141.0 Personnel Costs 255.1 13,589.6
7 Travel 14.8
8 Contractual Services 349.9
9 Supplies and Materials 87.1
10 Capital Outlay 4.0 9.6
11 Other Item:
12 2.0 Court Security 228.5
13 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Court of Common Pleas 487.6 14,051.0
14
15 8.0 141.0 (-10) Court of Common Pleas 487.6 14,051.0
16 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 487.6 14,051.0
17
18 (02-08-00) Family Court
19 1.0 59.3 289.7 Personnel Costs 3,907.6 27,803.8
20 Travel 12.3 33.2
21 Contractual Services 289.7 583.0
22 Supplies and Materials 81.8 109.2
23 Capital Outlay 48.0
24 Other Items:
25 2.0 Expungement Acts 180.5
26 Family Court Civil Attorneys 464.4
27 Court Security 136.0
28 Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training 287.5
29 Parental Representation 1,208.0
30 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Family Court 4,762.9 30,382.1
31
32 1.0 59.3 291.7 (-10) Family Court 4,762.9 30,382.1
33 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,762.9 30,382.1
34
35 (02-13-00) Justice of the Peace Court
36 17.5 264.5 Personnel Costs 1,524.0 24,110.5
37 Travel 11.5
38 Contractual Services 2,395.6
39 Energy 104.7
40 Supplies and Materials 165.4
41 Other Items:
42 Court Security 376.6
43 8.0 Right to Representation 739.7
44 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Justice of the Peace Court 1,900.6 27,527.4
45
46 17.5 272.5 (-10) Justice of the Peace Court 1,900.6 27,527.4
47 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,900.6 27,527.4
48
49 (02-15-00) Central Services Account
50 Contractual Services 60.1
51 TOTAL -- Central Services Account 60.1
52
53 (-10) Central Services Account 60.1
54 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 60.1
5
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
5 (02-17-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
6 Court Services
7 87.5 Personnel Costs 9,166.4
8 Travel 26.5
9 Contractual Services 1,262.3
10 Supplies and Materials 231.5
11 Capital Outlay 216.8
12 Other Items:
13 Technology Maintenance 1,926.2
14 Retired Judges 100.0
15 Continuing Judicial Education 58.3
16 Elder Law Program 47.0
17 Victim Offender Mediation Program 361.0
18 Interpreters 523.3
19 Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary Commitment 177.6
20 New Castle County Courthouse 361.4
21 Judicial Services 2,050.0
22 Training 20.0
23 Law Related Education 100.0
24 Right to Representation 2,450.0
25 87.5 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts - 2,050.0 17,028.3
26 Court Services
27
28 37.0 (-01) Office of the State 2,050.0 8,945.4
29 Court Administrator
30 9.0 (-03) Office of State Court 792.5
31 Collections Enforcement
32 38.0 (-04) Information Technology 6,782.2
33 3.5 (-05) Law Libraries 508.2
34 87.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,050.0 17,028.3
6
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
5 (02-18-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
6 Non-Judicial Services
7 1.0 48.0 Personnel Costs 94.7 4,954.0
8 Travel 16.4
9 Contractual Services 221.3
10 Energy 4.5
11 Supplies and Materials 26.1
12 Other Items:
13 Special Needs Fund 0.5
14 Child Attorneys 386.5
15 Ivy Davis Scholarship Fund 75.0
16 Guardianship Fees 43.0
17 Youth in Transition 60.0
18 1.0 48.0 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts - 137.7 5,744.3
19 Non-Judicial Services
20
21 1.0 11.0 (-01) Office of the Public Guardian 137.7 989.5
22 30.0 (-05) Office of the Child Advocate 3,977.7
23 5.0 (-06) Maternal and Child Death Review 555.3
24 Commission
25 2.0 (-07) Delaware Nursing Home Residents 221.8
26 Quality Assurance Commission
27 1.0 48.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 137.7 5,744.3
28
29
30 18.3 110.3 1,257.7 TOTAL -- JUDICIAL 11,802.6 141,061.5
7
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (10-01-01) Office of the Governor
6 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,831.0
7 Travel 8.0
8 Contractual Services 388.2
9 Supplies and Materials 29.7
10 Other Item:
11 Woodburn Expenses 70.0
12 29.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Governor 4,326.9
13
14 (10-02-00) Office of Management and Budget
15 9.2 125.8 221.0 Personnel Costs 13,654.9 22,224.9
16 Travel 43.6 14.2
17 Contractual Services 10,993.6 17,593.0
18 Energy 134.7 6,592.0
19 Supplies and Materials 4,231.0 1,941.8
20 Capital Outlay 379.1 438.5
21 Budget Administration Other Items:
22 Budget Automation - Operations 78.0
23 Trans and Invest 500.0
24 Contingencies and One-Time Items:
25 Technology 374.0
26 Prior Years' Obligations 450.0
27 Legal Fees 2,071.0
28 Appropriated Special Funds 91,100.0
29 Salary/OEC Contingency 149,213.4
30 Judicial Nominating Committee 8.0
31 Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund 31,789.3
32 Civil Indigent Services 1,000.0
33 Local Law Enforcement Education 150.0
34 DE Child Well-Being Benchmark 100.5
35 Behavioral Health Consortium 1,075.0
36 Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund 2,500.0
37 DE Demographic Studies 100.0
38 OPEB Investments 61,292.2
39 Higher Education Contingency 2,450.0
40 Pensions Other Items:
41 Other Items 668.0
42 Health Insurance - Retirees in Closed 4,067.3
43 State Police Plan
44 Pensions - Paraplegic Veterans 51.0
45 Pensions - Retirees in Closed State Police Plan 26,200.0
46 Fleet Management Other Items:
47 Cars and Wagons 12,519.7
48 Fleet Link Expenses 727.2
Year ending June 30, 2026
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
8
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
5 Food Distribution Other Items:
6 Food Processing 500.0
7 Truck Leases 10.0
8 Facilities Management Other Items:
9 2.0 Absalom Jones Building 384.6
10 Leased Facilities 185.6
11 9.2 127.8 221.0 TOTAL -- Office of Management and Budget 136,032.0 331,774.1
12
13 0.7 3.0 24.3 (-05) Administration 2,194.5 3,149.7
14 7.5 23.5 (-10) Budget Development and Planning 1,964.3 5,032.0
15 (-11) Contingencies and One-Time 91,100.0 252,573.4
16 Items
17 1.0 69.0 (-32) Pensions 10,682.6 30,318.3
18 Government Support Services
19 8.0 (-40) Mail/Courier Services 2,243.8 747.8
20 32.0 (-42) Fleet Management 24,843.5
21 1.5 24.5 (-44) Contracting 258.7 2,558.3
22 4.0 (-45) Delaware Surplus Services 507.4
23 2.0 3.3 3.7 (-46) Food Distribution 913.1 372.5
24 5.5 5.5 35.0 (-47) PHRST 738.9 4,309.0
25 2.0 102.0 (-50) Facilities Management 585.2 32,713.1
26 9.2 127.8 221.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 136,032.0 331,774.1
27
28 (10-07-00) Criminal Justice
29 (10-07-01) Criminal Justice Council
30 17.0 15.0 Personnel Costs 1,892.6
31 Contractual Services 71.1
32 Supplies and Materials 3.6
33 Other Items:
34 Videophone Fund 212.5
35 Domestic Violence Coordinating 42.7
36 Council
37 2.0 Other Grants 143.9
38 2.0 Board of Parole 250.9
39 Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program 500.0
40 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 138.0
41 2.0 Family Justice Centers 229.5
42 17.0 2.0 21.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice Council 350.5 3,134.3
43
44 (10-07-02) Delaware Justice Information System
45 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,796.0
46 Travel 5.3
47 Contractual Services 2,596.3
48 Supplies and Materials 92.1
49 Other Items:
50 2.0 Expungement Acts 191.7
51 VINE 172.1
52 1.0 Permit to Purchase 64.0
53 19.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Justice Information System 4,917.5
9
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
5 (10-07-03) Statistical Analysis Center
6 7.0 Personnel Costs 647.9
7 Travel 0.7
8 Contractual Services 50.4
9 Supplies and Materials 3.1
10 7.0 TOTAL -- Statistical Analysis Center 702.1
11
12 17.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice 350.5 8,753.9
13
14 (10-08-01) Delaware State Housing Authority
15 2.0 Personnel Costs 405.6
16 Other Items:
17 Student Housing Emergency Assistance Fund 50.0
18 Housing Development Fund 14,000.0 4,000.0
19 State Rental Assistance Program 4,000.0
20 2.0 TOTAL -- Delaware State Housing Authority 14,405.6 8,050.0
21
22
23 26.2 131.8 297.0 TOTAL -- EXECUTIVE 150,788.1 352,904.9
10
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (11-01-00) Office of the Chief Information Officer
6 9.0 Personnel Costs 1,598.6
7 Travel 0.5
8 Contractual Services 93.0
9 Supplies and Materials 0.3
10 Hardware and Software 20.0
11 Technology 800.0
12 9.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Chief Information Officer 2,512.4
13
14 9.0 (-01) Chief Information Officer 2,512.4
15 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,512.4
16
17 (11-02-00) Security Office
18 12.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 1,604.9 1,070.6
19 Travel 25.0 1.3
20 Contractual Services 2,663.5 8.4
21 Supplies and Materials 48.5 2.3
22 Hardware and Software 2,679.5 234.4
23 Technology 436.5
24 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Security Office 7,021.4 1,753.5
25
26 12.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Security Officer 7,021.4 1,753.5
27 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 7,021.4 1,753.5
28
29 (11-03-00) Operations Office
30 33.5 71.5 Personnel Costs 3,079.0 9,551.3
31 Travel 134.7 12.2
32 Contractual Services 15,306.8 1,240.9
33 Energy 504.7
34 Supplies and Materials 97.0 166.1
35 Capital Outlay 138.6 9.3
36 Hardware and Software 10,481.7 5,530.3
37 Technology 13,194.6
38 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Operations Office 29,237.8 30,209.4
39
40 1.0 (-01) Chief Operating Officer 10,575.2 131.7
41 4.0 5.0 (-02) Administration 1,040.5 5,106.7
42 6.5 27.5 (-04) Data Center and Operations 6,265.9 14,420.6
43 14.0 15.0 (-05) Telecommunications 9,398.3 5,062.8
44 8.0 24.0 (-06) Systems Engineering 1,957.9 5,487.6
45 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 29,237.8 30,209.4
Year ending June 30, 2026
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
11
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
5 (11-04-00) Technology Office
6 40.2 101.8 Personnel Costs 5,271.1 14,506.6
7 Travel 40.0 1.9
8 Contractual Services 2,375.0 1,290.1
9 Supplies and Materials 5.0 3.4
10 Hardware and Software 870.0 3,879.8
11 Technology 380.0
12 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Technology Office 8,561.1 20,061.8
13
14 13.0 (-01) Innovation & Architecture 29.0 2,224.3
15 4.0 13.0 (-02) Senior Project Management Team 571.4 2,242.7
16 27.2 40.8 (-04) Application Delivery & Support 5,754.3 7,423.0
17 4.0 27.0 (-06) Enterprise Solutions 1,559.6 6,534.9
18 5.0 8.0 (-08) Enterprise Data Management 646.8 1,636.9
19 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,561.1 20,061.8
20
21 (11-05-00) Office of Policy and Communications
22 5.0 Personnel Costs 613.6
23 5.0 TOTAL -- Office of Policy and Communications 613.6
24
25 5.0 (-01) Chief Policy Officer 613.6
26 5.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 613.6
27
28 (11-06-00) Chief of Partner Services
29 21.9 52.1 Personnel Costs 1,946.2 5,703.9
30 Hardware and Software 100.0
31 Technology 500.0
32 21.9 52.1 TOTAL -- Chief of Partner Services 1,946.2 6,303.9
33
34 16.0 41.0 (-01) End User Services 1,118.2 4,696.8
35 5.9 11.1 (-02) Partner Engagement Services 828.0 1,607.1
36 21.9 52.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,946.2 6,303.9
37
38
39 107.6 248.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY 46,766.5 61,454.6
40 AND INFORMATION
12
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (12-01-01) Lieutenant Governor
6 5.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 1,078.6
7 Travel 1.3
8 Contractual Services 136.2
9 Supplies and Materials 2.1
10 Other Item:
11 Expenses - Lieutenant Governor 7.7
12 5.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Lieutenant Governor 1,225.9
13
14 (12-02-01) Auditor of Accounts
15 4.0 23.0 Personnel Costs 380.2 2,856.9
16 Travel 14.7 4.9
17 Contractual Services 791.5 926.5
18 Supplies and Materials 4.4 44.4
19 Capital Outlay 29.0 10.7
20 4.0 23.0 TOTAL -- Auditor of Accounts 1,219.8 3,843.4
21
22 (12-03-00) Insurance Commissioner
23 (12-03-01) Regulatory Activities
24 14.0 Personnel Costs 1,363.2
25 Travel 2.4
26 Contractual Services 402.0
27 Supplies and Materials 8.8
28 Capital Outlay 5.4
29 Other Item:
30 Malpractice Review 5.0
31 14.0 TOTAL -- Regulatory Activities 1,786.8
32
33 (12-03-02) Bureau of Examination,
34 Rehabilitation and Guaranty
35 3.7 90.3 Personnel Costs 8,378.7
36 Travel 85.0
37 Contractual Services 2,233.3
38 Supplies and Materials 99.7
39 Capital Outlay 67.1
40 Other Items:
41 Captive Insurance Fund 3,533.4
42 Arbitration Program 36.5
43 Contract Examiners 17,000.0
44 IHCAP 30.0
45 3.7 90.3 TOTAL -- Bureau of Examination, 31,463.7
46 Rehabilitation and Guaranty
47
48 3.7 104.3 TOTAL -- Insurance Commissioner 33,250.5
Year ending June 30, 2026
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
13
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
5 (12-05-00) State Treasurer
6 (12-05-01) Administration
7 5.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 506.8 737.1
8 Travel 24.5
9 Contractual Services 266.6 206.0
10 Supplies and Materials 9.1 5.3
11 Capital Outlay 25.5
12 5.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Administration 832.5 948.4
13
14 (12-05-02) Operations and Fund Management
15 9.0 Personnel Costs 943.6
16 Other Item:
17 Banking Services 4,236.0
18 9.0 TOTAL -- Operations and Fund Management 5,179.6
19
20 (12-05-03) Debt Management
21 Debt Service 263,334.0
22 Expense of Issuing Bonds 354.1
23 Financial Advisor 130.0
24 Debt Service - Local Schools 79,167.4
25 TOTAL -- Debt Management 79,167.4 263,818.1
26
27 (12-05-05) Reconciliation and Transaction Management
28 6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 455.7 541.1
29 Contractual Services 83.0
30 Other Item:
31 Data Processing 527.1
32 6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Reconciliation and Transaction Management 1,065.8 541.1
33
34 (12-05-06) Contributions and Plan Management
35 4.0 Personnel Costs
36 Other Items:
37 403(b) Plans 75.0
38 1.0 EARNS 139.7
39 4.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Contributions and Plan Management 139.7 75.0
40
41 4.0 21.0 8.0 TOTAL -- State Treasurer 86,385.0 265,382.6
42
43
44 12.7 129.3 38.0 TOTAL -- OTHER ELECTIVE 120,855.3 270,451.9
14
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (15-01-00) Department of Justice
6 47.1 74.6 360.3 Personnel Costs 1,750.5 48,787.2
7 Travel 12.3
8 Contractual Services 2,696.8
9 Energy 62.1
10 Supplies and Materials 67.8
11 Capital Outlay 9.0
12 Other Items:
13 Extradition 166.0
14 Victims Rights 192.1 272.6
15 Securities Administration 1,167.8
16 Child Support 1,646.8
17 Consumer Protection 3,055.5
18 AG Opinion Fund 15.0
19 Transcription Services 170.0
20 National Mortgage Settlement 1,390.2
21 22.0 Body Camera Program 3,105.5
22 False Claims 660.1
23 2.0 Expungement Acts 188.8
24 1.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program 183.5
25 Tobacco Fund:
26 2.0 Personnel Costs 278.1
27 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 356.0
28 Victim Compensation Assistance Program:
29 8.0 Personnel Costs 550.0
30 Travel 24.0
31 Contractual Services 82.3
32 Supplies and Materials 20.0
33 Capital Outlay 6.0
34 Revenue Refund 1.5
35 Violent Crime Grants 2,500.0
36 47.1 86.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Department of Justice 13,695.9 55,721.6
37
38 47.1 86.6 385.3 (-01) Department of Justice 13,695.9 55,721.6
39 47.1 86.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 13,695.9 55,721.6
Year ending June 30, 2026
(15-00-00) LEGAL
15
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(15-00-00) LEGAL
5 (15-02-00) Office of Defense Services
6 177.0 Personnel Costs 24,597.2
7 Travel 15.6
8 Contractual Services 2,157.3
9 Supplies and Materials 59.7
10 Capital Outlay 3.4
11 Other Items:
12 Conflict Attorneys 6,316.5
13 16.0 Body Camera Program 3,150.4
14 193.0 TOTAL -- Office of Defense Services 36,300.1
15
16 46.0 (-01) Central Administration 6,639.0
17 137.0 (-02) Public Defender 21,840.9
18 10.0 (-03) Office of Conflicts Counsel 7,820.2
19 193.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 36,300.1
20
21
22 47.1 86.6 578.3 TOTAL -- LEGAL 13,695.9 92,021.7
16
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (16-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 2.0 31.5 50.5 Personnel Costs 3,225.3 6,904.0
7 Travel 0.2 23.0
8 Contractual Services 649.5 1,267.6
9 Supplies and Materials 18.3
10 Capital Outlay 7.5
11 2.0 31.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,875.0 8,220.4
12
13 2.0 31.5 50.5 (-01) Office of the Secretary 3,875.0 8,220.4
14 2.0 31.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,875.0 8,220.4
15
16 (16-02-00) Division of Talent Management
17 3.0 41.0 Personnel Costs 325.2 4,161.4
18 Travel 2.0
19 Contractual Services 4.6 3.1
20 Supplies and Materials 0.2
21 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Division of Talent Management 331.8 4,164.7
22
23 3.0 41.0 (-01) Division of Talent Management 331.8 4,164.7
24 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 331.8 4,164.7
25
26 (16-03-00) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
27 1.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 1.9 364.8
28 Travel 2.0
29 Contractual Services 59.6 5.6
30 Supplies and Materials 1.0
31 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 61.5 373.4
32
33 1.0 3.0 (-01) Division of Diversity, Equity and 61.5 373.4
34 Inclusion
35 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 61.5 373.4
36
37 (16-04-00) Division of Employee and Labor
38 Relations
39 3.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 363.1 2,220.3
40 Travel 1.1 0.9
41 Contractual Services 40.0
42 Supplies and Materials 0.2
43 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Division of Employee and Labor 364.2 2,261.4
44 Relations
45
46 3.0 18.0 (-01) Division of Employee and Labor 364.2 2,261.4
47 Relations
48 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 364.2 2,261.4
Year ending June 30, 2026
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
17
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
5 (16-05-00) Division of Statewide Benefits and
6 Insurance Coverage
7 33.0 Personnel Costs
8 Contractual Services 11,000.0
9 Other Item:
10 Self Insurance 11,000.0
11 33.0 TOTAL -- Division of Statewide Benefits and 22,000.0
12 Insurance Coverage
13
14 26.0 (-01) Division of Statewide Benefits
15 7.0 (-02) Insurance Coverage Office 22,000.0
16 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 22,000.0
17
18 (16-06-00) Office of Women's Advancement
19 and Advocacy
20 1.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 211.4 131.8
21 Travel 2.0
22 Contractual Services 17.3 18.8
23 Supplies and Materials 0.5
24 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 153.1
25 and Advocacy
26
27 1.0 2.0 (-01) Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 153.1
28 and Advocacy
29 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 228.7 153.1
30
31 (16-07-00) Division of Training and Human
32 Resource Solutions
33 1.0 9.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 940.7 1,341.7
34 Travel 3.3 0.1
35 Contractual Services 657.3 295.8
36 Supplies and Materials 15.9
37 Other Items:
38 Blue Collar 100.0
39 Training Expenses 55.0
40 GEAR Award 25.0
41 First State Quality Improvement Fund 350.0
42 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Division of Training and Human 1,772.2 2,012.6
43 Resource Solutions
44
45 1.0 9.0 14.0 (-01) Division of Training and Human 1,772.2 2,012.6
46 Resource Solutions
47 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,772.2 2,012.6
18
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
5 (16-08-00) Division of Classification,
6 Compensation and Talent Acquisition
7 11.5 28.5 Personnel Costs 1,196.7 2,958.9
8 Travel 2.0
9 Contractual Services 198.4 248.0
10 Supplies and Materials 1.2
11 Other Item:
12 12.0 Agency Aide 562.6
13 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Division of Classification, 1,397.1 3,770.7
14 Compensation and Talent Acquisition
15
16 11.5 40.5 (-01) Division of Classification, 1,397.1 3,770.7
17 Compensation and Talent
18 Acquisition
19 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,397.1 3,770.7
20
21
22 36.0 60.0 169.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 8,030.5 42,956.3
19
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 13.5 39.5 Personnel Costs 1,071.2 3,250.0
7 Travel 44.1 17.5
8 Contractual Services 3,252.2 681.5
9 Energy 74.9
10 Supplies and Materials 108.3 43.5
11 Capital Outlay 168.0
12 Other Items:
13 Hispanic Affairs 50.0
14 International Trade of Delaware 180.0
15 Veterans Commission Trust Fund 100.0
16 Assistance for Needy and Homeless Veterans 42.2
17 Filing Fees/Lobbyists 6.0
18 E-Government 500.0
19 Equity Ombudsperson Program 1,000.0
20 13.5 39.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 5,149.8 5,439.6
21
22 11.0 7.0 (-01) Administration 3,765.1 2,081.8
23 25.0 (-02) Delaware Commission of 220.0 2,475.6
24 Veterans Affairs
25 2.5 1.5 (-06) Government Information Center 1,158.7 162.9
26 2.0 (-08) Public Integrity Commission 6.0 223.6
27 4.0 (-09) Employment Relations Boards 495.7
28 13.5 39.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,149.8 5,439.6
29
30 (20-02-00) Human and Civil Rights
31 1.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 655.2
32 Travel 4.0
33 Contractual Services 142.3
34 Supplies and Materials 7.8
35 Capital Outlay 0.6
36 Other Item:
37 Human Relations Annual Conference 6.0
38 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Human and Civil Rights 6.0 809.9
39
40 1.0 7.0 (-01) Human and Civil Rights 6.0 809.9
41 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6.0 809.9
Year ending June 30, 2026
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
20
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
5 (20-03-00) Delaware Public Archives
6 15.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,160.8 1,347.6
7 Travel 3.8
8 Contractual Services 385.1 232.0
9 Supplies and Materials 52.4
10 Capital Outlay 35.0
11 Other Items:
12 Delaware Heritage Commission 14.7
13 Document Conservation Fund 10.0
14 Historical Marker Maintenance 40.8
15 Operations 60.0
16 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Public Archives 1,747.9 1,594.3
17
18 15.0 16.0 (-01) Delaware Public Archives 1,747.9 1,594.3
19 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,747.9 1,594.3
20
21 (20-04-00) Regulation and Licensing
22 0.5 77.5 Personnel Costs 7,504.5
23 Travel 151.4
24 Contractual Services 6,730.0
25 Energy 8.0
26 Supplies and Materials 147.9
27 Capital Outlay 256.4
28 Other Items:
29 Real Estate Guaranty Fund 100.0
30 Examination Costs 54.5
31 Motor Vehicle Franchise Fund 15.0
32 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Regulation and Licensing 14,967.7
33
34 45.0 (-01) Professional Regulation 9,685.3
35 0.5 27.5 (-02) Public Service Commission 4,191.5
36 5.0 (-03) Public Advocate 1,090.9
37 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,967.7
38
39 (20-05-00) Corporations
40 119.0 Personnel Costs 8,444.3
41 Travel 27.0
42 Contractual Services 5,361.9
43 Supplies and Materials 63.0
44 Capital Outlay 505.0
45 Other Items:
46 Computer Time Costs 2,170.0
47 Technology Infrastructure Fund 10,600.0
48 119.0 TOTAL -- Corporations 27,171.2
49
50 119.0 (-01) Corporations 27,171.2
51 119.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 27,171.2
21
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
5 (20-06-00) Historical and Cultural Affairs
6 5.4 13.1 30.5 Personnel Costs 1,033.6 2,864.1
7 Travel 8.2 1.3
8 Contractual Services 1,209.6 487.3
9 Energy 74.9 330.3
10 Supplies and Materials 14.1 100.6
11 Capital Outlay 0.2 2.7
12 Other Items:
13 Museum Operations 24.0
14 Museum Conservation Fund 9.5
15 Conference Center Operations 32.1
16 Museum Sites 29.6
17 Dayett Mills 12.6 28.0
18 5.4 13.1 30.5 TOTAL -- Historical and Cultural Affairs 2,414.9 3,847.8
19
20 5.4 13.1 30.5 (-01) Office of the Director 2,414.9 3,847.8
21 5.4 13.1 30.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,414.9 3,847.8
22
23 (20-07-00) Arts
24 3.0 2.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 167.2 350.1
25 Travel 0.9
26 Contractual Services 3.4 61.9
27 Supplies and Materials 1.0
28 Other Items:
29 Art for the Disadvantaged 10.0
30 Delaware Art 1,321.0 419.2
31 Delaware Arts Trust Fund 3,600.0
32 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Arts 5,091.6 843.1
33
34 3.0 2.0 3.0 (-01) Office of the Director 5,091.6 843.1
35 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,091.6 843.1
36
37 (20-08-00) Libraries
38 7.0 4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 285.2 477.3
39 Travel 0.5
40 Contractual Services 2.9 59.6
41 Supplies and Materials 18.4
42 Capital Outlay 5.4
43 Other Items:
44 Library Standards 2,346.4 4,358.0
45 Delaware Electronic Library 700.0
46 DELNET- Statewide 50.0 585.0
47 Public Education Project 1,215.0 1,000.0
48 Corporation Technology 750.0
49 Scholarships and Grants 220.0
50 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Libraries 5,349.5 6,724.2
51
52 7.0 4.0 4.0 (-01) Libraries 5,349.5 6,724.2
53 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,349.5 6,724.2
22
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
5 (20-09-00) Veterans Home
6 80.0 145.0 Personnel Costs 4,201.0 13,689.7
7 Travel 3.4
8 Contractual Services 1,522.1 1,083.7
9 Energy 528.7
10 Supplies and Materials 848.4 779.9
11 Capital Outlay 9.9 80.6
12 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Veterans Home 6,584.8 16,162.6
13
14 80.0 145.0 (-01) Veterans Home 6,584.8 16,162.6
15 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,584.8 16,162.6
16
17 (20-10-00) Small Business
18 7.0 19.0 Personnel Costs 805.7 2,618.5
19 Travel 20.0 6.3
20 Contractual Services 910.3 15.6
21 Supplies and Materials 20.9 14.0
22 Capital Outlay 24.8 6.6
23 Other Items:
24 Main Street 25.0
25 Delaware Small Business Development Center 400.0 150.5
26 1.0 Blue Collar 1,700.1
27 General Operating 320.9
28 Delaware Business Marketing Program 300.0
29 Financial Development Operations 379.5
30 National HS Wrestling Tournament 9.6
31 Tourism Marketing 1,025.0
32 Angel Investor 78.0
33 Business Incubators 625.0
34 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Small Business 6,019.8 3,436.5
35
36 1.0 19.0 (-01) Delaware Economic Development 3,329.8 3,436.5
37 Authority
38 7.0 (-02) Delaware Tourism Office 2,690.0
39 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 6,019.8 3,436.5
40
41 (20-15-00) State Banking Commission
42 36.0 Personnel Costs 2,758.2
43 Travel 80.0
44 Contractual Services 986.3
45 Supplies and Materials 20.0
46 Capital Outlay 67.5
47 36.0 TOTAL -- State Banking Commission 3,912.0
48
49 36.0 (-01) State Banking Commission 3,912.0
50 36.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,912.0
23
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
5 (20-16-00) Office of the Alcoholic
6 Beverage Control Commissioner
7 8.0 Personnel Costs 815.8
8 Travel 8.0 0.5
9 Contractual Services 72.9 16.7
10 Supplies and Materials 3.0 7.1
11 8.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Alcoholic 83.9 840.1
12 Beverage Control Commissioner
13
14 8.0 (-10) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage 83.9 840.1
15 Control Commissioner
16 8.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 83.9 840.1
17
18
19 16.9 368.1 272.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 78,499.1 39,698.1
24
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (25-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,793.0
7 Travel 3.5
8 Contractual Services 418.0
9 Supplies and Materials 3.7
10 Capital Outlay 37.8
11 Other Items:
12 16.0 Information System Development 20,779.7
13 30.0 Escheat 55,749.7
14 DMHRA Board 5.5
15 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 76,529.4 2,261.5
16
17 46.0 13.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 76,529.4 2,261.5
18 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 76,529.4 2,261.5
19
20 (25-05-00) Accounting
21 21.8 42.2 Personnel Costs 2,345.9 4,613.1
22 Travel 12.0 1.5
23 Contractual Services 826.6 712.7
24 Supplies and Materials 93.5 10.3
25 Capital Outlay 5.0
26 Other Item:
27 ERP Operational Funds 917.5
28 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Accounting 3,283.0 6,255.1
29
30 21.8 42.2 (-01) Accounting 3,283.0 6,255.1
31 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,283.0 6,255.1
32
33 (25-06-00) Revenue
34 75.0 Personnel Costs 7,226.3
35 Travel 4.0
36 Contractual Services 1,192.7
37 Energy 9.4
38 Supplies and Materials 85.4
39 Capital Outlay 203.4
40 Other Items:
41 7.0 Marijuana Control Act 678.0
42 67.0 Delinquent Collections 14,183.0
43 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Revenue 14,861.0 8,721.2
44
45 74.0 75.0 (-01) Revenue 14,861.0 8,721.2
46 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 14,861.0 8,721.2
Year ending June 30, 2026
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
25
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
5 (25-07-00) State Lottery Office
6 56.0 Personnel Costs 5,427.6
7 Travel 50.0
8 Contractual Services 52,808.3
9 Supplies and Materials 40.0
10 Capital Outlay 190.0
11 56.0 TOTAL -- State Lottery Office 58,515.9
12
13 56.0 (-01) State Lottery Office 58,515.9
14 56.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 58,515.9
15
16
17 197.8 130.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 153,189.3 17,237.8
26
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 72.0 16.9 503.2 Personnel Costs 1,928.4 45,500.3
7 Travel 115.5
8 Contractual Services 1,670.6 6,790.9
9 Energy 212.5 437.2
10 Supplies and Materials 684.7 666.8
11 Capital Outlay 85.0
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 DHSS Library 74.8
14 Other Items:
15 DIMER Operations 1,980.2
16 DIMER Loan Repayment 198.4
17 DIDER Operations 200.0
18 DIDER Loan Repayment 17.5
19 Revenue Management 269.2
20 Program Integrity 232.8
21 EBT 338.3
22 Operations 2,556.7
23 DHSS/IRM 3,350.0
24 IRM License and Maintenance 638.0
25 Health Care Innovation 582.8
26 Technology Operations 445.0
27 Health Care Provider State Loan Repayment Program 1,500.0
28 Lyme Disease Education 5.0
29 72.0 16.9 503.2 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 11,180.2 59,300.4
30
31 2.0 35.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 344.0 11,450.7
32 70.0 16.9 273.2 (-20) Administration 8,279.5 28,092.6
33 195.0 (-30) Facility Operations 2,556.7 19,757.1
34 72.0 16.9 503.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 11,180.2 59,300.4
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
27
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 (35-02-00) Medicaid and Medical Assistance
6 110.4 93.1 Personnel Costs 9,113.4
7 Travel 0.1
8 Contractual Services 4,017.1
9 Energy 30.7
10 Supplies and Materials 35.7
11 Capital Outlay 5.9
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 Delaware Prescription Drug Program 1,216.5
14 Medical Assistance Transition 487.5
15 Medicaid 433.6
16 Cancer Council Recommendations:
17 Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment 147.0
18 Social Determinants of Health 650.0
19 Other Items:
20 Medicaid 6,000.0 1,079,935.4
21 Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities 10.0
22 DOC Medicaid 2,500.0
23 DPH Fees 100.0
24 Delaware Healthy Children Program Premiums 900.0
25 Medicaid Long Term Care 14,500.0
26 Disproportionate Share Hospital 3,901.4
27 Nursing Home Quality Assessment 26,000.0
28 Technology Operations 1,211.3
29 Pathways 200.0
30 Promise 1,750.0
31 Delaware Healthy Children Program 10,979.3
32 Renal 729.5
33 Hospital Quality Assessment 40,000.0
34 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Medicaid and Medical Assistance 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
35
36 110.4 93.1 (-01) Medicaid and Medical Assistance 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
37 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
28
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 (35-05-00) Public Health
6 345.9 41.1 288.3 Personnel Costs 27,641.4
7 Contractual Services 96.7 3,904.6
8 Energy 337.1
9 Supplies and Materials 60.0 836.6
10 Capital Outlay 22.4
11 Tobacco Fund:
12 Personnel Costs 1,227.8
13 Contractual Services 4,930.1
14 Diabetes 189.9
15 New Nurse Development 2,748.2
16 Public Access Defibrillation Initiative 38.9
17 Cancer Council Recommendations 9,276.5
18 Uninsured Action Plan 380.5
19 Innovation Fund 1,200.0
20 Healthy Communities Delaware 325.0
21 Other Items:
22 Tuberculosis 115.0
23 Child Development Watch 1,501.1
24 Preschool Diagnosis and Treatment 59.4
25 Immunizations 106.4
26 School Based Health Centers 5,363.3
27 Hepatitis B 4.0
28 Vanity Birth Certificates 14.7
29 Public Water 60.0
30 Medicaid Enhancements 205.0
31 Infant Mortality 100.0
32 Medicaid AIDS Waiver 160.0
33 Family Planning 325.0
34 Newborn 1,620.0
35 Indirect Costs 1,835.1
36 Dental Services 1,557.3
37 Food Inspection 21.0
38 Food Permits 575.0
39 Medicaid Contractors/Lab Testing and Analysis 1,155.0
40 Water Operator Certification 22.0
41 Health Statistics 1,800.0
42 Infant Mortality Task Force 4,201.6
43 J-1 VISA 13.5
44 Distressed Cemeteries 100.0
45 Plumbing Inspection 1,000.3
46 Cancer Council 33.1
47 Delaware Organ and Tissue Program 7.3
48 Developmental Screening 103.8
49 Uninsured Action Plan 18.4
50 Health Disparities 45.5
51 EMS Technology and Reporting 225.0
29
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 14.0 18.0 Animal Welfare 4,000.0 2,538.7
6 Spay/Neuter Program 800.0
7 Nurse Family Partnership 130.0
8 Prescription Drug Prevention 90.0
9 Substance Use Disorder Services 452.7
10 Technology Operations 179.6
11 Delaware CAN 1,524.3
12 Toxicology 22.0
13 29.5 Birth to Three Program 906.6 11,504.1
14 6.0 Marijuana Control 476.3
15 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 924.7
16 345.9 61.1 335.8 TOTAL -- Public Health 38,836.5 60,276.0
17
18 3.0 21.0 55.0 (-10) Director's Office/Support Services 8,335.1 6,706.6
19 341.9 40.1 273.8 (-20) Community Health 30,462.5 51,382.8
20 1.0 7.0 (-30) Emergency Medical Services 38.9 2,186.6
21 345.9 61.1 335.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 38,836.5 60,276.0
22
23 (35-06-00) Substance Abuse and Mental Health
24 20.0 1.0 557.1 Personnel Costs 299.4 54,901.2
25 Travel 6.2
26 Contractual Services 1,569.9 17,376.2
27 Energy 1,271.8
28 Supplies and Materials 1,000.6 3,385.1
29 Capital Outlay 9.0 142.8
30 Vehicles 41.2
31 Tobacco Fund:
32 Delaware School Study 18.3
33 Other Items:
34 Medicare Part D 1,119.0
35 TEFRA 100.0
36 DPC Disproportionate Share 2,550.0
37 Kent/Sussex Detox Center 150.0
38 CMH Group Homes 11,258.2
39 Community Placements 17,450.9
40 Community Housing Supports 5,639.9
41 Substance Use Disorder Services 19,158.8
42 Technology Operations 1,422.4
43 Heroin Residential Program 287.9
44 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 8,000.0
45 Needle Exchange 660.4
46 20.0 1.0 557.1 TOTAL -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health 14,816.2 133,003.0
47
48 7.2 73.8 (-10) Administration 60.0 9,340.6
49 2.0 83.0 (-20) Community Mental Health 10,305.0 56,444.4
50 0.8 368.3 (-30) Delaware Psychiatric Center 3,696.8 41,471.9
51 10.0 1.0 32.0 (-40) Substance Abuse 754.4 25,746.1
52 20.0 1.0 557.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,816.2 133,003.0
30
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 (35-07-00) Social Services
6 206.6 301.1 Personnel Costs 26,312.8
7 Travel 7.8 0.8
8 Contractual Services 320.1 3,514.6
9 Energy 231.3 914.0
10 Supplies and Materials 64.1 165.9
11 Capital Outlay 39.8 52.8
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 SSI Supplement 639.6
14 Other Items:
15 Cost Recovery 75.1
16 TANF Cash Assistance 14,020.2
17 TANF Child Support Pass Through 1,200.0
18 Child Care 76,929.8
19 Emergency Assistance 1,603.9
20 Employment and Training 2,419.7
21 General Assistance 4,678.7
22 Technology Operations 6,417.7
23 Group Violence Intervention 2,900.0
24 Summer EBT Program 500.0
25 Family Access and Visitation 473.0
26 Community Food Program 433.7
27 Emergency Housing/Shelters 1,658.6
28 Kinship Care 60.0
29 Smart Food Program 1,485.0
30 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Social Services 2,577.8 144,541.2
31
32 190.6 204.5 (-01) Social Services 1,914.7 131,098.2
33 16.0 96.6 (-02) State Service Centers 663.1 13,443.0
34 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,577.8 144,541.2
35
36 (35-08-00) Visually Impaired
37 18.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 4,436.0
38 Travel 1.5
39 Contractual Services 980.7
40 Energy 75.1
41 Supplies and Materials 66.8
42 Capital Outlay 39.1
43 Other Items:
44 BEP Unassigned Vending 175.0
45 BEP Independence 450.0
46 BEP Vending 425.0
47 Education 295.0
48 Educational Technology 200.0
49 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Visually Impaired 1,050.0 6,094.2
50
51 18.0 47.0 (-01) Visually Impaired Services 1,050.0 6,094.2
52 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,050.0 6,094.2
31
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 (35-09-00) Health Care Quality
6 29.7 40.3 Personnel Costs 5,395.6
7 Travel 0.3
8 Contractual Services 968.2
9 Energy 8.2
10 Supplies and Materials 15.2
11 Other Items:
12 HFLC 135.3
13 Renewal Fees 150.0
14 Background Check Center 1,250.0
15 LTC Survey 80.8
16 29.7 40.3 TOTAL -- Health Care Quality 1,616.1 6,387.5
17
18 29.7 40.3 (-01) Health Care Quality 1,616.1 6,387.5
19 29.7 40.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,616.1 6,387.5
20
21 (35-10-00) Child Support Services
22 127.2 2.1 53.7 Personnel Costs 188.0 4,312.7
23 Travel 9.6
24 Contractual Services 1,024.9 305.5
25 Energy 30.0 16.1
26 Supplies and Materials 23.0
27 Capital Outlay 162.9
28 Other Items:
29 Recoupment 25.0
30 Technology Operations 1,919.3
31 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,553.6
32
33 127.2 2.1 53.7 (-01) Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,553.6
34 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,463.4 6,553.6
35
36 (35-11-00) Developmental Disabilities Services
37 1.2 1.0 408.0 Personnel Costs 42.4 33,089.4
38 Travel 1.1
39 Contractual Services 4,163.6
40 Energy 919.7
41 Supplies and Materials 810.9
42 Capital Outlay 13.5
43 Tobacco Fund:
44 Family Support 36.3
45 Autism Supports 460.0
46 Other Items:
47 Music Stipends 1.1
48 Purchase of Community Services 4,843.5 30,280.4
49 DDDS State Match 84,046.8
50 1.2 1.0 408.0 TOTAL -- Developmental Disabilities Services 5,382.2 153,326.5
51
52 0.5 1.0 74.5 (-10) Administration 502.4 8,371.8
53 204.8 (-20) Stockley Center 18,851.5
54 0.7 128.7 (-30) Community Services 4,879.8 126,103.2
55 1.2 1.0 408.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,382.2 153,326.5
32
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
5 (35-14-00) Services for Aging and Adults
6 with Physical Disabilities
7 24.8 579.9 Personnel Costs 49,740.7
8 Travel 1.1
9 Contractual Services 22,304.6
10 Energy 1,258.5
11 Supplies and Materials 2,225.6
12 Capital Outlay 50.5
13 Tobacco Fund:
14 Attendant Care 369.5
15 Caregivers Support 133.2
16 Respite Care 25.0
17 Other Items:
18 Community Based Services 500.0
19 Nutrition Program 789.9
20 Long Term Care 249.1
21 Long Term Care Prospective Payment 469.5
22 IV Therapy 559.0
23 Medicare Part D 1,674.3
24 Hospice 25.0
25 Senior Trust Fund 15.0
26 Medicare Part C - DHCI 250.0
27 Technology Operations 83.2
28 Respite Care 110.0
29 24.8 579.9 TOTAL -- Services for Aging and Adults 4,020.5 76,813.2
30 with Physical Disabilities
31
32 24.8 103.3 (-01) Administration/Community Services 1,042.7 30,649.4
33 476.6 (-20) Hospital for the Chronically Ill 2,977.8 46,163.8
34 24.8 579.9 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 4,020.5 76,813.2
35
36
37 955.8 82.1 2,919.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 175,837.5 1,756,255.4
38 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
33
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (37-01-00) Management Support Services
7 6.8 7.0 204.3 Personnel Costs 471.4 21,481.3
8 Travel 22.2
9 Contractual Services 1,526.5 4,876.7
10 Energy 22.2
11 Supplies and Materials 311.6
12 Capital Outlay 8.4
13 Other Items:
14 MIS Development 8,466.6
15 Agency Operations 613.9
16 Background Check Center 120.0
17 Population Contingency 2,500.0
18 Services Integration 61.1
19 6.8 7.0 204.3 TOTAL -- Management Support Services 2,117.9 38,364.0
20
21 8.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 3,958.6
22 4.3 0.5 61.0 (-15) Office of the Director 220.0 6,436.8
23 2.5 6.5 37.1 (-20) Fiscal Services 371.4 3,568.2
24 13.0 (-25) Facilities Management 4,230.4
25 (-30) Human Resources 69.8
26 7.0 (-35) Center for Professional 753.8
27 Development
28 58.0 (-40) Education Services 7,780.4
29 20.2 (-50) Management Information Systems 1,526.5 11,566.0
30 6.8 7.0 204.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,117.9 38,364.0
31
32 (37-04-00) Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
33 8.0 30.8 176.0 Personnel Costs 3,192.7 17,929.2
34 Travel 44.9
35 Contractual Services 2,500.0 28,757.6
36 Energy 137.2
37 Supplies and Materials 318.5
38 Capital Outlay 14.9
39 Tobacco Fund:
40 Prevention Programs for Youth 40.0
41 Other Items:
42 2.0 Birth to Three Program 165.6
43 57.0 K-5 Early Intervention 6,015.7
44 Targeted Prevention Programs 1,725.0
45 Middle School Behavioral Health Consultants 2,964.3
46 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 5,732.7 58,072.9
47
48 5.0 4.0 23.0 (-10) Managed Care Organization 1,036.0 3,960.6
49 3.0 1.5 69.5 (-20) Prevention/Early Intervention 405.1 13,450.9
50 24.8 53.0 (-30) Periodic Treatment 2,691.6 18,905.0
51 0.5 89.5 (-40) 24 Hour Treatment 1,600.0 21,756.4
52 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,732.7 58,072.9
Year ending June 30, 2026
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
34
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
6 (37-05-00) Youth Rehabilitative Services
7 1.0 393.0 Personnel Costs 36,709.0
8 Travel 16.8
9 Contractual Services 14,416.2
10 Energy 898.1
11 Supplies and Materials 1,438.7
12 Capital Outlay 6.7
13 1.0 393.0 TOTAL -- Youth Rehabilitative Services 53,485.5
14
15 10.0 (-10) Office of the Director 982.8
16 1.0 80.0 (-30) Community Services 18,173.9
17 303.0 (-50) Secure Care 34,328.8
18 1.0 393.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 53,485.5
19
20 (37-06-00) Family Services
21 16.0 6.0 402.1 Personnel Costs 653.7 38,139.8
22 Travel 20.4
23 Contractual Services 3,340.8
24 Energy 5.2
25 Supplies and Materials 73.4
26 Capital Outlay 13.8
27 Other Items:
28 Emergency Material Assistance 31.0
29 Child Welfare/Contractual Services 1,000.0 43,683.2
30 16.0 6.0 402.1 TOTAL -- Family Services 1,653.7 85,307.6
31
32 40.0 (-10) Office of the Director 34.7 6,020.0
33 9.0 2.0 212.1 (-30) Intake/Investigation 246.0 20,183.4
34 7.0 4.0 150.0 (-40) Intervention/Treatment 1,373.0 59,104.2
35 16.0 6.0 402.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,653.7 85,307.6
36
37
38 31.8 43.8 1,234.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 9,504.3 235,230.0
39 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
40 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
35
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (38-01-00) Administration
6 111.0 Personnel Costs 9,173.0
7 Travel 190.1
8 Contractual Services 4,015.4
9 Energy 166.6
10 Supplies and Materials 101.9
11 Capital Outlay 1.0
12 Other Items:
13 Information Technology 3,608.8
14 Drug Testing 112.6
15 4.0 Expungement Acts 219.5
16 115.0 TOTAL -- Administration 17,588.9
17
18 16.0 (-01) Office of the Commissioner 1,626.3
19 2.0 (-02) Human Resources 332.1
20 10.0 (-03) Planning, Research and Reentry 1,696.1
21 3.0 (-04) Education 499.6
22 26.0 (-10) Administrative Services 4,466.5
23 44.0 (-12) Central Offender Records 3,458.0
24 14.0 (-14) Information Technology 5,510.3
25 115.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 17,588.9
26
27 (38-02-00) Healthcare, Substance Abuse
28 and Mental Health Services
29 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,480.6
30 Contractual Services 12.3
31 Medical Services 89,987.8
32 13.0 TOTAL -- Healthcare, Substance Abuse 91,480.7
33 and Mental Health Services
34
35 13.0 (-01) Medical Treatment and Services 91,480.7
36 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 91,480.7
37
38 (38-04-00) Prisons
39 10.0 1,904.0 Personnel Costs 866.4 240,219.3
40 Travel 19.0 76.0
41 Contractual Services 480.2 9,886.1
42 Energy 7,454.6
43 Supplies and Materials 1,847.6 14,153.3
44 Capital Outlay 91.5 183.4
45 Other Items:
46 Emergency Preparedness 23.6
47 Gate Money 8.0
48 1.0 Prison Arts 123.2
49 JTVCC Fence 50.0
50 Central Supply Warehouse 96.2
51 Vehicles 40.5
52 10.0 1,905.0 TOTAL -- Prisons 3,345.2 272,273.7
Year ending June 30, 2026
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
36
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
5
6 8.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Prisons 2,581.5
7 703.0 (-03) James T. Vaughn Correctional 95,828.0
8 Center
9 367.0 (-04) Sussex Correctional Institution 52,395.5
10 131.0 (-05) Delores J. Baylor Correctional 17,818.1
11 Institution
12 358.0 (-06) Howard R. Young Correctional 47,797.6
13 Institution
14 74.0 (-08) Special Operations 12,640.1
15 10.0 15.0 (-09) Delaware Correctional Industries 3,345.2 2,306.8
16 70.0 (-12) Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training 7,800.7
17 Academy
18 17.0 (-13) Intelligence Operations Center 2,168.8
19 87.0 (-20) Food Services 21,998.0
20 75.0 (-40) Facilities Maintenance 8,938.6
21 10.0 1,905.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,345.2 272,273.7
22
23 (38-06-00) Community Corrections
24 609.0 Personnel Costs 77,845.4
25 Travel 5.0 70.0
26 Contractual Services 128.0 6,316.8
27 Energy 30.0 1,105.1
28 Supplies and Materials 369.7 1,396.3
29 Capital Outlay 95.0 218.9
30 Other Item:
31 Riverview Cemetery Maintenance 70.0
32 609.0 TOTAL -- Community Corrections 627.7 87,022.5
33
34 6.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Community 1,201.7
35 Corrections
36 361.0 (-02) Probation and Parole 52,691.4
37 82.0 (-07) Sussex County Community 437.7 11,711.5
38 Corrections
39 59.0 (-08) Kent County Community 95.0 9,500.4
40 Corrections
41 38.0 (-13) Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment 38.0 4,207.6
42 Facility
43 63.0 (-14) Plummer Community Corrections 57.0 7,709.9
44 Center
45 609.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 627.7 87,022.5
46
47
48 10.0 2,642.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION 3,972.9 468,365.8
37
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (40-01-00) Office of the Secretary
7 27.3 40.4 115.3 Personnel Costs 2,290.4 10,691.1
8 Travel 29.9 5.9
9 Contractual Services 1,071.3 1,203.3
10 Energy 77.5 658.4
11 Supplies and Materials 152.8 79.2
12 Capital Outlay 51.2
13 Vehicles 30.0
14 Internship Program 203.4
15 Other Items:
16 Non-Game Habitat 20.0
17 Coastal Zone Management 15.0
18 Special Projects/Other Items 15.0
19 Outdoor Delaware 105.0
20 Cost Recovery 20.0
21 SRF Future Administration 5,750.0
22 Other Items 120.0
23 27.3 40.4 115.3 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 9,748.1 12,841.3
24
25 4.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 1,064.0 3,341.9
26 0.5 6.8 6.7 (-03) Community Affairs 687.2 1,388.2
27 1.0 (-05) Office of Innovation and 618.3 713.2
28 Technology Services
29 19.7 2.3 1.0 (-06) Environmental Finance 5,780.0 94.2
30 2.0 39.0 (-07) Fiscal Management 1,598.6 2,558.8
31 7.1 25.3 51.6 (-08) Natural Resources Police 4,745.0
32 27.3 40.4 115.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,748.1 12,841.3
Year ending June 30, 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
38
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
6 (40-03-00) Office of Natural Resources
7 49.7 77.9 161.4 Personnel Costs 10,249.2 21,181.3
8 Travel 65.8 8.1
9 Contractual Services 9,668.5 3,863.7
10 Energy 281.9 1,055.9
11 Supplies and Materials 1,910.6 789.8
12 Capital Outlay 232.7 2.0
13 Other Items:
14 Aquaculture 5.0
15 Spraying and Insecticides 789.9
16 Oyster Recovery Fund 10.0
17 Beaver Control, Phragmites and Deer Management 72.9
18 Boat Repairs 40.0
19 Non-Game Habitat 50.0
20 Natural Heritage Program 19.0 192.4
21 Clean Vessel Program 32.4
22 Duck Stamp 180.0
23 Junior Duck Stamp 5.0
24 Trout Stamp 50.0
25 Finfish Development 130.0
26 Fisheries Restoration 600.0
27 Northern Delaware Wetlands 277.5
28 Revenue Refund 38.0
29 1.0 Tick Control Program 167.7
30 Killens Pond Water Park 520.0
31 Cape Enterprise 275.0
32 Beach Erosion Control Program 8,000.0
33 Sand Bypass System 80.0
34 Tax Ditches* 225.0
35 Director's Office Personnel 72.4
36 Director's Office Operations 51.8
37 Wildlife and Fisheries Personnel 1,092.3
38 Wildlife and Fisheries Operations 2,442.8
39 Conservation Access Pass 50.0
40 Enforcement Personnel 553.9
41 Enforcement Operations 581.1
42 Waterway Management Fund 1,300.0
43 Auburn Valley 20.0
44 Sediment and Stormwater 554.9
45 Other Items 1,653.5
46 49.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Office of Natural Resources 41,013.3 28,428.7
47
48 11.5 50.5 82.0 (-02) Parks and Recreation 23,300.5 12,666.3
49 28.3 24.4 31.3 (-03) Fish and Wildlife 6,363.6 7,513.1
50 9.9 3.0 49.1 (-04) Watershed Stewardship 11,349.2 8,249.3
51 49.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 41,013.3 28,428.7
52 *Pursuant to 7 Del. C. § 3921
39
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
6 (40-04-00) Office of Environmental Protection
7 98.4 122.0 89.6 Personnel Costs 3,604.6 10,133.1
8 Travel 53.0
9 Contractual Services 1,785.9 1,236.1
10 Energy 118.5
11 Supplies and Materials 106.4 299.8
12 Capital Outlay 130.0
13 Other Items:
14 Local Emergency Planning Committees 343.0
15 AST Administration 851.6
16 HSCA - Clean-up 20,121.1
17 HSCA - Brownfields 5,051.7
18 HSCA - Administration 2,595.7
19 SARA 30.0 14.3
20 UST Administration 390.6
21 UST Recovered Costs 100.0
22 Stage II Vapor Recovery 75.0
23 Extremely Hazardous Substance Program 253.1
24 Environmental Response 525.8
25 Non-Title V 804.2
26 Enhanced I and M Program 241.2
27 Public Outreach 20.0
28 Tire Administration 196.7
29 Tire Clean-up 1,500.0
30 Whole Basin Management/TMDL 643.8
31 Board of Certification 14.0
32 Environmental Labs Personnel 1,100.0
33 Environmental Labs Expenditures 467.0
34 Surface Water Personnel 362.2
35 Surface Water Expenditures 1,509.9
36 Groundwater Personnel 59.1
37 Groundwater Expenditures 2,601.0
38 Water Supply Personnel 220.9
39 Water Supply Expenditures 201.0
40 Wetlands Personnel 497.2
41 Wetlands Expenditures 152.2
42 Hazardous Waste Transporter Fees 91.6
43 Waste End Personnel 30.4
44 Waste End Assessment 184.7
45 Hazardous Waste Personnel 170.3
46 Hazardous Waste Fees 66.9
47 Solid Waste Transporter Personnel 92.9
48 Solid Waste Transporter Fees 21.2
49 Solid Waste Personnel 427.4
50 Solid Waste Fees 188.2
51 Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site 490.0
52 SRF Future Administration 450.0
40
1
2
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
6 RGGI LIHEAP 780.0
7 RGGI CO2 Emissions 10,140.0
8 RGGI Administration 10% 1,579.9
9 RGGI Reduction Project 1,560.0
10 RGGI Weatherization 1,560.0
11 Other Items 1,174.8
12 98.4 122.0 89.6 TOTAL -- Office of Environmental Protection 64,482.4 12,935.6
13
14 19.0 32.0 11.0 (-02) Air Quality 5,093.8 2,074.5
15 19.8 39.9 44.3 (-03) Water 7,868.9 5,954.6
16 32.8 41.9 19.3 (-04) Waste and Hazardous Substances 34,881.9 3,176.1
17 26.8 8.2 15.0 (-05) Climate, Coastal, and Energy 16,637.8 1,730.4
18 98.4 122.0 89.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 64,482.4 12,935.6
19
20
21 175.4 240.3 367.3 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 115,243.8 54,205.6
22 NATURAL RESOURCES AND
23 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
41
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (45-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 43.0 10.5 121.7 Personnel Costs 3,239.3 13,977.2
7 Travel 39.0 22.7
8 Contractual Services 355.3 3,782.8
9 Energy 18.7 477.4
10 Supplies and Materials 42.0 826.7
11 Capital Outlay 5.0 52.6
12 Other Items:
13 Police Training Council 11.8
14 0.8 Local Emergency Planning Councils 62.4
15 2.0 School Safety Plans 346.7
16 ITC Funds 15.0
17 Brain Injury Trust Fund 50.0
18 Body Camera Program 500.3
19 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police 2,125.0
20 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - Local Law Enforcement 2,125.0
21 System Support 888.2
22 Hazardous Waste Cleanup 100.0
23 Resale - Communication Parts 336.0
24 Vehicles 170.4
25 Other Items 0.7
26 Retired Canines 36.0
27 POST/DEPAC 69.1
28 43.0 10.5 124.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 9,444.6 20,230.7
29
30 2.0 20.0 (-01) Administration 4,350.0 3,607.9
31 3.5 23.5 (-20) Communication 1,635.6 4,640.4
32 30.0 14.0 (-30) Delaware Emergency 1,521.6
33 Management Agency
34 8.0 2.0 (-40) Highway Safety 219.4
35 3.0 1.0 (-50) Developmental Disabilities 127.0
36 Council
37 2.0 (-60) State Council for Persons with 367.5
38 Disabilities
39 7.0 (-70) Division of Gaming Enforcement 3,459.0
40 62.0 (-80) Division of Forensic Science 9,746.9
41 43.0 10.5 124.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,444.6 20,230.7
Year ending June 30, 2026
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
42
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
5 (45-02-00) Capitol Police
6 1.0 114.0 Personnel Costs 135.4 13,027.8
7 Travel 5.5
8 Contractual Services 514.1
9 Supplies and Materials 138.6
10 Other Item:
11 Special Duty 271.9
12 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Capitol Police 407.3 13,686.0
13
14 1.0 114.0 (-10) Capitol Police 407.3 13,686.0
15 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 407.3 13,686.0
16
17 (45-04-00) Division of Alcohol
18 and Tobacco Enforcement
19 1.5 2.0 11.5 Personnel Costs 43.1 1,832.8
20 Travel 2.8 0.5
21 Contractual Services 36.6 304.5
22 Supplies and Materials 10.0 25.2
23 Capital Outlay 1.0 1.1
24 Tobacco Fund:
25 4.0 Personnel Costs 482.3
26 Contractual Services 101.1
27 Supplies and Materials 24.1
28 Other Items 110.0
29 13.0 Marijuana Control Act 2,458.8
30 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Division of Alcohol 3,269.8 2,164.1
31 and Tobacco Enforcement
32
33 1.5 19.0 11.5 (-10) Division of Alcohol 3,269.8 2,164.1
34 and Tobacco Enforcement
35 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,269.8 2,164.1
36
37 (45-05-00) Office of the Marijuana
38 Commissioner
39 3.0 Personnel Costs 414.0
40 Contractual Services 6.3
41 4.0 Marijuana Control Act 877.1
42 2.0 Medical Marijuana 480.1
43 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Marijuana 1,357.2 420.3
44 Commissioner
45
46 6.0 3.0 (-10) Office of the Marijuana 1,357.2 420.3
47 Commissioner
48 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,357.2 420.3
43
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
5 (45-06-00) State Police
6 51.8 70.0 880.2 Personnel Costs 6,428.4 168,416.7
7 Travel 136.8
8 Contractual Services 1,570.4 8,673.0
9 Energy 145.7
10 Supplies and Materials 1,391.1 7,497.0
11 Capital Outlay 1,046.0 146.0
12 Other Items:
13 Vehicles 79.8 3,609.6
14 Real Time Crime Reporting 48.1
15 Other Items 112.5
16 Crime Reduction Fund 110.0
17 Special Duty Fund 7,069.2
18 20.0 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police
19 15.0 Body Camera Program 2,500.7
20 15.0 Expungement Acts 1,278.1
21 19.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program 2,485.2
22 5.0 Lethal Firearms Safety Program 586.4
23 10.0 Permit to Purchase 4,101.9
24 51.8 90.0 944.2 TOTAL -- State Police 17,882.3 199,550.3
25
26 60.0 (-01) Executive 226.7 11,076.3
27 5.0 (-02) Building Maintenance and 710.4
28 Construction
29 32.0 384.0 (-03) Patrol 4,183.6 81,735.2
30 35.5 12.0 155.5 (-04) Criminal Investigation 6,426.3 37,961.3
31 10.0 63.0 (-05) Special Investigation 588.7 15,942.2
32 28.0 (-06) Aviation 8,659.7
33 13.3 16.0 2.7 (-07) Traffic 3,165.4 1,908.1
34 17.0 117.0 (-08) State Bureau of Identification 1,455.2 14,376.1
35 11.0 (-09) Training 340.7 3,564.4
36 1.0 3.0 95.0 (-10) Communications 212.1 11,104.1
37 13.0 (-11) Transportation 1,283.6 10,130.6
38 2.0 10.0 (-12) Community Relations 2,381.9
39 51.8 90.0 944.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 17,882.3 199,550.3
40
41
42 96.3 126.5 1,197.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 32,361.2 236,051.4
43 SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
44
1
2
3 $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
5 (55-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 (55-01-01) Office of the Secretary
7 36.0 Personnel Costs 3,319.1
8 Travel 24.1
9 Contractual Services 153.8
10 Supplies and Materials 6.5
11 Salary Contingency 366.8
12 36.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,870.3
13
14 (55-01-02) Finance
15 57.0 Personnel Costs 14,319.4
16 Travel 7.1
17 Contractual Services 6,259.2
18 Energy 1,021.9
19 Supplies and Materials 383.2
20 57.0 TOTAL -- Finance 21,990.8
21
22 (55-01-03) Community Relations
23 7.0 Personnel Costs 907.9
24 Travel 10.0
25 Contractual Services 124.8
26 Supplies and Materials 27.0
27 7.0 TOTAL -- Community Relations 1,069.7
28
29 (55-01-04) Human Resources
30 Travel 6.2
31 Contractual Services 283.5
32 Supplies and Materials 47.7
33 TOTAL -- Human Resources 337.4
34
35 100.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 27,268.2
36
37 (55-02-01) Technology and Innovation
38 18.0 Personnel Costs 1,575.5
39 Travel 24.1
40 Contractual Services 15,085.2
41 Supplies and Materials 1,137.4
42 18.0 TOTAL -- Technology and Innovation 17,822.2
Year ending June 30, 2026
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
45
1
2
3 $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
Year ending June 30, 2026
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
5 (55-03-01) Planning
6 50.0 10.0 Personnel Costs 4,967.5
7 Travel 25.4
8 Contractual Services 1,847.3
9 Energy 7.0
10 Supplies and Materials 128.3
11 Capital Outlay 10.0
12 50.0 10.0 TOTAL -- Planning 6,985.5
13
14 (55-04-00) Maintenance and Operations
15 (55-04-70) Maintenance Districts
16 687.0 30.0 Personnel Costs 50,645.9
17 Travel 16.9
18 Contractual Services 12,099.9
19 Energy 2,486.1
20 Supplies and Materials 9,272.4
21 Capital Outlay 210.0
22 Snow/Storm Contingency 10,000.0
23 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance Districts 84,731.2
24
25 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance and Operations 84,731.2
26
27 (55-06-01) Delaware Transportation Authority
28 Delaware Transit Corporation
29 Transit Operations 118,564.7
30 Taxi Services Support "E & D" 148.5
31 Kent and Sussex Transportation "E & D" 1,494.3
32 TOTAL -- Delaware Transit Corporation 120,207.5
33
34 DTA Indebtedness
35 Debt Service:
36 Transportation Trust Fund 95,138.3
37 TOTAL -- DTA Indebtedness 95,138.3
38
39 TOTAL -- Delaware Transportation Authority* 215,345.8
40 *Delaware Transportation Authority, 2 Del. C. c. 13.
41 These funds, except the Regulatory Revolving Funds, are not deposited with the State Treasurer.
42
43 (55-07-01) US 301 Maintenance Operations
44 9.0 Personnel Costs 732.9
45 Contractual Services 3,397.2
46 Energy 98.5
47 Supplies and Materials 222.0
48 Debt Service 18,833.9
49 9.0 TOTAL -- US 301 Maintenance Operations 23,284.5
46
1
2
3 $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
Year ending June 30, 2026
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
5 (55-08-00) Transportation Solutions
6 (55-08-30) Project Teams
7 64.0 253.0 Personnel Costs 6,913.0
8 Travel 6.0
9 Contractual Services 800.9
10 Energy 34.9
11 Supplies and Materials 207.2
12 Capital Outlay 171.4
13 64.0 253.0 TOTAL -- Project Teams 8,133.4
14
15 (55-08-40) Traffic
16 141.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 12,087.8
17 Contractual Services 4,606.6
18 Energy 586.8
19 Supplies and Materials 553.1
20 Capital Outlay 47.7
21 141.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Traffic 17,882.0
22
23 205.0 256.0 TOTAL -- Transportation Solutions 26,015.4
24
25 (55-11-00) Motor Vehicles
26 (55-11-10) Administration
27 411.0 Personnel Costs 29,341.4
28 Travel 20.0
29 Contractual Services 5,610.1
30 Supplies and Materials 703.3
31 Capital Outlay 53.1
32 Motorcycle Safety 154.0
33 411.0 TOTAL -- Administration 35,881.9
34
35 (55-11-60) Toll Administration
36 106.0 Personnel Costs 8,379.9
37 Travel 3.0
38 Contractual Services 3,062.3
39 Energy 273.3
40 Supplies and Materials 306.3
41 Capital Outlay 41.0
42 Contractual - E-ZPass Operations 5,000.0 15,281.2
43 106.0 TOTAL -- Toll Administration 5,000.0 27,347.0
44
45 517.0 TOTAL -- Motor Vehicles 5,000.0 63,228.9
46
47
48 1,586.0 296.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5,000.0 464,681.7
47
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (60-01-00) Administration
6 17.6 50.8 4.6 Personnel Costs 5,857.4 484.4
7 Travel 20.0
8 Contractual Services 1,544.6 374.5
9 Energy 11.4
10 Supplies and Materials 91.0 6.0
11 Capital Outlay 40.0
12 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Administration 7,553.0 876.3
13
14 1.0 6.6 0.4 (-10) Office of the Secretary 1,605.9 349.5
15 8.0 1.0 (-20) Office of Occupational and 106.9
16 Labor Market Information
17 8.6 17.2 3.2 (-40) Administrative Support 2,144.1 419.9
18 27.0 (-50) Paid Family Medical Leave 3,803.0
19 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 7,553.0 876.3
20
21 (60-06-00) Unemployment Insurance
22 120.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 188.3
23 Travel 0.1
24 Contractual Services 210.9
25 Energy 1.0
26 Supplies and Materials 2.5
27 Capital Outlay 2.2
28 Other Item:
29 Revenue Refund 71.9
30 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Unemployment Insurance 476.9
31
32 120.0 3.0 (-01) Unemployment Insurance 476.9
33 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 476.9
34
35 (60-07-00) Industrial Affairs
36 12.6 60.8 18.6 Personnel Costs 7,047.2 1,652.5
37 Travel 60.3
38 Contractual Services 6,801.9 169.6
39 Supplies and Materials 53.6
40 Capital Outlay 43.6
41 Wage Theft 17.0
42 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Industrial Affairs 14,023.6 1,822.1
43
44 1.1 38.9 (-01) Office of Workers' Compensation 6,349.8
45 2.0 20.4 9.6 (-02) Office of Labor Law Enforcement 7,336.1 960.7
46 6.5 1.5 (-03) Occupational Safety and Health 337.7
47 Administration/Bureau of
48 Labor Statistics
49 3.0 9.0 (-04) Anti-Discrimination 861.4
50 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,023.6 1,822.1
Year ending June 30, 2026
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
48
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
5 (60-08-00) Vocational Rehabilitation
6 128.5 1.5 2.0 Personnel Costs 449.4 172.2
7 Travel 0.5
8 Contractual Services 566.0 3,634.4
9 Supplies and Materials 32.0 76.9
10 Other Item:
11 Supported Employment 560.7
12 128.5 1.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Vocational Rehabilitation 1,047.4 4,444.7
13
14 74.5 1.5 2.0 (-10) Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1,047.4 4,444.7
15 54.0 (-20) Disability Determination Services
16 128.5 1.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,047.4 4,444.7
17
18 (60-09-00) Employment and Training
19 67.0 4.0 25.0 Personnel Costs 310.2 2,224.8
20 Travel 5.0 3.0
21 Contractual Services 187.6 936.9
22 Energy 7.3
23 Supplies and Materials 20.0 21.4
24 Other Items:
25 Summer Youth Program 625.0
26 Welfare Reform 863.1
27 Blue Collar Skills 3,930.0
28 Workforce Development 630.0
29 Learning for Careers Program 500.0
30 Elevate Delaware 500.0
31 Advancement Through Pardons and Expungements 175.0
32 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Employment and Training 4,452.8 6,486.5
33
34 67.0 4.0 25.0 (-20) Employment and Training Services 4,452.8 6,486.5
35 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,452.8 6,486.5
36
37
38 345.7 120.1 50.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 27,553.7 13,629.6
49
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (65-01-00) Agriculture
6 19.7 46.7 82.6 Personnel Costs 4,675.6 7,971.3
7 Travel 131.5 26.8
8 Contractual Services 1,391.6 726.8
9 Energy 33.1 22.7
10 Supplies and Materials 275.8 131.1
11 Capital Outlay 348.3 20.5
12 Other Items:
13 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 126.6
14 Nutrient Management Program 823.3
15 Agriculture Development Program 139.6
16 Plant Pest Survey and Control 10.0
17 Cover Crops 19.6
18 Poultry Health Surveillance 497.2
19 Carvel Center/Irrigation 260.0
20 Educational Assistance 15.0
21 Revenue Refund 7.7
22 Fingerprints 110.0
23 Fingerprinting 75.5
24 Equine Drug Testing 1,015.0
25 Research and Development 75.0
26 Purses and Promotions 35.0
27 Pet Food Registration Software 5.0
28 Ag Production Assistance Program 2,000.0
29 Dairy Risk Management 87.9
30 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Agriculture 8,320.7 12,736.8
31
32 1.5 16.5 (-01) Administration 327.5 4,976.3
33 7.0 (-02) Agriculture Compliance 45.0 775.1
34 7.7 13.7 4.6 (-03) Food Products Inspection 1,174.1 539.2
35 5.0 2.5 17.5 (-04) Forest Service 801.7 1,662.5
36 1.0 11.0 (-05) Harness Racing Commission 2,434.8
37 2.0 7.0 (-06) Pesticides 893.0
38 0.5 1.0 3.5 (-07) Planning 380.6
39 2.0 10.0 (-08) Plant Industries 162.3 995.0
40 1.0 9.0 (-09) Animal Health 995.8
41 10.0 (-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 1,877.5
42 1.0 8.0 (-11) Weights and Measures 63.3 896.3
43 0.5 5.5 (-12) Nutrient Management 1,452.6
44 1.0 1.0 (-13) Agricultural Lands Preservation 541.5 63.4
45 Foundation
46 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,320.7 12,736.8
47
48
49 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 8,320.7 12,736.8
Year ending June 30, 2026
(65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
50
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (70-01-01) State Election Commissioner
6 45.0 Personnel Costs 4,343.0
7 Travel 8.3
8 Contractual Services 2,835.0
9 Energy 125.4
10 Supplies and Materials 33.3
11 Other Items:
12 Technology Development 20.0
13 Voting Machines 1,642.0
14 Voter Purging 15.0
15 School Elections 267.4
16 45.0 TOTAL -- State Election Commissioner 9,289.4
17
18
19 45.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS 9,289.4
Year ending June 30, 2026
(70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
51
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (75-01-01) Office of the State Fire Marshal
6 25.5 26.5 Personnel Costs 2,180.2 3,240.6
7 Travel 34.0
8 Contractual Services 366.8 482.3
9 Energy 62.6
10 Supplies and Materials 81.0 23.4
11 Capital Outlay 196.2
12 Other Item:
13 Revenue Refund 1.5
14 25.5 26.5 TOTAL -- Office of the State Fire Marshal 2,859.7 3,808.9
15
16 (75-02-01) State Fire School
17 22.0 Personnel Costs 2,921.3
18 Contractual Services 426.0
19 Energy 118.2
20 Supplies and Materials 160.0
21 Capital Outlay 35.5
22 Other Items:
23 Stress Management 4.6
24 EMT Training 156.4
25 Local Emergency Planning Commission 50.0
26 Educational Assistance 120.0
27 22.0 TOTAL -- State Fire School 50.0 3,942.0
28
29 (75-03-01) State Fire Prevention Commission
30 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,016.9
31 Travel 13.0
32 Contractual Services 240.5
33 Supplies and Materials 16.1
34 Other Items:
35 Statewide Fire Safety Education 75.0
36 Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association 52.0
37 12.0 TOTAL -- State Fire Prevention Commission 1,413.5
38
39
40 25.5 60.5 TOTAL -- FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION 2,909.7 9,164.4
Year ending June 30, 2026
(75-00-00) FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
52
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (76-01-01) Delaware National Guard
6 97.5 31.5 Personnel Costs 4,077.8
7 Travel 18.0
8 Contractual Services 778.0
9 Energy 736.6
10 Supplies and Materials 140.0
11 Other Items:
12 Unit Fund Allowance 27.1
13 Educational Assistance 457.4
14 Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program 85.0
15 97.5 31.5 TOTAL -- Delaware National Guard 6,319.9
16
17
18 97.5 31.5 TOTAL -- DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD 6,319.9
Year ending June 30, 2026
(76-00-00) DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD
53
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (77-01-01) Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens
6 3.0 Personnel Costs 341.8
7 Travel 3.1
8 Contractual Services 51.7
9 Supplies and Materials 5.0
10 3.0 TOTAL -- Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens 401.6
11
12
13 3.0 TOTAL -- ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 401.6
14
Year ending June 30, 2026
(77-00-00) ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
54
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (90-01-00) University of Delaware
6 (90-01-01) University of Delaware
7 Operations 108,627.2
8 Scholarships 19,042.8
9 SEED Scholarship 4,600.0
10 Nursing Expansion 247.3
11 College of Business and Economics 1,841.6
12 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 6,385.0
13 College of Arts and Sciences 1,341.4
14 College of Earth, Ocean and Environment 878.1
15 College of Health Sciences 598.5
16 College of Engineering 2,709.0
17 College of Education and Human Development 2,914.8
18 Biden School of Public Policy 1,274.3
19 Other Programs 784.5
20 TOTAL -- University of Delaware 151,244.5
21
22 (90-01-02) Delaware Geological Survey
23 Operations 2,238.7
24 River Master Program 127.3
25 Water Resources Agency 185.9
26 TOTAL -- Delaware Geological Survey 2,551.9
27
28 TOTAL -- University of Delaware 153,796.4
29
30 (90-03-00) Delaware State University
31 (90-03-01) Operations
32 Operations 49,946.6
33 Nursing Expansion 434.5
34 Work Study 211.7
35 Mishoe Scholarships 50.0
36 Cooperative Extension 1,201.7
37 Cooperative Research 1,273.1
38 Cooperative Forestry 88.8
39 Title VI Compliance 220.0
40 Academic Incentive 50.0
41 General Scholarships 786.0
42 Inspire Scholarships 13,000.0
43 Athletic Grant 225.4
44 Aid to Needy Students 2,057.4
45 Energy 2,195.9
46 Racial Equity Consortium 350.0
47 TOTAL -- Operations 72,091.1
48
49 (90-03-05) Sponsored Programs and Research
50
51 TOTAL -- Delaware State University 72,091.1
Year ending June 30, 2026
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
55
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
5 (90-04-00) Delaware Technical Community College
6 (90-04-01) Office of the President
7 42.0 57.0 Personnel Costs 17,533.4
8 Contractual Services 100.0
9 Aid to Needy Students 39.3
10 Academic Incentive 50.0
11 Associate in Arts Program - Operations 236.0
12 Associate in Arts Program - Academic 1,496.9
13 SEED Scholarship 13,937.6
14 Career Pathways 1,000.0
15 Nursing Program 1,250.0
16 42.0 57.0 TOTAL -- Office of the President 35,643.2
17
18 (90-04-02) Owens Campus
19 76.0 219.0 Personnel Costs 25,818.6
20 Contractual Services 519.9
21 Environmental Training Center 125.0
22 Aid to Needy Students 244.8
23 Grants 48.2
24 Work Study 31.2
25 76.0 219.0 TOTAL -- Owens Campus 26,787.7
26
27 (90-04-04) George Campus
28 71.0 166.0 Personnel Costs 18,552.3
29 Contractual Services 392.8
30 Aid to Needy Students 199.8
31 Grants 32.5
32 Work Study 40.1
33 71.0 166.0 TOTAL -- George Campus 19,217.5
34
35 (90-04-05) Stanton Campus
36 76.0 197.0 Personnel Costs 22,618.5
37 Aid to Needy Students 184.8
38 Grants 27.5
39 Work Study 41.1
40 76.0 197.0 TOTAL -- Stanton Campus 22,871.9
41
42 (90-04-06) Terry Campus
43 95.0 154.0 Personnel Costs 17,193.4
44 Aid to Needy Students 218.3
45 Grants 21.0
46 Work Study 21.7
47 95.0 154.0 TOTAL -- Terry Campus 17,454.4
48
49 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Technical Community College 121,974.7
50
51
52 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 347,862.2
56
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (95-01-00) Department of Education
6 (95-01-01) Office of the Secretary
7 18.0 Personnel Costs 2,890.9
8 Travel 13.0
9 18.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 2,903.9
10
11 (95-01-02) Academic Support
12 12.1 27.9 Personnel Costs 4,743.7
13 Operations 27.9
14 Digital Learning Operations 1,129.7
15 1.0 Unique Alternatives 191.3
16 Student Assessment System 5,916.5
17 4.0 Statewide Autism Support 700.6
18 12.1 1.0 31.9 TOTAL --Academic Support 191.3 12,518.4
19
20 (95-01-03) Student Support
21 12.3 20.7 Personnel Costs 3,484.4
22 3.0 1.0 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Fund 1,254.0 152.0
23 12.3 3.0 21.7 TOTAL -- Student Support 1,254.0 3,636.4
24
25 (95-01-04) Workforce Support
26 2.8 32.2 Personnel Costs 4,907.7
27 Contractual Services 500.5
28 Operations 1,084.6
29 Educator Certification and Development 483.5
30 Higher Education Operations 381.2
31 2.8 32.2 TOTAL -- Workforce Support 7,357.5
32
33 (95-01-05) Operations Support
34 4.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 7,152.5
35 Contractual Services 2,297.9
36 Energy 77.7
37 Supplies and Materials 34.6
38 Capital Outlay 10.0
39 Technology Operations 4,490.7
40 2.0 Delaware Science Coalition 221.5
41 4.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Operations Support 221.5 14,063.4
42
43 (95-01-06) Early Childhood Support
44 13.0 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,550.3
45 OCCL Operations 153.0
46 13.0 29.0 TOTAL -- Early Childhood Support 3,703.3
47
48 (95-01-20) Office of Equity and Innovation
49 1.0 Personnel Costs 208.3
50 Operations 120.0
51 1.0 TOTAL -- Office of Equity and Innovation 328.3
Year ending June 30, 2026
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
57
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
5 (95-01-30) Professional Standards Board
6 1.0 Personnel Costs 220.9
7 Professional Standards Board 71.0
8 1.0 TOTAL -- Professional Standards Board 291.9
9
10 (95-01-40) State Board of Education
11 1.0 Personnel Costs 143.9
12 State Board of Education 70.0
13 P-20 Council 4.0
14 1.0 TOTAL -- State Board of Education 217.9
15
16 44.2 6.0 182.8 TOTAL -- Department of Education 1,666.8 45,021.0
17
18 (95-02-00) District and Charter Operations
19 Division I Units (11,353):
20 16,686.1 Personnel Costs 1,516,116.5
21 Cafeteria Funds 24,260.6
22 Division II Units (12,559):
23 All Other Costs 11,693.8
24 Energy 29,733.0
25 Division III:
26 Equalization 113,583.6
27 Other Items:
28 General Contingency 25,168.3
29 School Improvement Funds 2,500.0
30 Special School Supports 750.4
31 Delmar Tuition 186.7
32 Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay Supplements 7,168.1
33 Educational Sustainment Fund 28,150.9
34 Odyssey of the Mind 48.4
35 Teacher of the Year 61.9
36 Educational Support Professional of the Year 9.0
37 Delaware Science Coalition 1,720.5 960.3
38 Student Organization 491.3
39 World Language Expansion 1,780.5
40 College Access 1,400.0
41 CPR Instruction 40.0
42 Student Discipline Program 5,335.2
43 Related Services for Students with Disabilities 4,171.5
44 Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational 360.0
45 Unique Alternatives 711.4 14,591.8
46 Opportunity Funding 66,840.4
47 Math Coaches 1,957.5
48 Year Long Residencies 1,000.0
49 Delaware Literacy Plan 850.0
50 Child Safety Awareness 286.0
58
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
5 Pathways 250.0
6 Mental Health Services 72,722.2
7 Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative 20,200.0
8 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year 9.0
9 Teacher Recruitment/Retention 4,000.0
10 Recognition Ceremonies 100.0
11 Mid Year Unit Count 1,000.0
12 Delaware Math Plan 200.0
13 School Safety and Security 1,000.0
14 Substitute Reimbursement 2,420.8
15 Early Literacy Coaches 3,000.0
16 Child Nutrition 247.0
17 Education Block Grants:
18 Professional Accountability and Instructional 7,045.1
19 Advancement Fund
20 Academic Excellence Block Grant 60,887.4
21 Technology Block Grant 3,767.5
22 Student Success Block Grant 4,692.0
23 Substitute Teacher Block Grant 2,000.0
24 Athletic Trainer Block Grant 2,000.0
25 Public School Transportation 186,129.2
26 16,686.1 TOTAL -- District and Charter Operations 2,431.9 2,231,165.9
27
28 16,686.1 (-01) Division Funding 1,695,387.5
29 (-02) Other Items 2,431.9 269,257.2
30 (-05) Education Block Grants 80,392.0
31 (-06) Public School Transportation 186,129.2
32 16,686.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,431.9 2,231,165.9
33
34 (95-03-00) Pass Through and Other Support Programs
35 Pass Through Programs:
36 On-Line Periodicals 516.8
37 Speech Pathology 700.0
38 Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher Preparation 150.0
39 Summer School - Gifted and Talented 126.0
40 Center for Economic Education 203.3
41 Special Needs Programs:
42 Early Childhood Assistance 15,774.3
43 12.0 Children Services Cost Recovery Project 1,668.8
44 47.5 Prison Education 6,878.2
45 Early Childhood Initiatives 36,416.6
46 2.0 Interagency Resource Management Committee 267.9
47 Parents as Teachers 1,065.5
48 Reading Interventions 500.0
49 Driver Training:
50 0.2 9.8 Driver's Education 42.0 2,936.2
51 Scholarships:
52 Scholarships and Grants 2,218.4
59
1
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Year ending June 30, 2026
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
5 SEED/Inspire Marketing 50.0
6 Loan Forgiveness - Educators 700.0
7 Mental Health and Speech Language Programs 300.0
8 Veterinary Tuition Assistance 497.6
9 Adult Education and Work Force Training:
10 Adult Education and Work Force Training 9,028.8
11 Craft Training 60.0
12 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Pass Through and Other Support Programs 1,770.8 78,329.6
13
14 (-15) Pass Through Programs 1,696.1
15 12.0 49.5 (-20) Special Needs Programs 1,668.8 60,902.5
16 0.2 9.8 (-30) Driver Training 42.0 2,936.2
17 (-40) Scholarships 3,766.0
18 (-50) Adult Education and Work Force 60.0 9,028.8
19 Training
20 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,770.8 78,329.6
21
22 (95-06-00) Delaware Advisory Council on
23 Career and Technical Education
24 3.0 Personnel Costs 419.3
25 Travel 6.2
26 Contractual Services 59.8
27 Supplies and Materials 3.0
28 3.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Advisory Council on 488.3
29 Career and Technical Education
30
31 3.0 (-01) Advisory Council 488.3
32 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 488.3
33
34
35 44.2 18.2 16,931.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 5,869.5 2,355,004.8
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1 Personnel $
2 TFO TFC NSF ASF GF TFO ASF GF
3
4 TOTALS
5
6 1,586.0 296.0 1,879.4 1,888.5 11,732.5 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENTS 464,681.7 959,331.1 3,849,646.6
7
8 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 347,862.2
9
10 44.2 18.2 16,931.2 TOTAL -- PUBLIC EDUCATION 5,869.5 2,355,004.8
11
12 1,586.0 296.0 2,283.6 1,906.7 29,456.7 GRAND TOTAL 464,681.7 965,200.6 6,552,513.6
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GENERAL 1
Section 2. Any previous act inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby suspended to the extent 2
of such inconsistency. 3
Section 3. If any provision of this Act, or of any rule, regulation or order thereunder, or the application of 4
such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of such 5
provisions of this Act or of such rule, regulation or order to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is 6
held invalid shall not be affected thereby. 7
Section 4. The monies appropriated in Section l of this Act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the 8
General Fund, except as otherwise referenced in Section l. 9
Section 5. The provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any section, chapter or title of the 10
Delaware Code and any Laws of Delaware providing for the application of "Sunset" shall be operative for th ose 11
agencies, commissions or boards effective during the current fiscal year. 12
Section 6. Due to the budget format, the restructuring of divisions into programs within divisions has 13
created more exempt positions per division than allowed by law for the participating departments; therefore, all 14
exempt positions authorized by 29 Del. C. § 5903, prior to July 1, 1987, shall remain exempt for this current fiscal 15
year, except as otherwise specified in this Act. 16
Section 7. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6334(c), for the current fiscal year, the 17
proposed budget plan, as prepared by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall be in such a 18
format that it can readily be analyzed and comprehensive in nature. 19
(b) This Act has been prepared in conformance with 78 Del. Laws, c. 90. For all sections with the 20
exception of Section 1, all comparisons to the previous year’s Budget Act are shown noting insertions by 21
underlining and deletions by strikethrough. 22
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6340(a), Section 1 of this Act summarizes salary and 23
wage and other employment costs into a single line entitled Personnel Costs. 24
(d) For the current fiscal year, the payroll recovery rate for the Workers’ Compensation Program shall be 25
1.40 percent unless a separate memorandum of agreement exists. 26
(e) Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 60A or any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the 27
contrary, the employer contribution from state agencies and non-state entities to qualified participants of the 28
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Deferred Compensation Program shall be suspended beginning July 1, 2008. It is the intent of the General Assembly 1
that this program be reinstated when funding becomes available. 2
(f) Effe ctive January 1, 2025, the other employment cost rate will increase by 0.08 percent Section 1 of 3
this Act provides funding for family caregiving leave benefits per SS1 for SB1 of the 151st General Assembly at a 4
rate of 0.08 percent through December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, the family caregiver leave benefit rate 5
shall be split equally between employee and employer at a rate of 0.04 percent. 6
(g) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a state employee pension rate of 24.10 24.19 percen t. The 7
components of the rate are 13.33 13.28 percent for pension liability, 10.41 percent for retiree health insurance costs 8
and 0.36 0.50 percent for the Other Post-Employment Benefits fund. 9
(h) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a judicial pension rate of 17.03 17.97 pe rcent. 10
(i) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a New State Police pension rate of 34.37 33.04 per cent. 11
(j) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for Group Health Insurance costs in the Department of Human 12
Resour
ces, Division of Statewide Benefits (16-05-01). The appropriation provides for the State’s active and retired 13
employee health benefits as follows: 14
$ in millions
FY23 Actual
Expense
FY24 Projected
Expense
FY25 Projected
Expense
Active Employees $ 785.9 $ 851.2 $ 932.8
Non-Medicare Retirees $ 147.7 $ 141.4 $ 155.0
Medicare Retirees $ 256.1 $ 286.3 $ 310.4
Total $ 1,189.7 $ 1,278.9 $ 1,398.2
$ in millions
FY24 Actual
Expense
FY25 Projected
Expense
FY26 Projected
Expense
Active Employees $ 855.6 $ 980.6 $ 1,086.1
Non-Medicare Retirees $ 141.1 $ 160.2 $ 177.7
Medicare Retirees $ 282.5 $ 313.0 $ 343.5
Total $ 1,279.2 $ 1,453.8 $ 1,607.3
(k) Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation for Salary/OEC Contingency in Executive, Office of 15
Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). Included in said appropriation is funding 16
to establish a long-term, financially sustainable plan to provide post-retirement increases. It is the intent of the 17
General Assembly to work jointly with the Governor to phase-in the implementation of this plan with the goal to 18
fully implement by June 30, 2026. 19
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(l) (k) The abbreviations set forth in this Act for authorized positions or funding mean the following: 1
GF - Gen eral Fund 2
ASF - Appropriated Special Funds 3
NSF - Non-appropriated Special Funds 4
TFO - Trust Fund Operations 5
TFC - Trust Fund Capital 6
FTE - Full-time Equivalent 7
All Merit Rules referenced in this Act refer to the Merit Rules in effect June 30, 2024 2025. 8
Section 8. MER IT SYSTEM, NON-MERIT SYSTEM, AND MERIT COMPARABLE SALARY 9
SCHEDULES. 10
(a) All provisions of subsections (a) (1), (b), (c) and (i) through (l) of this section shall not apply to those 11
Meri
t System employees who are covered by a final collective bargaining agreement under 19 Del. C. § 1311A and 12
19 Del. C. c. 16. The effective dates of agreements pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A and 19 Del. C. c. 16 shall occur 13
simultaneously with the fiscal year following final agreement between the State of Delaware and ratification of that 14
agreement by the respective certified bargaining unit, provided funds are appropriated in Section 1 of this Act for 15
said agreements. All pay changes shall become effective on the first day of a full pay cycle. Section 1 of this Act 16
makes no appropriation, and no subsequent appropriation shall be made during the fiscal year, for any compensation 17
items as defined in 19 Del. C. § 1311A, and for positions organized under 19 Del. C. c. 16, reached as a result of 18
negotiations, mediation or interest arbitration. Should a bargaining agreement not be finalized by December 1 or 19
May 1 of each fiscal year, employees represented by the bargaining unit negotiating said agreement shall receive 20
compensation pursuant to the provisions of this section until such time as an agreement takes effect. A final 21
bargaining agreement shall be defined as an agreement between the State of Delaware and a certified bargaining 22
unit, which is not retroactive and in which the agreement’s completion is achieved through ratification by the 23
respective bargaining unit, mediation or binding interest arbitration. 24
(1) Effective the first day of the first full pay period of the fiscal year, the following pay plans are 25
establ
ished for state Merit System employees: 26
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Annual Salary 1
STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN* 2
(Standard Work Schedule of 37.5 Hours per Work Week) 3
PAY 80% o f 100% of 120% of 4
GRADE Midpoi nt Midpoint Midpoint 5
3 29,250** 30, 755 36,906 6
4 29,250** 32, 727 39,272 7
5 29,250** 34, 825 41,790 8
6 29,646 37,058 44,470 9
7 31,546 39,433 47,320 10
8 33,569 41,961 50,353 11
9 35,721 44,651 53,581 12
10 38,010 47,513 57,016 13
11 40,446 50,558 60,670 14
12 43,039 53,799 64,559 15
13 45,798 57,248 68,698 16
14 48,734 60,917 73,100 17
15 51,858 64,822 77,786 18
16 55,182 68,978 82,774 19
17 58,719 73,399 88,079 20
18 62,483 78,104 93,725 21
19 66,489 83,111 99,733 22
20 70,750 88,438 106,126 23
21 75,286 94,107 112,928 24
22 80,112 100,140 120, 168 25
23 85,246 106,558 127, 870 26
24 90,710 113,388 136, 066 27
25 96,526 120,657 144, 788 28
26 102,710 128,388 154,066 29
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 30
**Fiscal Year 2025 Minimum Pay Policy. 31
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Annual Salary 1
STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN* 2
(Standard Work Schedule of 37.5 Hours per Work Week) 3
PAY 80% o f 100% of 120% of 4
GRADE Midpoi nt Midpoint Midpoint 5
3 29,835** 31,370 37,644 6
4 29,835** 33,382 40,058 7
5 29,835** 35,522 42,626 8
6 30,239 37,799 45, 359 9
7 32,178 40,222 48, 266 10
8 34,240 42,800 51, 360 11
9 36,435 45,544 54, 653 12
10 38,770 48,463 58, 156 13
11 41,255 51,569 61, 883 14
12 43,900 54,875 65, 850 15
13 46,714 58,393 70, 072 16
14 49,708 62,135 74, 562 17
15 52,894 66,118 79, 342 18
16 56,286 70,3 58 84,430 19
17 59,894 74,867 89, 840 20
18 63,733 79,666 95, 599 21
19 67,818 84,773 101, 728 22
20 72,166 90,207 108, 248 23
21 76,791 95,989 115, 187 24
22 81,714 102,143 122,5 72 25
23 86,951 108,689 130,4 27 26
24 92,525 115,656 138,7 87 27
25 98,456 123,070 147,6 84 28
26 104,765 130,956 157,1 47 29
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 30
**Fiscal Year 2026 Minimum Pay Policy. 31
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STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN* 1
(Standard Work Schedule of 40 Hours per Work Week) 2
PAY 80% o f 100% of 120% of 3
GRADE Midpoi nt Midpoint Midpoint 4
3 31,200** 32, 805 39,366 5
4 31,200** 34, 908 41,890 6
5 31,200** 37, 146 44,575 7
6 31,622 39,527 47,432 8
7 33,649 42,061 50,473 9
8 35,806 44,757 53,708 10
9 38,101 47,626 57,151 11
10 40,543 50,679 60,815 12
11 43,142 53,927 64,712 13
12 45,907 57,384 68,861 14
13 48,850 61,062 73,274 15
14 51,981 64,976 77,971 16
15 55,313 69,141 82,969 17
16 58,858 73,573 88,288 18
17 62,631 78,289 93,947 19
18 66,646 83,307 99,968 20
19 70,918 88,647 106,376 21
20 75,464 94,330 113,196 22
21 80,301 100,376 120, 451 23
22 85,448 106,810 128, 172 24
23 90,926 113,657 136, 388 25
24 96,754 120,942 145, 130 26
25 102,955 128,694 154,433 27
26 109,555 136,944 164,333 28
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 29
** Fiscal Year 2025 Minimum Pay Policy. 30
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STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN* 1
(Standard Work Schedule of 40 Hours per Work Week) 2
PAY 80% o f 100% of 120% of 3
GRADE Midpoi nt Midpoint Midpoint 4
3 31,824** 33, 461 40,153 5
4 31,824** 35,6 06 42,727 6
5 31,824** 37,8 89 45,467 7
6 32,254 40,318 48,382 8
7 34,322 42,902 51,482 9
8 36,522 45,652 54,782 10
9 38,863 48,579 58,295 11
10 41,354 51,693 62,032 12
11 44,005 55,006 66,007 13
12 46,826 58,532 70,238 14
13 49,826 62,283 74,740 15
14 53,021 66,276 79,531 16
15 56,419 70,524 84,629 17
16 60,035 75,044 90,053 18
17 63,884 79,855 95,826 19
18 67,978 84,973 101,968 20
19 72,336 90,420 108,504 21
20 76,974 96,217 115,460 22
21 81,907 102,384 122, 861 23
22 87,157 108,946 130, 735 24
23 92,744 115,930 139, 116 25
24 98,689 123,361 148, 033 26
25 105,014 131,268 157,522 27
26 111,746 139,683 167,620 28
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 29
** Fiscal Year 2026 Minimum Pay Policy. 30
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(2) Merit Rule 4.13.3 notwithstanding, the standard work week for employees in the following 1
classification series as approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, Director 2
of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General shall be 40 hours: 3
DEPARTMENT CLASS SERIES 4
Department of Finance Gaming Inspector Series 5
Gaming Inspection Supervisor 6
Department of Correction Community Work Program Coordinator 7
Correctional Food Services Administrator 8
Food Service Quality Control Administrator 9
Director of Probation and Parole 10
Probation and Parole Officer Series 11
Probation and Parole Regional Manager 12
Probation and Parole Officer Supervisor 13
Probation and Parole Operations Administrator 14
Fiscal Manager (DOC) 15
Trainer/Educator Series 16
Correctional Treatment Administrator-JTVCC 17
Correctional Treatment Administrator-SCI 18
Correctional Treatment Administrator-BWCI 19
Correctional Treatment Administrator-HRYCI 20
Correctional Officer Series 21
Correctional Security Superintendent 22
Correctional Operations Manager 23
Warden and Deputy Warden 24
Correctional Facility Maintenance Manager 25
Capital Program Administrator – Prisons/Facilities 26
Correctional Construction Manager/Facility Inspector 27
Prison Industries Director 28
Intelligence Analyst 29
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Management Analyst III – Bureau of Prisons/Special 1
Ops 2
Bureau Chief – Prisons 3
Assistant Bureau Chief – Prisons 4
Bureau Chief – Community Corrections 5
Assistant Bureau Chief – Community Corrections 6
Department of Natural Resources and Natural Resources Police Officer Series 7
Environmental Control 8
Department of Safety and Homeland Alcohol and Tobacco Police Officer Series 9
Security 10
Alcohol and Tobacco Police Lieutenant 11
Deputy Principal Assistant – Drug and Alcohol 12
Drug Control and Enforcement Agent 13
Chief Drug Control and Enforcement Agent 14
Division Director – Drug and Alcohol 15
Telecommunications Specialist (ERC) 16
Telecommunications Shift Supervisor 17
Capitol Police Officer Series 18
DSHS Security Officer Series 19
Communications Dispatcher 20
Assistant Manager State Police Telecommunications 21
Manager State Police Telecommunications 22
ERC Supervisors 23
Telecommunications Central Control Operations 24
Supervisor 25
Department of Transportation Toll Collector 26
Toll Plaza Operations Manager 27
Toll Corporal 28
Toll Sergeant 29
TMC EPS Technician 30
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TMC Planner IV 1
Department of Agriculture Agricultural Commodity Inspectors - Food Products 2
Inspection 3
Food Product Inspection Field Supervisor 4
Meat Inspector 5
Meat Inspection Field Supervisor 6
Meat Compliance Investigation Officer 7
Food Products Inspection Administrator 8
Fire Prevention Commission Training Administrator I 9
Deputy Fire Marshal Series I-V 10
Fire Marshal 11
Director, Fire School 12
(3) During the fiscal year, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the 13
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may designate other appropriate 14
classes or groups of employees to work and be paid according to a standard work week of 40 15
hours. Such designation shall be based upon the operational necessity of agencies to require 16
employees to regularly and consistently work in excess of 37.5 hours per week and upon the 17
availability of any required funding. 18
(4) To the extent or where an employee is covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement 19
pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, the provisions contained within said agreement 20
pertaining to compensation shall apply. 21
(i) Merit employees covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement under 19 Del. C. § 22
1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16 may not bargain for pay rate increases that exceed the pay ranges 23
for the respective pay grades. 24
(ii) Merit employees covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement under 19 Del. C. § 25
1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16 may not bargain for benefits programs established pursuant to 29 26
Del. C. c. 52 and 96, items listed in 29 Del. C. § 5938c, position classification, shift 27
differential, leave accrual, or workers compensation. 28
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(b) SELECTIVE MARKET VARIATIONS. 1
Recognizing the need for flexibility to respond to critical external market pressures, selective market 2
variations are permitted to the uniform pay plan structure for job classes that are key to the performance of 3
state functions. 4
(1) The appointing authority shall identify job classes or job families to be considered for selective 5
market variations according to turnover rates, recruitment problems, vacancy rates, feasibility for 6
the work to be performed on a contractual basis and other criteria established by the Secretary of 7
the Department of Human Resources. 8
(2) Upon receipt of the identified classes, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall 9
survey the appropriate labor market to determine the State's position in this labor market. 10
(3) The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management 11
and Budget and the Controller General shall review the information provided in Sections 8(b) (1) 12
and (2) and shall recommend approval or disapproval for the classes for selective market 13
compensation variations. 14
(4) Upon approval, the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary values shall be raised according to 15
the results of the labor market surveys for the job class. For the purposes of this section, the 16
minimum value of the salary scale shall remain at 75 percent of midpoint and the maximum value 17
shall remain at 125 percent unless the minimum value under the selective market range for a class 18
is less than the minimum value of the Merit System Pay Plan. The minimum for the class on 19
selective market shall be no less than the Merit System Pay Plan minimum value. 20
(5) Employees assigned to job classifications approved under the Selective Market Variation program 21
shall have their salaries adjusted in accordance with the following: 22
(i) The salary of employees in positions added to the Selective Market Variation program whose 23
salary is in effect as of the last day of the last full pay cycle prior to implementation, shall be 24
adjusted to the minimum salary or given a 5 percent increase whichever is greater or an 25
advanced starting salary recommended by the Secretary of the Department of Human 26
Resources. The effective date shall be the first day of the first full pay cycle following 27
approval. 28
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(6) All classes assigned to selective market variation shall have their selective market variation pay 1
ranges adjusted as recommended by the Department of Human Resources. All classes shall remain 2
on Selective Market until the selective market ranges meet the Merit System Pay Plan ranges or 3
until such time as the classes become covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to the 4
provisions of 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16. 5
(7) Effective the first day of the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year, the shift differential rates paid to 6
registered nurses in accordance with the provisions of Merit Rule 4.15 shall reflect the salary scale 7
in effect for the current fiscal year or that which is superseded by a collective bargaining 8
agreement pursuant to the provisions of 19 Del. C. § 1311A. 9
(c) SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 2026 10
(1) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for salaries provides for departments 01 through 11
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d Delaware Technical Community College Plan B as follows: 12
(i) Effective the first day of the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year, the salary of each employee 13
shall be increased by 2.0 percent. 14
(ii) The salary of employees which, after the application of the general salary increase in Section 15
8 (c)(1)(i), is below the minimum salary of the assigned pay grade of the pay plan shall be 16
raised to the minimum salary. 17
(iii) Salaries of employees employed in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903(17) shall be excluded 18
from subsection (c)(1)(i) of this Section and may receive a salary increase at the discretion of 19
the agency. 20
(iv) Any Merit System employee who is denied the salary increase referred to in Section 8(c)(1)(i) 21
due to an unsatisfactory performance rating in accordance with Merit Rule 13.3 shall become 22
eligible for the salary increase upon meeting job requirements as defined by their supervisor, 23
but the salary increase will not be retroactive. 24
(2) The provisions of subsection (c) of this Section shall not apply to the employees of the General 25
Assembly-House or the General Assembly-Senate. Salaries for those employees will be 26
established by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro -tempore of the 27
Senate, respectively. 28
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(3) The provisions of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to the Governor, Uniformed State 1
Police, all full-time and regular part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior 2
Telecommunications Central Control Specialists and Telecommunications Central Control Shift 3
Supervisors employed in the Communications Section of the Division of State Police in the 4
Department of Safety and Homeland Security, non-uniformed support staff within the Delaware 5
State Police covered under the Communication Workers of America, employees covered by 6
collective bargaining agreements under 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, employees of the 7
Department of Technology and Information, employees of the University of Delaware, Delaware 8
State University, and members and employees of the Delaware National Guard, excluding the 9
Adjutant General. Funds have been appropriated in Section 1 of this Act for Delaware State 10
University and for the University of Delaware to provide for a 2.0 percent increase in salaries paid 11
from the General Fund. 12
(4) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for salaries provides for: 13
(i) Statutory step increases for eligible district educators and staff as provided in 14 Del. C. c. 13. 14
Statutory step increases for Department of Education employees, as provided in 14 Del. C. c. 15
13. 16
(ii) Statutory step increases for Delaware Technical Community College plans A and D as 17
provided in 14 Del. C. c. 13. 18
(iii) The Department of Justice and the Office of Defense Services salary matrix amounts will be 19
adjusted as recommended by the Department of Human Resources, effective the first day of 20
the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year. Employees who are paid according to the matrix shall 21
have their salaries increased by a minimum of 2.0 percent pay policy or the eligible step 22
within the matrix as approved by the Department of Human Resources. Salary matrix 23
increases within pay grades will continue. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, to 24
retain the most experienced Deputy Attorneys General and Assistant Public Defender s, a 25
Deputy Attorney General V shall not be limited to an amount less than the Attorney General’s 26
salary, and Assistant Public Defender V shall not be limited to an amount less than the Chief 27
Defender’s salary as specified in Section 10 upon approval of the Secretary of the Department 28
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of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the 1
Controller General. 2
(iv) Salary matrices not contained in Section 8(c)(4) of this act will continue as recommended by 3
the Department of Human Resources. Employees who are paid according to this matrix shall 4
have their salaries increased in accordance with the approved matrix, effective the first day of 5
the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year. Salary matrix increases within paygrades will 6
continue. 7
(v) Negotiated, collective bargaining increases for uniformed members of the Delaware State 8
Poli
ce and full-time and regular part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior 9
Telecommunications Specialists, Telecommunication Shift Supervisors, Telecomm unication 10
Central Control Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Central Control Specialists and 11
Telecommunications Central Control Shift Supervisors employed in the Communications 12
Section of the Division of State Police in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, 13
non-uniformed support staff within the Delaware State Police covered under the 14
Communication Workers of America and employees covered by collective bargaining 15
agreements under 19 Del. C. c. 13 § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16. 16
(vi) A lump sum amount for the Department of Technology and Information. 17
(vii) D
elaware National Guard employees are to be paid consistent with the federal salary plan. 18
(viii) A lump sum amount for the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. The 19
resultant lump sum amount may be distributed at the discretion of each institution. 20
(d) MAINTENANCE REVIEWS. 21
(1) Any such reclassifications/regrades that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources 22
determines to be warranted as a result of the classification maintenance reviews regularly 23
scheduled by the Department of Human Resources shall be designated to become effective the 24
first day of the first full pay cycle following approval, provided that such reclassifications/regrades 25
have been processed as part of the regular budgetary process and the funds for such 26
reclassifications/regrades have been appropriated. Maintenance review classification 27
determinations may be appealed to the Merit Employee Relations Board in accordance with 29 28
Del. C. § 5915. Pay grade determinations shall not be appealed. 29
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(2) Any such title changes that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources determines to be 1
warranted as a result of a consolidation review shall be implemented as they are completed with 2
the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 3
General. A consolidation review is for the specific purpose of combining current class titles and 4
class specifications that are in the same occupational area and require sufficiently similar 5
knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications. A consolidation review will not impact 6
the current levels of work and corresponding pay grades in a class series. It will only affect the 7
current title assigned to positions; the corresponding class specification, levels of work and 8
minimum qualifications will be written general in nature rather than agency or program specific. 9
(e) CRITICAL RECLASSIFICATIONS. 10
The classification of any position whose salary is covered by the appropriations in Section 1 of this Act 11
may be changed to be effective the first day of the first full pay cycle following the approval date if the requested 12
change is certified critical by the appointing authority and is approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human 13
Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General prior to the effective 14
date. Critical reclassification determinations, pay grade determinations and grievances alleging working out of class 15
which arose out of a denial of a critical reclass shall not be appealed to the Merit Employee Relations Board. 16
(f) OTHER RECLASSIFICATIONS. 17
Other than those reclassifications/regrades approved in accordance with Section 8(d) or 8(e), no position 18
shall be reclassified or regraded during the fiscal year. 19
(g) STATE AGENCY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. 20
Teachers and administrators employed by state agencies and who are paid based on the Basic Schedule 21
contained in 14 Del. C. § 1305, as amended by this Act, shall receive as a salary an amount equal to the index value 22
specified in the appropriate training and experience cell multiplied by the base salary amount defined in 14 Del. C. § 23
1305(b), divided by 0.7 for 10 months employment. If employed on an 11 or 12 month basis, the 10 month a mount 24
shall be multiplied by 1.1 or 1.2, respectively. In addition to the above calculation, teachers and administrators 25
qualifying for professional development clusters in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305(l) shall receive an additional 26
amount equal to the approved cluster percentage multiplied by the base salary amount defined in 14 Del. C. § 27
1305(b). This calculation shall not be increased for 11 or 12 month employment. The percentage shall only be 28
applied to the base 10 month salary for 10, 11 and 12 month employees. In accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305(p), 29
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the cluster percentage is capped at 15 percent. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to those Merit 1
System employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement which has met all provisions of 19 Del. C. 2
§ 1311A. 3
(h) ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS. 4
(1) The administrative regulations and procedures necessary to implement this section shall be 5
promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office 6
of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 7
(2) Consistent with Chapter 13.0 of the Merit Rules, all state agencies shall implement the 8
performance review prescribed by the Department of Human Resources after applicable training 9
by the Department of Human Resources. A performance review shall be completed for employees 10
each calendar year. 11
(3) Employees who retain salary upon voluntary demotion in accordance with Merit Rule 4.7 shall be 12
ineligible for a promotional increase upon promotion to a pay grade lower than or equal to their 13
original pay grade prior to voluntary demotion for a one-year period from the date of their 14
voluntary demotion. 15
(i) HOLIDAY PAY - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOLL COLLECTION AND 16
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER EMPLOYEES. 17
Merit Rule 4.14 notwithstanding, all Department of Transportation employees directly engaged in toll 18
collection operations, or directly engaged in the Transportation Management Center’s 24 -hour operation, shall be 19
entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for holidays in lieu of compensatory time, and they shall 20
also be entitled to receive compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To the extent or 21
where an employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and 22
conditions in said agreement shall supersede this subsection. 23
(j) OVERTIME. 24
(1) Merit Rule Chapter 4.0 notwithstanding, overtime at the rate of time and one -half w ill commence 25
after the employee has accrued 40 compensable hours that week, except for transportation 26
employees compensated pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 5916(g). This Act makes no appropriation, nor 27
shall any subsequent appropriation or payment be made during the fiscal year, for overtime 28
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compensation based on hours worked during prior fiscal years that did not comply with Section 1
8(j) of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Act. 2
(2) FLSA exempt employees must receive approval by the Secretary of the Department of Human 3
Resources and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to be paid for overtime 4
services. 5
(3) To the extent or where an employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 6
19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, the terms and conditions in said agre ement shall supersede 7
this subsection. 8
(i) Department of Transportation personnel responding to emergencies and who are not subject 9
to the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive compensation at one -and-one-half 10
times their normal rate of pay for all overtime services performed beyond 40 hours per week. 11
This shall apply to employees classified through the Area Supervisor II level, the District 12
Maintenance Superintendent classification, and specific safety and critical Engineering, 13
Survey and Planning Technician positions as designated by the Secretary of Transportation. 14
All other personnel assigned to assist the area yards during emergencies and who are above 15
the level of Area Supervisor II shall be entitled to receive compensation at their st raight time 16
rate of pay for all overtime services performed beyond the normal work week. The 17
Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary (55-01-01) shall maintain an overtime 18
expenditure report and shall provide such report quarterly to the Secretary of the Department 19
of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 20
Controller General. The report shall include the number of overtime hours worked and the 21
amount of overtime salary expended within the department on the emergency events. 22
(ii) Office of Management and Budget, Facilities Management and Department of Health and 23
Social Services, Management Services personnel who respond to weather-related emergencies 24
and who are not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive 25
compensation at their straight time rate of pay for all overtime services beyond the standard 26
work week. The method of compensation is subject to the availability of funds and/or the 27
operational needs of the respective department. 28
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(iii) Delaware Emergency Management Agency personnel responding to emergencies or working 1
at the State Emergency Operations Center, personnel working for the State Health Operations 2
Center (SHOC), and state employees activated by SHOC, during activation for weather, 3
technological, health or terrorist-related incidents, who are not covered by the Fair Labor 4
Standards Act, shall be entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for all 5
overtime services beyond the standard work week. 6
(iv) Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control personnel who are activated for 7
weather and/or public health related incidents and who are not covered by the Fair Labor 8
Standards Act, shall be entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for all 9
overtime services beyond the standard work week. The method of compensation is subject to 10
the availability of funds and/or the operational needs of the department. 11
(k) CALL BACK PAY - HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM. 12
Merit Rule 4.16 notwithstanding, employees designated as Highway Emergency Response Team members 13
shall be eligible for call back pay regardless of their classification. To the extent or where an employee is covered by 14
a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions in said agreement shall 15
supersede this subsection. 16
(l) STANDBY PAY - HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM. 17
Merit Rule 4.17 notwithstanding, employees designated as Highway Emergency Response Team members 18
shall be eligible for standby pay regardless of their classification. To the extent or where an employee is covered by 19
a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions in said agreement shall 20
supersede this subsection. 21
(m) SALARY PLAN - PUBLIC EDUCATION. 22
Salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13 shall be revised as specified in this 23
subsection. 24
(1) Each school district shall continue to use salary schedules not less than those in 14 Del. C. § 1322, 25
for all school lunch employees. 26
(2) Effective July 1, 2006, the State shall pay 73 percent of the annual salary rate for school lunch 27
employees as set forth in the salary schedules in 14 Del. C. § 1322(a) and (b), and 62 percent of 28
salary rate for school lunch employees as set forth in the salary schedule 14 Del. C. § 1322(c). 29
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The remaining percentage of the hourly salary rate for school lunch employees shall be paid from 1
local funds. The State shall pay other employment costs for school lunch employees at the ratio of 2
state supported salaries to total salaries, provided for by this section, for school lunch employees. 3
(3) No provision in this Act shall be construed as affecting the eligibility of school lunch employees 4
as an employee under 29 Del. C. § 5501. 5
(4) Section 1 of this Act provides an amount for salaries and other employment costs for Formula 6
Employees in Public Education. Additional amounts are included in Pass Through and Other 7
Support Programs (95-03-00) and District and Charter Operations (95-02-00). Local school 8
districts must charge payroll for local share salary supplements and other employment costs and 9
fringe benefits simultaneously with state-share charges. The amount of salary and other 10
employment costs that can be charged to state appropriations for any one -day period or for any 11
one individual cannot exceed the amount the individual is entitled to receive based on the state 12
salary schedules provided by this Act and 14 Del. C. c. 13, divided by the number of pays the 13
individual has chosen to schedule per year. The provisions of this section do not apply to Division 14
III - Equalization (appropriation 05186), which may be charged for local contractual obligations 15
before local current operating funds are used. 16
(5) All pay changes, in future agreements reached between a public school district and any exclusive 17
representative organization, shall become effective on the first day of a full pay cycle. 18
(6) All salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13 shall remain the same as 19
Fis
cal Year 2024 2025 until the revisions are effective on the first day of the first full pay cycle of 20
the fiscal year. Salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13, shall be 21
revised as specified in this subsection and be effective as of the first day of the first full pay cycle 22
of the fiscal year. 23
(i) Amend 14 Del C. § 1305(b) by making deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions a s 24
shown
by underline as follows: 25
(b) The base salary amount for this section, from the first day of the first full pay cycle of the 26
fisc
al year, through the last day of the pay cycle that contains the last day of the fiscal 27
year, shall be $34,266 $36,760. The Bachelor's Degree, 0-year experience point on the 28
index is defined as the base and has an index value of 1.000. This amount is intended to 29
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be the equivalent of 70 percent of a recommended average total competitive starting 1
salary. All other salary amounts shall be determined by multiplying the base salary 2
amount by the index value that corresponds with the appropriate training and experience 3
cell, and then rounding to the nearest whole dollar. 4
(ii) Salary schedules contained in 14 Del. C. § 1305(a) shall remain as follows: 5
Step No Bach. Bach. Bach. Mast. Mast. Mast. Mast. Doctor’s Yrs 6
Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Of 7
Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 45 Exp. 8
Grad Grad Grad Grad Grad 9
Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits 10
1 0.96171 1.00000 1.03829 1.07662 1.13408 1.17241 1.21071 1.24911 1.28744 0 11
2 0.97122 1.00962 1.04795 1.08624 1.14370 1.18203 1.22032 1.25865 1.29695 1 12
3 0.97985 1.01916 1.05746 1.09579 1.15325 1.19154 1.22987 1.26827 1.30657 2 13
4 1.01436 1.05265 1.09098 1.12938 1.18684 1.22513 1.26346 1.30176 1.34009 3 14
5 1.04314 1.07857 1.11308 1.14851 1.20021 1.23468 1.27778 1.31611 1.35441 4 15
6 1.07857 1.11308 1.14851 1.18302 1.23468 1.27015 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 5 16
7 1.11308 1.14851 1.18302 1.21750 1.27015 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 1.40904 6 17
8 1.14851 1.18302 1.21750 1.25296 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 1.40904 1.44450 7 18
9 1.18302 1.21750 1.25296 1.28744 1.39185 1.42633 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 8 19
10 1.21750 1.25296 1.28744 1.32191 1.42633 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 1.56610 9 20
11 1.25296 1.28949 1.32191 1.35738 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 10 21
12 1.35738 1.39185 1. 49627 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 1.63605 11 22
13 1.39380 1.42633 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 1.63605 1.67052 12 23
14 1.46169 1.56610 1.60069 1 .63605 1.67052 1.70500 13 24
15 1.49793 1.60069 1.63605 1.67052 1.70500 1.74046 14 25
16 1.63605 1.67222 1.70500 1.74046 1.77494 15 26
17 1.74018 1.77671 1.81012 16 27
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(iii) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1308 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by 1
strikethrough as follows: 2
(a) Each administrative assistant I, II, and III who works and is paid for 12 months per year shall be 3
paid in accordance with the following schedule: 4
Step Adminis trative Administrative Administrative Years of 5
Assista nt I* Assistant II* Assistant III* Experience 6
1 23,436 24,882 25,73 5 0 7
2 24,062 25,465 26,32 6 1 8
3 24,640 26,046 26,91 6 2 9
4 25,216 26,628 27,50 5 3 10
5 25,793 27,212 28,16 4 4 11
6 26,370 27,821 28,82 9 5 12
7 26,946 28,479 29,49 9 6 13
8 27,521 29,136 30,16 2 7 14
9 28,168 29,793 30,83 0 8 15
10 28,819 30,449 31,49 5 9 16
11 29,469 31,110 32,16 1 10 17
12 30,120 31,767 32,82 6 11 18
13 30,770 32,422 33,49 4 12 19
14 31,422 33,081 34,15 8 13 20
15 32,074 33,740 34,82 3 14 21
16 32,726 34,394 35,49 3 15 22
17 33,374 35,050 36,15 8 16 23
18 34,026 35,710 36,82 3 17 24
19 34,676 36,364 37,49 0 18 25
20 35,328 37,026 38,15 6 19 26
21 35,977 37,682 38,82 1 20 27
22 36,643 38,354 39,50 2 21 28
23 37,324 39,039 40,19 6 22 29
24 38,020 39,738 40,90 8 23 30
25 38,728 40,453 41,63 5 24 31
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 32
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Step Adminis trative Administrative Administrative Years of 1
Assista nt I* Assistant II* Assistant III* Experience 2
1 23,905 25,380 26,25 0 0 3
2 24,544 25,975 26,85 3 1 4
3 25,133 26,567 27,45 5 2 5
4 25,721 27,161 28,05 6 3 6
5 26,309 27,757 28,72 8 4 7
6 26,898 28,378 29,40 6 5 8
7 27,485 29,049 30,08 9 6 9
8 28,072 29,719 30,76 6 7 10
9 28,732 30,389 31,44 7 8 11
10 29,396 31,058 32,12 5 9 12
11 30,059 31,733 32,80 5 10 13
12 30,723 32,403 33,48 3 11 14
13 31,386 33,071 34,16 4 12 15
14 32,051 33,743 34,84 2 13 16
15 32,716 34,415 35,52 0 14 17
16 33,381 35,082 36,20 3 15 18
17 34,042 35,751 36,88 2 16 19
18 34,707 36,425 37,56 0 17 20
19 35,370 37,092 38,24 0 18 21
20 36,035 37,767 38,92 0 19 22
21 36,697 38,436 39,59 8 20 23
22 37,376 39,122 40,29 3 21 24
23 38,071 39,820 41,00 0 22 25
24 38,781 40,533 41,72 7 23 26
25 39,503 41,263 42,46 8 24 27
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 28
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(iv) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1311 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as 1
shown by strikethrough as follows: 2
(a) Custodians who have the qualifications required by the certifying board and who work and 3
are paid for 12 months per year shall be paid in accordance with the following: 4
Step* Custodia n* Assistant Chief Chief Skilled Yrs of 5
Custodian* Custodian* Maintenance/ Exp. 6
Craftsp erson* 7
1 25,479 26,059 27,52 1 28,800 0 8
2 25,917 26,498 27,96 0 29,463 1 9
3 26,355 26,936 28,41 7 30,119 2 10
4 26,792 27,376 28,91 0 30,777 3 11
5 27,232 27,812 29,40 5 31,436 4 12
6 27,668 28,248 29,90 1 32,095 5 13
7 28,109 28,746 30,39 0 32,751 6 14
8 28,580 29,243 30,88 3 33,409 7 15
9 29,076 29,734 31,37 9 34,068 8 16
10 29,568 30,227 31,87 3 34,727 9 17
11 30,063 30,720 32,36 5 35,385 10 18
12 30,555 31,217 32,85 6 36,044 11 19
13 31,058 31,725 33,35 6 36,720 12 20
14 31,573 32,245 33,86 8 37,411 13 21
15 32,099 32,777 34,38 9 38,120 14 22
16 32,634 33,315 34,91 9 38,843 15 23
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 24
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Skilled 1
Assista nt Chief Maintenance/ Yrs of 2
Step* Custodian* Chief Custodian* Custodian* Craftsperson* Exp. 3
1 25,989 26,581 28, 072 29,376 0 4
2 26,436 27,028 28,52 0 30,053 1 5
3 26,883 27,475 28,98 6 30,722 2 6
4 27,328 27,924 29,48 9 31,393 3 7
5 27,777 28,369 29,99 4 32,065 4 8
6 28,222 28,813 30,50 0 32,737 5 9
7 28,672 29,321 30,99 8 33,407 6 10
8 29,152 29,828 31,50 1 34,078 7 11
9 29,658 30,329 32,00 7 34,750 8 12
10 30,160 30,832 32,51 1 35,422 9 13
11 30,665 31,335 33,01 3 36,093 10 14
12 31,167 31,842 33,51 4 36,765 11 15
13 31,680 32,360 34,02 4 37,455 12 16
14 32,205 32,890 34,54 6 38,160 13 17
15 32,741 33,433 35,07 7 38,883 14 18
16 33,287 33,982 35,61 8 39,620 15 19
*Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 20
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(v) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1322(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by 1
strikethrough as follows: 2
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS* 3
Number of Pupils in School Served by Cafeteria 4
Step Below 351 351-500 501-800 801-1200 1201-16 00 1601-2000 2000+ Yrs. of 5
Exp. 6
1 23,251 24,325 25,39 5 26,463 27,518 28,816 29,459 0 7
2 23,788 24,856 25,93 1 26,999 28,000 28,973 29,945 1 8
3 24,325 25,395 26,46 3 27,518 28,487 29,459 30,431 2 9
4 24,856 25,931 26,99 9 28,000 28,973 29,945 30,917 3 10
5 25,395 26,463 27,51 8 28,508 29,459 30,431 31,403 4 11
6 25,931 26,999 28,00 0 28,973 29,945 30,917 31,889 5 12
7 26,463 27,518 28,48 7 29,459 30,431 31,403 32,416 6 13
8 26,999 28,000 28,97 3 29,945 30,917 31,889 32,954 7 14
9 27,518 28,487 29,45 9 30,431 31,403 32,416 33,492 8 15
10 28,000 28,973 29,94 5 30,917 31,889 32,954 34,028 9 16
11 28,487 29,459 30,431 31,403 32,416 33,492 34,560 10 17
12 28,973 29,945 30,91 7 31,889 32,954 34,028 35,095 11 18
13 29,459 30,431 31,40 3 32,416 33,492 34,560 35,634 12 19
14 29,945 30,917 31,88 9 32,954 34,028 35,095 36,169 13 20
15 30,431 31,403 32,41 6 33,492 34,560 35,634 36,709 14 21
16 30,917 31,889 32,95 4 34,028 35,095 36,169 37,247 15 22
17 31,416 32,435 33,50 0 34,574 35,643 36,713 37,794 16 23
18 31,926 32,996 34,06 1 35,131 36,203 37,268 38,353 17 24
19 32,449 33,572 34,63 3 35,699 36,773 37,833 38,921 18 25
20 32,978 34,160 35,21 3 36,277 37,354 38,407 39,497 19 26
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 27
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SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS* 1
Number of Pupils in School Served by Cafeteria 2
Step Below 351 351-500 501-800 801-1200 1201-16 00 1601-2000 2000+ Yrs. of 3
Exp. 4
1 23,717 24,812 25,90 3 26,993 28,069 29,393 30,049 0 5
2 24,264 25,354 26,45 0 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 1 6
3 24,812 25,903 26,99 3 28,069 29,057 30,049 31,040 2 7
4 25,354 26,450 27,53 9 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 3 8
5 25,903 26,993 28,06 9 29,079 30,049 31,040 32,032 4 9
6 26,450 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 32,527 5 10
7 26,993 28,069 29,05 7 30,049 31,040 32,032 33,065 6 11
8 27,539 28,560 29,55 3 30,544 31,536 32,527 33,614 7 12
9 28,069 29,057 30,04 9 31,040 32,032 33,065 34,162 8 13
10 28,560 29,553 30,54 4 31,536 32,527 33,614 34,709 9 14
11 29,057 30,049 31,04 0 32,032 33,065 34,162 35,252 10 15
12 29,553 30,544 31,53 6 32,527 33,614 34,709 35,797 11 16
13 30,049 31,040 32,03 2 33,065 34,162 35,252 36,347 12 17
14 30,544 31,536 32,52 7 33,614 34,709 35,797 36,893 13 18
15 31,040 32,032 33,06 5 34,162 35,252 3 6,347 37,444 14 19
16 31,536 32,527 33,61 4 34,709 35,797 36,893 37,992 15 20
17 32,045 33,084 34,17 0 35,266 36,356 37,448 38,550 16 21
18 32,565 33,656 34,74 3 35,834 36,928 38,014 39,121 17 22
19 33,098 34,244 35,32 6 36,413 37,509 38,590 39,700 18 23
20 33,638 34,844 35,918 37,003 38,102 39,176 40,287 19 24
* Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 25
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(vi) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1322(c) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as 1
shown by strikethrough as follows: 2
SCHOOL LUNCH COOKS AND GENERAL WORKERS 3
Step General Cook/ Baker Years of Experience 4
Worker 5
1 15.31 16.24 0 6
2 15.46 16.38 1 7
3 15.64 16.51 2 8
4 15.74 16.63 3 9
5 15.87 16.80 4 10
6 16.07 16.98 5 11
7 16.23 17.10 6 12
8 16.35 17.20 7 13
9 16.43 17.32 8 14
10 16.53 17.46 9 15
11 16.66 17.62 10 16
12 16.89 17.76 11 17
13 17.02 17.92 12 18
14 17.17 18.06 13 19
15 17.32 18.18 14 20
16 17.46 18.35 15 21
17 17.63 18.54 16 22
18 17.79 18.65 17 23
19 17.96 18.74 18 24
20 18.12 18.88 19 25
21 18.30 18.99 20 26
22 18.47 19.11 21 27
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SCHOOL LUNCH COOKS AND GENERAL WORKERS 1
Step General Cook/ Baker Years of Experience 2
Worker 3
1 15.62 16.57 0 4
2 15.77 16.71 1 5
3 15.96 16.85 2 6
4 16.06 16.97 3 7
5 16.19 17.14 4 8
6 16.40 17.32 5 9
7 16.56 17.45 6 10
8 16.68 17.55 7 11
9 16.76 17.67 8 12
10 16.87 17.81 9 13
11 17.00 17.98 10 14
12 17.23 18.12 11 15
13 17.37 18.28 12 16
14 17.52 18.43 13 17
15 17.67 18.55 14 18
16 17.81 18.72 15 19
17 17.99 18.92 16 20
18 18.15 19.03 17 21
19 18.32 19.12 18 22
20 18.49 19.26 19 23
21 18.67 19.37 20 24
22 18.84 19.50 2125
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(vii) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1324(a) and 14 Del. C. § 1324(c) by making insertions as shown by 1
underlining and deletions as shown by strikethrough as follows: 2
(a) Each service and instructional paraprofessional actually working and paid 10 months 3
per year shall receive annual salaries in accordance with the following schedule, 4
provided that the Step 1 of the salary schedule for Service Paraprofessionals to be 5
equivalent to at least 85 percent of the Step 1 for Instructional Paraprofessionals, in 6
accordance with the Public Education Compensation Committee report dated May 15, 7
2007: 8
Step Service Instructional Years of 9
Paraprof essionals* Paraprofessionals* Experience 10
1 24,555 27,633 0 11
2 25,488 28,701 1 12
3 26,460 29,818 2 13
4 27,477 30,983 3 14
5 28,537 32,198 4 15
6 29,646 33,468 5 16
7 30,802 34,797 6 17
8 32,013 36,182 7 18
9 33,275 37,628 8 19
10 34,592 39,139 9 20
*Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 21
Step Service Instructional Years of 22
Paraprof essionals* Paraprofessionals* Experience 23
1 25,047 28,186 0 24
2 25,998 29,276 1 25
3 26,990 30,415 2 26
4 28,027 31,603 3 27
5 29,108 32,842 4 28
6 30,239 34,138 5 29
7 31,419 35,493 6 30
8 32,654 36,906 7 31
9 33,941 38,381 8 32
10 35,284 39,922 9 33
*Annual Salary in Whole Dollars. 34
(c) Instructional or service paraprof essionals, paid under this section who have received an 35
associate degree, completed a minimum of 60 semester credits or have successfully passed a 36
comprehensive testing mechanism to be defined by the Department of Education, shall 37
receive an annual salary supplement in the amount of $1,000. Any instructional or service 38
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paraprofessionals, paid under this section who have received a bachelor’s degree or higher 1
shall receive an annual salary supplement in the amount of $2,000. Any paraprofessional who 2
is eligible for both salary supplements shall receive the higher of the two. 3
(viii) Amend 14 Del. C. §1336(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as 4
shown
by strikethrough as follows: 5
Step Childcare Licensing Specialist Chil dcare Licensing Supervisor Administrator 6
1 33,293 37,650 40,059 7
2 33,949 38,392 40,848 8
3 34,604 39,131 41,639 9
4 35,259 39,876 42,430 10
5 35,915 40,619 43,220 11
6 36,570 41,361 44,010 12
7 37,306 42,197 44,900 13
8 38,043 43,031 45,790 14
9 38,780 43,867 46,678 15
10 39,517 44,701 47,567 16
11 40,254 45,536 48,457 17
12 41,074 46,465 49,445 18
13 41,892 47,391 50,432 19
14 42,712 48,320 51,421 20
15 43,530 49,247 52,409 21
16 44,349 50,175 53,397 22
*Annual Salary in Whole Dollars 23
Step Childcare Licensing Specialist Childc are Licensing Supervisor Administrator 24
1 33,959 38,403 40,861 25
2 34,628 39,160 41,665 26
3 35,297 39,914 42,472 27
4 35,965 40,674 43,279 28
5 36,634 41,432 44,085 29
6 37,302 42,189 44,891 30
7 38,053 43,041 45,798 31
8 38,804 43,892 46,706 32
9 39,556 44,745 47,612 33
10 40,308 45,596 48,519 34
11 41,060 46,447 49,427 35
12 41,896 47,395 50,434 36
13 42,730 48,339 51,441 37
14 43,567 49,287 52,450 38
15 44,401 50,232 53,458 39
16 45,236 51,179 54,465 40
*Annual Salary in Whole Dollars 41
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(n) Amend 14 Del. C. § 9219(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by 1
strikethrough as follows: 2
§ 9219. Basic salary schedule for Plan A employees 3
(a) Salaries paid t o Delaware Technical and Community College Salary Plan A employees shall, upon 4
full implementation, be based on the following index schedule: 5
DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE INDEX SCHEDULE FOR PLAN A EMPLOYEES 6
Yrs. No Assoc. Bach . Bach. Bach. Mast. Mast. Mast. Mast. Doctor's 7
of Degree Degree D egree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree 8
Exp. Plus 15 P lus 30 Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 45 9
Grad. Grad . Grad. Grad. Grad. 10
Credits Cr edits Credits Credits Credits 11
0 0.90316 0.96147 1.00000 1. 03853 1.07806 1.11661 1.15515 1.19467 1.23321 1.25199 12
1 0.92786 0.98616 1.02469 1. 06325 1.10178 1.14131 1.18084 1.21937 1.25792 1.27768 13
2 0.95158 1.01088 1.04842 1. 08598 1.12648 1.16503 1.20357 1.24309 1.28163 1.30237 14
3 0.95849 1.01384 1.05041 1. 08695 1.13637 1.17490 1.21246 1.25000 1.28856 1.30634 15
4 0.96542 1.01878 1.05336 1. 08795 1.14725 1.18479 1.22135 1.25693 1.29447 1.31226 16
5 1.00099 1.05336 1.08795 1. 12452 1.15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.31819 17
6 1.03558 1.08795 1.12452 1. 15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.35377 18
7 1.07214 1.12452 1.15910 1. 19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.38935 19
8 1.10673 1.15910 1.19467 1. 23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.42393 20
9 1.14131 1.19467 1.23025 1. 26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.45950 21
10 1.15020 1.23025 1.26483 1. 30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.49409 22
11 1.15910 1.23914 1.30140 1. 33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.51287 1.52966 23
12 “ 1.24804 1.30930 1.370 56 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.51287 1.54745 1.56524 24
13 “ “ “ 1.37946 1.44172 1.476 30 1.51287 1.54745 1.58303 1.59982 25
14 “ “ “ 1.37946 1.45061 1.512 87 1.54745 1.58303 1.61860 1.63639 26
15 “ “ 1.35476 1.39824 1.486 19 1.54745 1.58303 1.61860 1.65318 1.67097 27
16 “ “ 1.36266 1.40713 1.495 08 1.58303 1.61860 1.65318 1.68975 1.70655 28
17 “ “ 1.37056 1.41603 1.495 08 1.59093 1.62750 1.66208 1.69765 1.71544 29
18 “ “ “ “ 1.50397 “ “ “ “ “ 30
19 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 31
20 “ “ “ “ “ 1.61860 1.66208 1.706 55 1.75002 1.79549 32
21 “ “ “ “ “ 1.62750 1.67197 1.715 44 1.75991 1.80438 33
22 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 34
23 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 35
24 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ 36
25 “ “ “ “ “ 1.66208 1.70655 1.750 02 1.79549 1.83896 37
26 “ “ “ “ “ 1.67197 1.71544 1.759 91 1.80438 1.84786 38
27+ “ “ “ “ “ 1.68183 1.72434 1.769 80 1.81327 1.85675 39
INDEX DERIVATION Base = 1.00 40
The base salary for 10-month em ployees shall be calculated by taking the salary derived at 41
Bachelor's degree, 0 years from §1305(b) of this title, and dividing by 0.618013 to account for 100 42
percent state funding. 43
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(o) (n) Delaware Technical Community College may adjust the Administrative Responsibility Index 1
Schedule set forth in 14 Del C. §9219(g) to respond to employment market conditions for recruitment and 2
retention of employees, without impact to the general fund appropriation limit as provided in Section 1 of this Act. 3
Adjustments to the Administrative Responsibility Index resulting in a salary increase greater than five percent 4
shall require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Cont roller General and the 5
Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. 6
(p) (o) Upon the recommendations of the Public Education Compensation Committee, the basic salary 7
schedule for Plan A employees at Delaware Technical Community College shall be reevaluated to maintain 8
competitiveness in compensation for recruitment and retention of faculty that meets the workforce needs 9
throughout the State. 10
Section 9. Sala ries and wage rates for state employees who are not covered by the provisions of 14 Del. 11
C. c. 13, 19 Del. C. § 1311A, 19 Del. C. c. 16 or by the Merit System pay plan, excluding employees of the 12
General Assembly - House or the General Assembly - Senate, Uniformed State Police, all full-time and regular 13
part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Specialists, Telecommunication 14
Shift Supervisors, Telecommunications Central Control Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Central Control 15
Specialists and Telecommunications Central Control Shift Supervisors employed in the Communications section 16
of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Delaware State Police, employees of the University of 17
Delaware, employees of Delaware State University, employees of Delaware Technical Community College who 18
are paid on the Administrative Salary Plan or Faculty Plan, Plans D and A, respectively, members and employees 19
of the Delaware National Guard and employees whose salaries are governed by Section 10 of this Act, shall have 20
the following: 21
(a) The salary of employees shall be comparable to salaries and wage rates paid from funds appropriated 22
by the State to employees with similar training and experience who serve in similar positions in the Merit System. 23
In the event that there are no similar positions in the Merit System, the Secretary of the Department of Human 24
Resources shall establish an exempt position classification only for the purpose of assigning a salary or wage rate to 25
said position. On or before August 15, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall publish a list of 26
exempt positions and the comparable Merit System class and/or pay grade for each position. In addition, such listing 27
shall show the name of the incumbent, if the position is filled, and shall show the statutory citation that authorizes 28
the establishment of the exempt position(s). The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall provide 29
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copies of such listing to members of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and 1
Budget and the Controller General. No exempt employee shall be hired until an approved comparability has been 2
assigned to the position. No reclassification/regrading change in pay grade comparability of a filled or vacant 3
exempt position, or change of a Merit System position to an exempt position otherwise permitted under Delaware 4
Law shall become effective unless approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director 5
of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. In order to permit the development of the 6
comparability list, state agencies shall provide to the Secretary of the Depart ment of Human Resources job 7
descriptions of all exempt positions and position classification questionnaires describing the duties and 8
responsibilities of each of the positions. The certification of comparability by the Secretary of the Department of 9
Human Resources shall not be withheld unreasonably. Those positions assigned on a list of comparability that are 10
assigned a comparable class and/or pay grade in the Merit System shall be paid in accordance with Sections 8(b) and 11
(c) of this Act and Merit System Rules 4.4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.12 and 4.13.6; no other salary increases shall be given to 12
such employees unless specifically authorized in this Act. 13
(b) The salary of employees whose salary is below the minimum salary of the assigned pay grade of the 14
pay plan shall be raised to the minimum salary. 15
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Law or this Act to the contrary, civilian 16
employees of the Delaware National Guard shall be compensated at a salary and wage rate established by the 17
Federal Civil Service Commission. 18
Section 10. (a) The salaries displayed below represent the salary effective on the first day of the first full 19
pay cycle of the fiscal year. 20
General All Other 21
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 22
(01-01-01) Represen tative 51,692 23
(01-02-01) Senator 51,692 24
(02-00-00) Judici al Secretaries 61,999 25
(02-00-00) Judici al Secretaries to Presiding Judges 64,684 26
(02-01-00) Chief Justice - Supreme Court 236,327 27
(02-01-00) Justice - Supreme Court 223,064 28
(02-01-00) Judici al Secretary to the Chief Justice 65,418 29
94
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(02-01-00) Suprem e Court Judicial Secretary 64,684 3
(02-02-00) Chancell or - Court of Chancery 222,490 4
(02-02-00) Vice Ch ancellor - Court of Chancery 211,358 5
(02-03-00) Presi dent Judge - Superior Court 222,490 6
(02-03-00) Associ ate Judge - Superior Court 211,358 7
(02-03-00) Commis sioner - Superior Court 139,532 8
(02-03-00) New C astle County Prothonotary 86,758 9
(02-03-00) Kent C ounty Prothonotary 79,068 10
(02-03-00) Sussex County Prothonotary 79,068 11
(02-06-00) Chief Judge - Court of Common Pleas 216,416 12
(02-06-00) Judge - Cour t of Common Pleas 198,619 13
(02-06-00) Commis sioner - Court of Common Pleas 133,496 14
(02-08-00) Chief Judge - Family Court 222,490 15
(02-08-00) Associat e Judge - Family Court 211,358 16
(02-08-00) Commis sioner - Family Court* 139,532 17
(02-13-00) Chief Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court 155,847 18
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 1st Term 84,673 19
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 2nd Term 87,651 20
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 3rd Term 90,406 21
* - Family Court Commissioner positions may be funded with Special Funds. 22
(02-13-00) Judici al Secretary to the Chief Magistrate 64,684 23
(02-17-00) State C ourt Administrator - Office of the State Court 156,060 24
Administr ator 25
(02-17-00) Judicia l Secretary to the State Court Administrator 64,684 26
(02-18-00) Public Guardian 113,951 27
(02-18-05) Child A dvocate 130,481 28
(02-18-05) Investi gation Coordinator 124,694 29
(10-01-01) Governor 171, 000 30
95
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(10-02-00) Directo r - Office of Management and Budget 167,054 3
(10-02-50) Executi ve Secretary - Architectural Accessibility Board 59,754 4
(10-07-01) Executi ve Director - Criminal Justice Council 107,161 5
(10-07-01) Directo r - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 79,139 6
(10-07-02) Executi ve Director - DELJIS 107,161 7
(10-08-01) Directo r - Delaware State Housing Authority 145,001 8
(11-00-00) Chief Information Officer 182,181 9
(12-01-01) Lieute nant Governor 89,892 10
(12-02-01) Auditor 136, 947 11
(12-03-01) Insuranc e Commissioner 136,947 12
(12-05-01) State T reasurer 136,947 13
(15-01-01) Attor ney General 163,840 14
(15-01-01) Chief Deputy Attorney General 149,632 15
(15-02-01) Chief D efender 158,240 16
(15-02-02) Chief Deputy Public Defender 145,067 17
(16-01-00) Secretary - Human Resources 146,423 18
(20-01-00) Secretary - State 163,011 19
(20-01-00) Executi ve Director - Employment Relations Boards 109,505 20
(20-02-00) Directo r - Human and Civil Rights 96,630 21
(20-03-00) Directo r - Division of Archives 96,630 22
(20-04-00) Public Advocate 109,505 23
(20-04-00) Directo r - Public Service Commission 128,994 24
(20-04-00) Directo r - Professional Regulation 118,457 25
(20-05-00) Directo r - Corporations 137,825 26
(20-06-00) Directo r - Historical and Cultural Affairs 114,073 27
(20-07-00) Directo r - Arts 99,211 28
(20-08-00) State L ibrarian 102,014 29
96
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(20-06-00) Directo r - Historical and Cultural Affairs 114,073 3
(20-07-00) Directo r - Arts 99,211 4
(20-08-00) State L ibrarian 102,014 5
(20-15-00) State Banking Commissioner 134,658 6
(20-16-00) Commis sioner - Alcoholic Beverage Control 128,960 7
(25-01-00) Secretary - Finance 167,054 8
(25-05-00) Directo r - Accounting 131,391 9
(25-06-00) Directo r - Revenue 141,672 10
(25-07-00) Directo r - State Lottery 123,446 11
(35-01-00) Secretary - Health and Social Services 178,644 12
(35-01-00) Directo r - Management Services 122,918 13,658 13
(35-02-00) Directo r - Medicaid and Medical Assistance 68,408 68,407 14
(35-05-00) Directo r - Public Health 215,373 15
(35-06-00) Directo r - Substance Abuse and Mental Health 170,225 16
(35-07-00) Directo r - Division of Social Services 68,408 68,407 17
(35-08-00) Directo r - Visually Impaired 105,745 18
(35-09-00) Directo r - Health Care Quality* 110,782 19
(35-10-00) Directo r - Child Support Services 37,625 73,038 20
(35-11-00) Directo r - Developmental Disabilities Services 136,695 21
(35-14-00) Directo r - Services for Aging and Adults 136,817 22
with Phys ical Disabilities 23
(37-01-00) Secretary - Services for Children, 160,625 24
Youth a nd Their Families 25
(37-01-00) Directo r - Management Support Services 124,225 26
(37-04-00) Directo r - Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 124,225 27
(37-05-00) Directo r - Youth Rehabilitative Services 124,225 28
(37-06-00) Directo r - Family Services 124,225 29
(38-01-00) Commis sioner - Correction 165,425 30
*- Director of Health Care Quality position funding split may vary based on caseloads billable to Medicaid. 31
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General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(38-01-00) Bureau Chief - Administrative Services 121,982 3
(38-02-00) Bureau Chief - Healthcare, Substance Abuse and 124,225 4
Mental H ealth Services 5
(38-04-00) Bureau Chief - Prisons 145,938 6
(38-06-00) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 139,598 7
(40-01-00) Secretary - Natural Resources and Environmental Control 146,423 8
(40-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Natural Resources and 133,952 9
Environme ntal Control 10
(40-03-02) Directo r - Parks and Recreation 113,718 11
(40-03-03) Directo r - Fish and Wildlife 56,859 56,859 12
(40-03-04) Directo r - Watershed Stewardship 113,718 13
(40-04-02) Directo r - Air Quality 113,718 14
(40-04-03) Directo r - Water 113,718 15
(40-04-04) Directo r - Waste and Hazardous Substances 113,718 16
(40-04-05) Directo r - Climate, Coastal, and Energy 113,718 17
(45-01-00) Secretary - Safety and Homeland Security 160,625 18
(45-01-00) Directo r - Delaware Emergency Management Agency 70,240 70,240 19
(45-04-00) Directo r - Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement 101,070 20
(45-05-00) Commis sioner - Marijuana 128,960 21
(45-06-00) Superint endent - State Police 225,453 22
(45-06-00) Assis tant Superintendent - State Police 206,838 23
(55-01-01) Secretary - Transportation 156,602 24
(55-01-02) Directo r - Finance 132,712 25
(55-02-01) Directo r - Technology and Innovation 132,712 26
(55-03-01) Directo r - Planning 132,712 27
(55-04-70) Directo r - Maintenance and Operations 132,712 28
(55-08-30) Chief Engineer 142,890 29
(55-11-10) Directo r - Motor Vehicles 132,712 30
(60-01-00) Secretary - Labor 14,500 130,501 31
98
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(60-06-00) Directo r - Unemployment Insurance 118,308 3
(60-07-00) Directo r - Industrial Affairs 115,293 4
(60-08-00) Directo r - Vocational Rehabilitation 115,293 5
(60-09-00) Directo r - Employment and Training 23,058 92,235 6
(65-01-00) Secretary - Agriculture 145,001 7
(65-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Agriculture 103,722 8
(70-01-01) State E lection Commissioner 99,309 9
(70-01-01) Directo r, New Castle County Elections 86,758 10
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, New Castle County Elections 85,077 11
(70-01-01) Directo r, Kent County Elections 86,758 12
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, Kent County Elections 85,077 13
(70-01-01) Direc tor, Sussex County Elections 86,758 14
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, Sussex County Elections 85,077 15
(75-01-01) State F ire Marshal 128,520 16
(75-02-01) Directo r - State Fire School 105,930 17
(76-01-01) Adjut ant General 145,001 18
(95-01-00) Secretary of Education 182,181 19
(95-01-00) Deputy Secretary of Education 145,811 20
(95-06-00) Executi ve Secretary - Advisory Council on Career 109,843 21
and Techni cal Education 22
99
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(01-01-01) Represen tative 52,726 3
(01-02-01) Senator 52,726 4
(02-00-00) Judici al Secretaries 63,239 5
(02-00-00) Judici al Secretaries to Presiding Judges 65,978 6
(02-01-00) Chief Justice - Supreme Court 241,054 7
(02-01-00) Justice - Supreme Court 227,525 8
(02-01-00) Judicia l Secretary to the Chief Justice 66,726 9
(02-01-00) Suprem e Court Judicial Secretary 65,978 10
(02-02-00) Chancell or - Court of Chancery 226,940 11
(02-02-00) Vice Ch ancellor - Court of Chancery 215,585 12
(02-03-00) Presi dent Judge - Superior Court 226,940 13
(02-03-00) Associ ate Judge - Superior Court 215,585 14
(02-03-00) Commis sioner - Superior Court 142,323 15
(02-03-00) New C astle County Prothonotary 88,493 16
(02-03-00) Kent C ounty Prothonotary 80,649 17
(02-03-00) Sussex County Prothonotary 80,649 18
(02-06-00) Chief Judge - Court of Common Pleas 220,744 19
(02-06-00) Judge - Cour t of Common Pleas 202,591 20
(02-06-00) Commissi oner - Court of Common Pleas 136,166 21
(02-08-00) Chief Judge - Family Court 226,940 22
(02-08-00) Associ ate Judge - Family Court 215,585 23
(02-08-00) Commis sioner - Family Court* 142,323 24
(02-13-00) Chief Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court 158,964 25
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 1st Term 86,366 26
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 2nd Term 89,404 27
(02-13-00) Magist rate - Justice of the Peace Court - 3rd Term 92,214 28
* - Family Court Commissioner positions may be funded with S pecial Funds. 29
100
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(02-13-00) Judici al Secretary to the Chief Magistrate 65,978 3
(02-17-00) State C ourt Administrator - Office of the State Court 159,181 4
Administr ator 5
(02-17-00) Judicia l Secretary to the State Court Administrator 65,978 6
(02-18-00) Public Guardian 116,230 7
(02-18-05) Child A dvocate 133,091 8
(02-18-05) Investi gation Coordinator 127,188 9
(10-01-01) Governor 174, 420 10
(10-02-00) Directo r - Office of Management and Budget 170,395 11
(10-02-50) Executi ve Secretary - Architectural Accessibility Board 60,949 12
(10-07-01) Executi ve Director - Criminal Justice Council 109,304 13
(10-07-01) Directo r - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 80,722 14
(10-07-02) Executi ve Director - DELJIS 109,304 15
(10-08-01) Directo r - Delaware State Housing Authority 147,901 16
(11-00-00) Chief Information Officer 185,825 17
(12-01-01) Lieute nant Governor 91,690 18
(12-02-01) Auditor 139, 686 19
(12-03-01) Insuranc e Commissioner 139,686 20
(12-05-01) State T reasurer 139,686 21
(15-01-01) Attor ney General 167,117 22
(15-01-01) Chief Deputy Attorney General 152,625 23
(15-02-01) Chief Defender 161,405 24
(15-02-02) Chief Deputy Public Defender 147,968 25
(16-01-00) Secretary - Human Resources 149,351 26
(20-01-00) Secretary - State 166,271 27
(20-01-00) Executi ve Director - Employment Relations Boards 111,695 28
(20-02-00) Directo r - Human and Civil Rights 98,563 29
101
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(20-03-00) Directo r - Division of Archives 98,563 3
(20-04-00) Public Advocate 111,695 4
(20-04-00) Directo r - Public Service Commission 131,574 5
(20-04-00) Directo r - Professional Regulation 120,826 6
(20-05-00) Directo r - Corporations 140,582 7
(20-06-00) Directo r - Historical and Cultural Affairs 116,354 8
(20-07-00) D irecto r - Arts 101,195 9
(20-08-00) State L ibrarian 104,054 10
(20-15-00) State Banking Commissioner 137,351 11
(20-16-00) Commis sioner - Alcoholic Beverage Control 131,539 12
(25-01-00) Secretary - Finance 170,395 13
(25-05-00) Directo r - Accounting 134,019 14
(25-06-00) Directo r - Revenue 144,505 15
(25-07-00) Directo r - State Lottery 125,915 16
(35-01-00) Secretary - Health and Social Services 182,217 17
(35-01-00) Directo r - Management Services 125,376 13,931 18
(35-02-00) Directo r - Medicaid and Medical Assistance 69,776 69,775 19
(35-05-00) Directo r - Public Health 219,680 20
(35-06-00) Directo r - Substance Abuse and Mental Health 173,630 21
(35-07-00) Directo r - Division of Social Services 69,776 69,775 22
(35-08-00) Directo r - Visually Impaired 107,860 23
(35-09-00) Directo r - Health Care Quality* 112,998 24
(35-10-00) Directo r - Child Support Services 38,378 74,499 25
(35-11-00) Directo r - Developmental Disabilities Services 139,429 26
(35-14-00) Director - Services for Aging and Adults 139,553 27
with Phys ical Disabilities 28
* - Director of Health Care Quality position funding split may vary based on caseloads billable to Medicaid. 29
102
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(37-01-00) Secretary - Services for Children, 163,838 3
Youth a nd Their Families 4
(37-01-00) Directo r - Management Support Services 126,710 5
(37-04-00) Directo r - Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 126,710 6
(37-05-00) Directo r - Youth Rehabilitative Services 126,710 7
(37-06-00) Directo r - Family Services 126,710 8
(38-01-00) Commis sioner - Correction 168,734 9
(38-01-00) Bureau Chief - Administrative Services 124,422 10
(38-02-00) Bureau Chief - Healthcare, Substance Abuse and 126,710 11
Mental H ealth Services 12
(38-04-00) Bureau Chief - Prisons 148,857 13
(38-06-00) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 142,390 14
(40-01-00) Secretary - Natural Resources and Environmental Control 149,351 15
(40-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Natural Resources and 136,631 16
Environme ntal Control 17
(40-03-02) Directo r - Parks and Recreation 115,992 18
(40-03-03) Directo r - Fish and Wildlife 57,996 57,996 19
(40-03-04) Directo r - Watershed Stewardship 115,992 20
(40-04-02) Directo r - Air Quality 115,992 21
(40-04-03) Directo r - Water 115,992 22
(40-04-04) Directo r - Waste and Hazardous Substances 115,992 23
(40-04-05) Directo r - Climate, Coastal, and Energy 115,992 24
(45-01-00) Secretary - Safety and Homeland Security 163,838 25
(45-01-00) Directo r - Delaware Emergency Management Agency 71,645 71,645 26
(45-04-00) Directo r - Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement 103,091 27
(45-05-00) Commis sioner - Marijuana 131,539 28
(45-06-00) Superint endent - State Police 266,767 29
(45-06-00) Assis tant Superintendent - State Police 244,740 30
(55-01-01) Secretary - Transportation 159,734 31
103
General All Other 1
Budget Unit Line Ite m Fund Funds 2
(55-01-02) Directo r - Finance 135,366 3
(55-02-01) Directo r - Technology and Innovation 135,366 4
(55-03-01) Directo r - Planning 135,366 5
(55-04-70) Directo r - Maintenance and Operations 135,366 6
(55-08-30) Chief Engineer 145,748 7
(55-11-10) Directo r - Motor Vehicles 135,366 8
(60-01-00) Secretary - Labor 14,790 133,111 9
(60-06-00) Directo r - Unemployment Insurance 120,674 10
(60-07-00) Directo r - Industrial Affairs 117,599 11
(60-08-00) Directo r - Vocational Rehabilitation 117,599 12
(60-09-00) Directo r - Employment and Training 23,519 94,080 13
(65-01-00) Secretary - Agriculture 147,901 14
(65-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Agriculture 107,440 15
(70-01-01) State E lection Commissioner 101,295 16
(70-01-01) Directo r, New Castle County Elections 88,493 17
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, New Castle County Elections 86,779 18
(70-01-01) Directo r, Kent County Elections 88,493 19
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, Kent County Elections 86,779 20
(70-01-01) Direc tor, Sussex County Elections 88,493 21
(70-01-01) Deputy D irector, Sussex County Elections 86,779 22
(75-01-01) State F ire Marshal 131,090 23
(75-02-01) Directo r - State Fire School 108,049 24
(76-01-01) Adjut ant General 147,901 25
(95-01-00) Secretary of Education 185,825 26
(95-01-00) Deputy Secretary of Education 148,727 27
(95-06-00) Executi ve Secretary - Advisory Council on Career 112,040 28
and Techni cal Education 29
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(b) (i) Salaries of designated positions in Section 10(a) of this Act shall have no further increase 1
applied by any other section of this Act, except as provided in Section 10(b)(ii), (iii), (iv), (v) , 2
(vi), and (vii). 3
(ii) In reviewing requests made pursuant to this section, the Secretary of the Department of 4
Human Resources shall provide an analysis of the request and shall solicit the advice and 5
written consent of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 6
General in the event the salary is higher than the amount listed in Section 10(a). 7
(iii) Positions designated in Section 10(a) of this Act may be paid a salary that is less than the 8
designated salary if the position is filled on an "acting" basis. 9
(iv) An agency may request a dual incumbency for a division director or equivalent position in 10
Section 10(a), provided that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the 11
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General determine that 12
the position is essential to fill during the interim period it would otherwise be vacant. The 13
agency shall submit a request to the Department of Human Resources. The Secretary of the 14
Department of Human Resources shall review this request and seek the advice and written 15
consent of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 16
(v) If the incumbent in the position of Secretary - Health and Social Services holds a state 17
medical license, the salary listed in Section 10(a) of this Act for that position shall be 18
increased by $12.0. Additionally, if the incumbent in the position of Secretary - Health and 19
Social Services is a board-certified physician, a $3.0 supplement shall be added to the annual 20
salary listed in Section 10(a) of this Act. 21
(vi) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or Section of this Act to the contrary, positions 22
designated in Section 10(a) that were reviewed and recommended for salary adjustment 23
during the prior fiscal year will be eligible to receive the recommended increase retroactively 24
to the first full pay period of fiscal year upon the approval of the Director of the Office of 25
Management and Budget and the Controller General. 26
(vii) In accordance with the 2021 Delaware Compensation Commission Report recommendation, 27
the salary for the Governor shall increase by a 2.0 percent market adjustment each year for 28
four years effective with the Governor’s oath of office. 29
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(vii) Amend 29 Del. C. §3304 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as 1
shown by strikethrough as follows: 2
The renumeration for all offices specified in § 3303 of t his title established by the report shall 3
take effect and have the force and effect of law as of the first day of the first full pay period of 4
the fiscal year July 1 following submission, unless the General Assembly shall by joint 5
resolution reject the report in its entirety within 30 days following the commencement of its 6
session. 7
(c) By May 1, the Department of Human Resources shall submit to the Joint Finance Committee a listing 8
of e
mployees designated in Section 10(a). The listing shall indicate for each position the number of Hay points 9
applicable for Fiscal Year 2024 and the number of Hay points of any recommended changes for any position for 10
Fiscal Year 2025. 11
(d) For this fiscal year, the following represent the maximum salaries appropr iated within Section 1 of this 12
Act. These maximum salaries may be increased upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Human 13
Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General to accommodate 14
changes in statutory requirements. 15
General All Other 16
Budget Unit Line Item Fund Funds 17
(10-02-32) Board Members - Pensions $15.0 18
(10-02-50) Board Members - Architectural Accessibility Board $2.3 19
(15-01-01) Board Members - Consumer Protection 3.5 20
(20-01-00) Board Members - Public Employment Relations Board 7.4 21
(20-01-00) Board Members - Merit Employee Relations Board 20.0 22
(20-02-00) Board Members - Human Relations 2.5 23
(20-04-00) Board Members - Professional Regulation 71.5 24
(20-04-00) Board Members - Public Service Commission 188.1 25
(20-16-00) Board Members - Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission 8.6 26
(25-01-00) Board Members - Revenue 33.0 27
(35-01-10) Board Members - Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board 285.0 28
(38-04-00) Board Members - Institutional Classification 12.0 29
(60-07-00) Board Members - Industrial Accident Board 245.4 30
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(65-01-05) Harness Racing Commission 13.6 1
(65-01-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 13.6 2
(65-01-12) Nutrient Management Commission 22.4 3
(70-01-01) Board Members - State Board of Elections 21.5 4
(95-01-40) Board Members - State Board of Education 21.6 5
Section 11. In an effort to ensure the efficiency of operations of state government, the Office of 6
Management and Budget will work with agencies to identify positions within their organizations that can be targeted 7
for reallocation and/or attrition. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Director of Office 8
of Management and Budget shall, upon the concurrence of the Controller General, have the authority to reallocate 9
personnel costs, as well as positions, throughout and among respective state agencies, including the Judiciary and 10
Other Elective offices, in order to meet critical workforce needs. Further, the Director of the Office of Management 11
and Budget, upon the concurrence of the Controller General, shall de-authorize targeted positions, where 12
appropriate, as they become vacant throughout the fiscal year. 13
Section 12. With the exception of the custodial work associated with Legislative Hall and the Governor's 14
Office, the Office of Management and Budget may not hire any permanent, full-time custodial employees in any 15
fiscal year without the concurrence of the Controller General. 16
Section 13. All agencies receiving an Energy appropriation in Section 1 of this Act must work through 17
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Office of Management and Budget to attain 18
any contract(s) dealing with the retail wheeling of natural gas or electricity. This includes agencies 01 through 95 19
with the exception of the University of Delaware. 20
During the current fiscal year, all energy use systems for new facilities and/or rental/leasing changes must 21
be coordinated with the Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy within the Department of Natural Resources and 22
Environmental Control and with the Office of Management and Budget. 23
Any internal program unit/budget unit having energy funding (electricity, natural or propane gas and 24
heating oils) for the purpose of reimbursing a host internal program unit/budget unit must release the remaining 25
sums to the host internal program unit/budget unit in the event that the tenant internal program unit/budget unit 26
vacates the premises. It is the responsibility of the host internal program unit/budget unit to initiate the transfer 27
request. Those agencies which are budgeted energy as a result of occupying a portion of a host facility’s property, 28
and do not directly pay energy bills, may not transfer energy funds other than to the host agency. 29
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Section 14. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the 1
Office of Management and Budget, subject to the approval of the Controller General, is authorized to make technical 2
adjustments to the personnel complement of any agency as appropriated in Section 1 of this Act in those situations 3
where, due to the rounding of split-funded positions, such an adjustment is necessary so that an agency may 4
establish its authorized complement. 5
Section 15. Notwithstanding Merit Rules 4.4.2 and 4.4.3, approval of a rate higher than 80 percent of the 6
midpoint which results in a need for leveling-up to address pay compression or pay equity, as defined by a criteria 7
established by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, shall only occur with the concurrence of the 8
Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 9
Controller General, provided that sufficient funds exist within the agency’s base budget to fund such actions. 10
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, no provision of Chapter 4.0 of the 11
Merit Rules shall be considered compensation for the purposes of collective bargaining under 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 12
for Merit Employees organized under 19 Del. C. c. 16. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the 13
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, with the concurrence of the Co-14
Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, shall promulgate policies and procedures to implement this section. 15
Section 16. In an effort to reduce the financial impact of workers’ compensation and property losses to the 16
State, agencies and school districts shall work with the Insurance Coverage Office to implement safety and return to 17
work policies. Any employee who has been on workers’ compensation shall be a preferential hire for any position 18
for which the employee is qualified. In accordance with state law, the employee shall receive a salary supplement 19
based on that employee’s prior earnings in the event the new salary is less than their current salary. 20
Section 17. In accordance with the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 5106, effective for all fiscal years 21
commencing after June 30, 2003, exceptions to the standard practice of paycheck deductions shall be made for 22
employees paying dues to the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA). All employees designating that DSEA 23
membership dues be deducted from their bi-weekly paycheck shall have those dues deducted from the 22 pay 24
periods occurring within the 10 month school year. This change will facilitate the maintenance of the state payroll 25
system, as well as establish a consistent process for managing the collection of dues from members of DSEA. 26
Section 18. Notwithstanding Chapter 10.0 and Chapter 19.0 of the Merit Rules, upon approval by the 27
Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 28
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Controller General, temporary appointees may be assigned to the same position as that already assigned to a 1
permanent employee. 2
Section 19. Emp loyees of the State of Delaware who are enrolled in a health insurance benefit plan must 3
actively participate in the open enrollment process each fiscal year by selecting a health plan or waiving coverage. 4
Should such employee(s) neglect to enroll in a plan of their choice during the open enrollment period or waive 5
coverage, said employee(s) and any spouse or dependents enrolled at the time will be enrolled into the default health 6
plan(s) as determined by the State Employee Benefits Committee. 7
Section 20. Notw ithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, 29 Del. C. § 5207 shall 8
not apply to individuals employed in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903(17). 9
Section 21. Any group defined in 29 Del. C. § 5209(a), (d) or (e) that elects to participate in the State of 10
Delaware Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) is required to submit a letter of intent to the Director of 11
Statewide Benefits and Insurance Coverage at least four months prior to their effective date of coverage. Groups 12
who choose to join the GHIP will be required to execute a Participating Group Agreement in the form required by 13
the Statewide Benefits Office. 14
Section 22. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, the 15
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of 16
Human Resources and the Controller General, is authorized to transfer funds from unaffiliated participant premium 17
revenues as repayment for any State-funded Group Health Insurance deficit. 18
Section 23. The responsibilities and authorities established by 75 Del. Laws, c. 243 shall remain in effect 19
through the current fiscal year or upon passage of legislation by the General Assembly. The following provisions 20
shall apply: 21
(a) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall provide the Controller General with a 22
detailed description of any significant change in energy procurement strategy and procedures previously approved 23
by the Controller General. The detailed description shall be provided to the Control ler General at least two weeks 24
prior to the execution of an energy supply contract that incorporates the changes. 25
(b) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to enter into wholesale 26
or retail supply contracts for natural gas and other types of fuel and energy in accordance with the responsibilities 27
and authorities established for the purchase of electricity as per 75 Del. Laws, c. 243. 28
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(c) Aggregation partner, as defined in 75 Del. Laws, c. 243, shall also be construed to mean public 1
libraries, corporations and authorities established by the General Assembly including, but not limited to, the 2
Delaware Riverfront Development Corporation, Delaware River and Bay Authority and Diamond State Port 3
Corporation upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 4
(d) The provisions of 75 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 1(b) shall be construed to include electricity, gas and other 5
sources of fuel and energy procured on both retail and wholesale energy markets. 6
Section 24. (a) For the purposes of meeting the public notice and advertising requirements of 29 Del. C. c. 7
69, the announcement of bid solicitations and associated notices for the required duration on a single site accessible 8
to the public and administered by the Section shall satisfy the public notice and advertisement requirements under 9
this chapter. 10
(b) The Office of Management and Budget, Department of Education, local school districts and the Dat a 11
Service Center shall continue to meet, at least quarterly, to identify and implement purchasing opportunities that will 12
increase cost savings, improve efficiencies and maximize flexibility. Where two or more districts procure materials 13
and services of similar nature, districts shall aggregate these purchasing efforts through the Office of Management 14
and Budget. 15
Section 25. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del. C. c. 101 or any 16
other laws to the contrary, the State Employee Benefits Committee is authorized to amend the rules for Employees 17
Eligible to Participate in the State Group Health Insurance Program and the State Disability Insurance Program by 18
approving such amendments and causing the amendments to be published in the Register of Regulations with such 19
amendments to be effective as of the date of such publication unless otherwise specified by the State Employee 20
Benefits Committee. 21
Section 26. During the current fiscal year, the State Employee Health Fund and Department of Health and 22
Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) shall participate in the Delaware Health 23
Information Network (DHIN). Charges for participation shall be established as a result of 16 Del. C. § 10303. 24
Section 27. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report to the Co-Chairs of the 25
Joint Finance Committee on January 15 of each fiscal year the number of vacancies in each agency and the vacancy 26
rate of each agency. Additionally, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report the total 27
number of General Fund positions authorized July 1 and January 1 of each fiscal year to the members of the Joint 28
Finance Committee. 29
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Section 28. State Employees in full-time appointed exempt positions except elected officials, judges 1
(excluding justices of the peace), casual and seasonal employees, temporary employees and interns enumerated on 2
the comparability list that are assigned a comparable class and/or pay grade in the Merit System, who are otherwise 3
eligible for annual and sick leave accrual per Delaware Code, that are approved to work a standard work week of 40 4
hours, shall accrue annual leave at the rate of 14.0 hours and sick leave at the rate of 10 hours for each completed 5
calendar month of state service. Agencies who have granted annual leave to employees in excess of 13.25 hours and 6
sick leave to employees in excess of 9.5 hours per month based on a 40-hour work week shall not be required to 7
recoup accruals. These employees shall be compensated for unused annual leave and sick leave to be consistent with 8
Merit rules and 29 Del. C. § 5905(c). 9
Section 29. Notw ithstanding any other provision of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, the 10
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with the concurrence of the Controller General and the Secretary 11
of the Department of Human Resources, is authorized to make changes to pay matrices should such changes be 12
required to meet critical shortages in direct service areas of operation. 13
Section 30. The D irector of the Office of Management and Budget shall transfer amounts to the Budget 14
Stabilization Fund, if any, in accordance with the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6533(k)(2). No amount shall be 15
subtracted from the Budget Stabilization Fund for inclusion in estimated unencumbered funds for Fiscal Year 2026 16
pursuant to this Act. 17
Section 31. (a) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in the following accounts shall 18
remain as continuing appropriations and shall not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. Any 19
appropriation listed below that has a balance of zero on June 30, 2024 2025, shall not continue: 20
Fiscal Year(s) Appropri ation Description 21
2023/24/25 01-01-01-00140 Trav el 22
2021/22/23/24/25 01-01-01-00141 Legis lative Travel 23
2019/20/21/ 2024/25 01-01-01-00145 Hous e Member Expenses 24
2023/24/25 01-01-01-00150 Co ntractual Services 25
2022/ 2023/24/25 01-01-01-00160 Sup plies and Materials 26
2020/21/22/24 2025 01-01-01-00180 House Committee Expenses 27
2024/25 01-02-01-00140 Travel 28
2023/24/25 01-02-01-00141 Legis lative Travel 29
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2024/25 01-02-01-00145 Senate Member Expenses 1
2023/ 2024/25 01-02-01-00150 C ontractual Services 2
2023/ 2024/25 01-02-01-00160 S upplies and Materials 3
2024 01-02-01-00170 Ca pital Outlay 4
2024/25 01-02-01-00180 Senat e Committee Expenses 5
2020/ 2021/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00140 T ravel 6
2019/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00141 Legis lative Travel 7
2016/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00150 Con tractual Services 8
2020/21/22/23/24 01-05-01-00160 Sup plies and Materials 9
2020/ 2021/23/24/25 01-05-01-00183 E astern Trade Council 10
2022/ 2023/24/25 01-05-01-00184 Inte rstate Agriculture Commission 11
2024 2025 01-05-01-00240 De laware River Basin Commission 12
2024 2025 01-05-01-00429 Counc il of State Governments 13
2011/12/15/18/19/20/21/22/23/24 01-05-01-00432 Stat e and Local Legal Center, NCSL 14
2022/ 2023/24/25 01-05-01-00509 Nat ional Black Caucus of State Legislators 15
2015/16/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24 /25 01-05-01-00514 Legislation for Gaming States 16
2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00140 Travel 17
2017/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-08-01-00150 Co ntractual Services 18
2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00152 Printin g - Laws and Journals 19
2018/19/ 2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00160 Supplies and Materials 20
2023/ 2024/25 01-08-01-00170 C apital Outlay 21
2024/25 01-08-01-00185 Sunset Committee Expenses 22
2024 2025 01-08-01-00199 Cont ingency - Security 23
2022/23/24/25 01-08-02-00140 Travel 24
2021/22/23/24/25 01-08-02-00150 Cont ractual Services 25
2017/18/21/22/23/24/25 01-08-02-00160 Su pplies and Materials 26
2025 01-08-02-00170 Capita l Outlay 27
2023/ 2024/25 01-08-02-00189 C ontingency - Legislative Council 28
2018/19/20/21/22/24 01-08-02-00190 Continge ncy - Family Law Commission Expenses 29
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2018/19/20 01-08-02-00195 Contingency - Clean Air Policy Committee 1
2022/ 2023/24/25 01-08-02-00196 C ontingency - JFC/CIP 2
2020 01-08-02-00197 Cont ingency – Internship 3
2024 01-08-02-08035 Fire Service Sustainability Study 4
2022/23/ 2024/25 01-08-02-08916 DE LIS 5
2022/23/24/25 01-08-03-00140 Travel 6
2018/19/ 2020/21/22/23/ 24/25 01-08-03-00150 Contractual Services 7
2022/23/24/25 01-08-06-00140 Travel 8
2023 2025 01-08-06-00150 Co ntractual Services 9
2023 2024/25 02-03-10-00202 Jur y Expenses 10
2024 02-13-10-00621 Housing/ Landlord Contingency 11
2024 2025 02-17-01-00203 Ret ired Judges 12
2024 2025 02-17-01-00210 Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary Commitment 13
2024 2025 02-17-01-00211 Inte rpreters 14
2024 2025 02-17-01-00212 New Castle County Courthouse 15
2024/25 02-17-04-00201 Tec hnology Maintenance 16
2024 2025 02-18-05-00207 Chil d Attorneys 17
2024 2025 02-18-05-00217 Ivy D avis Scholarship Fund 18
2024 2025 02-18-05-00616 Youth in Transition 19
2024 10-02-10-08916 Technol ogy 20
2025 10-02-11-00150 Cont ractual Services 21
2024 2025 10-02-11-00230 Legal Fees 22
2023/ 2024/25 10-02-11-00232 Sa lary/OEC 23
2024 10-02-11-00236 Kids Count 24
2024 2025 10-02-11-00239 Elde r Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund 25
2016 10-02-11-00270 UD St udy 26
2023 10-02-11-00392 DSP Vehicle Replacement and Equipment 27
2020/21/22/23/24/25 10-02-11-00507 Behavi oral Health Consortium 28
2022/23 10-02-11-00519 Body C amera Program 29
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2024 2025 10-02-11-00597 Veteran Tax Relief Education Expense Fund 1
2022/23 2024 10-02-11-00607 Oper ations I 2
2024 10-02-11-00620 Mari juana Control Act 3
2024 10-02-11-00621 Housi ng/Landlord Contingency 4
2024 10-02-11-00622 Earl y Childhood and Preschool Contingency 5
2024 10-02-11-00623 Educat ion Compensation Contingency 6
2024 10-02-11-00670 Marij uana Control Act 7
2020 10-02-11-08904 Behavi oral Health Consortium 8
2024 10-02-11-08911 Prim ary and General Election 9
2019/24 10-02-11-08912 Delaw are Health Care Claims Database 10
2022/23/ 2024 10-02-11-08916 US C Server Replacement/OMB Technology Needs 11
2020 10-02-11-08918 Higher Education Enhanced Land Grant/ 12
Workforce Development Fund 13
2022/23 10-02-11-08922 B ody Camera Program 14
2023/24 10-02-11-08939 Fuel Contingency/Legal Fees Contingency/Trauma 15
Informed Services Contingency/Medicaid 16
Contingency 17
2024 10-02-11-08940 Landl ord Obligations & Tenant Remedies 18
2023 10-02-11-08949 Fam ily Leave Act 19
2024 10-02-11-08952 Mar ijuana Control Act 20
2023/24/25 10-02-11-08953 ERP 21
2024 10-02-32-08916 ER P Cloud Migration 22
2025 10-02-42-08922 St ate Fleet Electric Vehicles 23
2024 10-02-47-08916 ER P Cloud Migration 24
2020 2024 10-02-50-00607 Ope rations I 25
2024/25 10-02-50-08922 Equipme nt 26
2024 10-02-50-08939 Cle arfield House Engineering Study 27
2024 10-02-50-08940 Delaware Veteran’s Cemetery Expansion 28
2024 2025 10-07-01-00348 Ta rgeted Youth Prevention Program 29
2024 2025 10-07-01-00539 Law Enforcement Education Fund 30
2024/25 10-07-01-00559 Publi c Attorney Student Loan Repayment 31
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2023/25 10-07-01-08939 Trauma Informed Services Contingency 1
2025 10-07-01-00636 Family Justice Centers 2
2024 11-04-06-08916 ERP Cloud Migration 3
2024 11-05-01-08916 ERP Cloud Migration 4
2023 12-05-06-08939 Delaware EARNS 5
2024/25 12-05-06-08940 Dela ware EARNS 6
2024 15-01-01-00620 Marij uana Control Act 7
2024 15-02-03-00206 Contr act Conflict Attorneys 8
2023 16-05-01-00607 Oper ations I 9
2024 2025 16-05-02-00150 Con tractual Services 10
2024 2025 16-05-02-00262 Self Insurance 11
2024/25 16-07-01-00504 First State Quality Improvement Fund 12
2023/24/25 16-07-01-00595 G EAR Award 13
2022 16-07-01-00607 GEAR Award 14
2021/ 2022/24/25 20-01-01-00241 In ternational Council of Delaware 15
2025 20-01-01-00343 Hispa nic Affairs 16
2024/25 20-01-01-00629 Equity Ombudsperson Program 17
2024 20-01-02-00259 Vete rans Commission Trust 18
2024 20-01-02-08940 Delawar e Veterans Memorial Cemetery 19
2023 20-01-08-08916 Online Ethics Training 20
2024 2025 20-03-01-00287 Delaw are Heritage Commission 21
2022 20-03-01-08920 Renova tion/Historic Site Improvements 22
2024/25 20-07-01-00296 Delaw are Art 23
2024/25 20-08-01-00297 Libra ry Standards 24
2024/25 20-08-01-00434 Schola rships 25
2024 2025 20-08-01-00538 Publi c Education Project 26
2025 20-10-01-08040 Delawar e Grocery Initiative 27
2023 20-10-01-08939 Ente rtainment Industry Fund 28
2024 20-16-10-08922 ERP Cloud Migration 29
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2024 25-05-01-08916 ERP Cloud Migration 1
2022/ 2023/24/25 35-01-10-00523 Heal th Care Provider State Loan Repayment 2
2024/25 35-01-10-00534 DIDE R Loan Repayment 3
2024/25 35-01-10-00535 DIME R Loan Repayment 4
2023/ 2024/25 35-01-10-00610 He alth Care Innovation 5
2022 35-01-10-08005 Healt h Care Provider Loan 6
2022 35-01-10-08939 Health Care Loan Provider State Loan Repayment 7
2024/25 35-02-01-00301 Non-Med icaid State Match 8
2024 2025 35-02-01-00308 Delaw are Healthy Children Program 9
2024 2025 35-02-01-00367 Tec hnology Operations 10
2024 2025 35-02-01-00428 Medi caid 11
2024 2025 35-02-01-00528 Medi caid State Match 12
2024 2025 35-02-01-00570 Medi caid Projects 13
2024 35-02-01-00625 Skill ed Nursing Facility Contingency 14
2024 35-02-01-08912 Delawar e Health Care Claims Database 15
2024 35-02-01-08916 Tec hnology 16
2024 35-02-01-08939 Medi caid 17
2024 35-02-01-08940 Progra m Supplement 18
2024 35-05-10-00477 Health Disparities 19
2024 35-05-10-08940 Hea lth Disparities & Health Inequity Program 20
2025 35-05-20-00315 Scho ol Based Health Centers 21
2025 35-05-20-00594 DE CAN 22
2024 35-05-20-00620 Marij uana Control Act 23
2024 35-05-20-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 24
2024 35-05-20-00631 Chil dhood Lead Poisoning 25
2024 35-05-20-08939 Residential Lead Remediation 26
2024 35-05-20-08940 Eva luation and Assessment of School Facilities 27
2024 2025 35-05-30-00399 Sub stance Use Disorder Services 28
2024 35-06-10-08916 DMES Development 29
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2024 2025 35-06-20-00302 Community Housing Support 1
2024 2025 35-06-20-00521 CMH Group Homes 2
2024 2025 35-06-20-00583 Comm unity Placements 3
2024 2025 35-06-40-00399 Sub stance Use Disorder Services 4
2024 2025 35-07-01-00328 Gener al Assistance 5
2024 2025 35-07-01-00330 Chil d Care 6
2025 35-07-01-00367 Technol ogy Operations 7
2024/25 35-07-01-00630 Summ er EBT Program 8
2024 2025 35-07-02-00332 Emer gency Assistance 9
2024 35-08-01-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 10
2022 35-09-01-00607 Opera tions 11
2024 2025 35-10-01-00367 Tec hnology Operations 12
2024 2025 35-11-30-00335 Purc hase of Community Services 13
2025 35-11-30-00528 Medicai d State Match 14
2024 37-01-40-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 15
2024 2025 37-01-50-00351 MIS Development 16
2022 37-05-30-08930 Juveni le Re-Entry Services Fund 17
2024 2025 37-06-40-00354 Ch ild Welfare/Contractual Services 18
2024 38-01-04-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 19
2024 2025 38-01-14-00552 Infor mation Technology 20
2024 2025 38-02-01-00359 Medi cal Treatment and Services 21
2024 2025 38-04-20-00358 War ehouse 22
2024 2025 40-01-01-00197 Inte rnship Program 23
2023 40-01-05-08916 Perm itting and Data Management Projects 24
2022 40-03-02-08922 Veterinary Equipment 25
2024 40-03-02-08922 Biden Center Equipment 26
2023/ 2024/25 40-03-03-00371 S praying and Insecticides 27
2024 2025 40-03-03-00375 Beaver , Phragmites and Deer 28
2024 2025 40-03-03-00497 Tic k Control Program 29
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2024 2025 40-03-03-00566 Natural Heritage Program 1
2025 40-03-03-08939 Hunting Enforcement 2
2024 2025 40-03-04-00374 Sand Bypass 3
2024/25 40-04-04-00380 SARA 4
2024 40-04-05-08922 Tree for Every Delawarean 5
2024 40-04-05-08939 Electric Grid Study 6
2024 45-01-01-00519 Body C amera Program 7
2022 45-01-01-08922 Body Ca mera Program/Special Equipment 8
2024/25 45-01-60-00257 Brai n Injury Trust Fund 9
2024 45-04-10-00620 Marij uana Control Act 10
2024 45-04-10-08952 Mari juana Control Act 11
2024 45-05-10-00620 Mari juana Control Act 12
2023/ 2024 45-06-08-00617 Fi rearm Transaction Approval Program 13
2023 45-06-08-00618 Leth al Weapons 14
2024 45-06-11-08922 Equipm ent 15
2024 45-06-12-08922 Vehic les and Equipment 16
2025 45-06-08-08940 Perm it to Purchase 17
2023 55-01-02-93082 Pri or Year Operations 18
2023 60-01-10-08949 Family Leave Act 19
2024 60-08-10-00150 Con tractual Services 20
2024/ 2025 60-08-10-00396 Support ed Employment 21
2025 60-09-20-00265 Welfar e Reform 22
2024/25 60-09-20-00394 Workfor ce Development 23
2024/25 60-09-20-00397 Summe r Youth Program 24
2024/25 60-09-20-00506 Learn ing for Careers 25
2024/25 60-09-20-00531 Elevat e Delaware 26
2024 65-01-04-08940 Tree for Every Delawarean 27
2025 70-01-01-00412 School Elections 28
2024/25 70-01-01-08911 Prim ary and General Elections 29
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2024 2025 70-02-01-00412 School Elections 1
2024/25 70-02-01-08911 Prim ary and General Elections 2
2024 2025 70-03-01-00412 School Elections 3
2024 2025 70-03-01-08911 Pri mary and General Elections 4
2024 2025 70-04-01-00412 School Elections 5
2024 2025 70-04-01-08911 Pri mary and General Elections 6
2024 75-03-01-00423 Fire Safety 7
2024 2025 76-01-01-00427 Edu cational Assistance 8
2024 2025 76-01-01-00612 Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program 9
2024 90-01-01-00424 SEED /Inspire Marketing 10
2024 2025 90-01-01-00589 Coll ege of Engineering 11
2023/24 90-01-01-00615 Redding Consortium/WLC 12
2025 90-03-01-00424 SEED /Inspire Marketing 13
2024/25 90-03-01-00474 Nursi ng Expansion 14
2024/25 90-03-01-00479 Coopera tive Extension 15
2024/25 90-03-01-00480 Coop erative Research 16
2024/25 90-03-01-00516 Coopera tive Forestry 17
2025 90-03-01-00547 Ra cial Equity Consortium 18
2022 90-03-01-00607 Opera tions 19
2022/23/24/25 90-03-01-00619 Earl y Childhood Innovation Center 20
2025 90-03-01-08041 Delawar e State University Operations 21
2023/24/25 90-03-05-00615 Redding Consortium/WLC 22
2024/25 90-04-01-00443 Career Pathways 23
2024 95-01-01-08940 Ment oring Program Needs 24
2024 95-01-02-00385 Highe r Education Operations 25
2024 2025 95-01-02-05277 Stu dent Assessment System 26
2023/24 2025 95-01-03-05320 Reddi ng Consortium/WLC 27
2022/23 95-01-03-08945 Redding C onsortium/WLC 28
2025 95-01-04-00385 Higher Education Operations 29
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2024 95-01-04-00627 Governor’s Summer Fellowship 1
2025 95-01-04-05139 Mental Health Critical Needs Reimbursement 2
2024 2025 95-01-04-05199 Educa tion Certification and Development 3
2023/24/25 95-01-04-05320 Reddi ng Consortium/WLC 4
2022 2023 95-01-04-08945 Reddi ng Consortium/WLC 5
2020/21 95-01-05-00230 Legal Fees 6
2022 95-01-05-00607 Operations 7
2018 95-01-05-05215 Educa tor Accountability 8
2025 95-01-05-08045 Public Education Funding Assessment 9
2023 95-01-05-08939 Legal Fees 10
2022/23 95-01-05-08945 Redding Consortium/WLC 11
2022/23/ 2024/25 95-01-06-05320 Re dding Consortium/WLC 12
2025 95-01-06-08037 Chil dcare Licensing System 13
2022/ 2023 95-01-06-08945 Re dding Consortium/WLC 14
2025 95-01-30-05285 Profe ssional Standards Board 15
2024 2025 95-01-40-05191 Sta te Board of Education Operations 16
2024 2025 95-01-40-05284 P -20 Council 17
2024 2025 95-02-02-00231 Worl d Language Expansion 18
2024 2025 95-02-02-00368 Col lege Access 19
2024 2025 95-02-02-05115 Teacher Recruitment/Retention 20
2025 95-02-02-05135 Early Literacy Coaches 21
2024 2025 95-02-02-05181 Uniq ue Alternatives 22
2023/ 2024/25 95-02-02-05244 Sc hool Improvement Funds 23
2024 2025 95-02-02-05275 Delaw are Science Coalition 24
2024 2025 95-02-02-05301 Math Coaches 25
2023/24/25 95-02-02-05320 Redding Consortium/WLC 26
2024 2025 95-02-02-05322 DE Math Plan 27
2024 2025 95-02-02-05400 Year Long Residencies 28
2024 2025 95-02-02-05401 DE Literacy Plan 29
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2023 95-02-02-08940 Education Funding Assessment 1
2024 2025 95-02-05-05225 Pr ofessional Accountability and Instructional 2
Advancem ent Fund 3
2024 95-02-05-05306 St udent Success Block Grant 4
2024 95-03-20-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 5
2024 2025 95-03-20-05108 Rea ding Interventions 6
2024 2025 95-03-20-05216 Ear ly Childhood Assistance 7
2024 2025 95-03-20-05240 Ear ly Childhood Initiatives 8
2024 95-03-30-00623 Educa tion Salary Supplement Contingency 9
2024 2025 95-03-40-00591 Insp ire 10
2024 2025 95-03-40-00613 Ment al Health Services Scholarship 11
2024 2025 95-03-40-05247 Schol arships and Grants 12
2017 95-03-40-05248 Fer guson DSTP Scholarship 13
2024 2025 95-03-40-05252 SE ED Scholarship 14
2024 2025 95-03-40-05304 Loan Forgiveness 15
2023 95-33-00-05305 Wilmingto n Schools Initiative 16
2024 95-33-00-08939 Wilming ton Schools Initiative 17
(b) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Professional and 18
Curriculum Development (appropriation 05205), Driver Education (appropriation 05142), Early Childhood 19
Assistance (appropriation 05216), Transportation (appropriations 05138, 05149, 05150, 05152, 05177, 05179 and 20
05298), 4 Hour Driver Training (appropriation 05109) and 12 Hour Driver Training (appropriation 05110), 21
Substitute Teacher Block Grant (appropriation 05113), Athletic Trainer Block Grant (appropriation 05117), Adult 22
Education and Workforce Training (appropriation 05154), Related Services for Students with Disabilities 23
(appropriation 05190), Education Salary Supplement Contingency (appropriations 00623 and 08900), and Year 24
Long Residencies (appropriation 05400) programs within school districts and charter schools shall be appropriate d 25
on a 15 month basis and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025. For the fiscal year ending June 26
30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2023 2024 World Languages Expansion (appropriation 00231) and Math 27
Coaches (appropriation 05301) within school districts and charter schools shall be appropriated on a 15 month basis 28
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and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025. Program expenses may not be incurred subsequent to 1
the start of the regular 2024-2025 2025-2026 school year. 2
(c) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 Pupil Transportation 3
(appropriation 05242) and in Fiscal Year 2025 Driver Education (appropriation 05142) within the Department of 4
Education shall be appropriated on a 15-month basis and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025. 5
Program expenses may not be incurred subsequent to the start of the regular 2024-2025 2025-2026 school year. For 6
the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in the Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 2025 Pupil Transportation 7
(appropriation 05242) program, within the Department of Education, shall not be subject to reversion until 8
December 30, 2024 June 30, 2026. 9
(d) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Charter School 10
Operations (appropriation 05213), Charter Transportation Surplus (appropriation 05318), and Charter Exclusions 11
(appropriation 05313) shall remain as continuing and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. 12
(e) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums for Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Division II - All 13
Other Costs (appropriation 05165), Division II - All Other Costs for Vocational Education (appropriation 05265), 14
Division II - Energy (appropriation 00159), Division III - Equalization (appropriation 05186), Teacher of the Year 15
(appropriation 05162), World Language (appropriation 00231), Unique Alternatives (appropriation 05181), College 16
Access (appropriation 00368), Student Success Block Grant Reading (appropriation 05310), Dual Enrollment 17
(appropriation 05314), Reading Interventions (appropriation 05108), Operations (appropriation 05288), Educational 18
Support Professional of the Year (appropriation 05402), Mid-Year Unit Count (appropriation 05112), Behavioral 19
Health Professional of the Year (appropriation 05114), Teacher Recruitment/Retention (appropriation 05115), Math 20
Coaches (appropriation 05301), Mental Health Services (appropriation 05319), Mental Health Cash Option 21
(appropriation 05321), School Safety and Security (appropriation 05323), and any sums for Fiscal Year 2024 Filter 22
First Initiative (appropriation 08940) shall become a continuing appropriation in school districts and charter schools 23
and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. 24
(f) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 and 2025 School 25
Improvement Funds (appropriation 05244) shall become a continuing appropriation in each local district and charter 26
school and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2024 2025. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any 27
sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Contractual Sub Reimbursement (appropriation 05388), in the Fiscal Year 2022, 28
Fiscal Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Redding Consortium/WLC (appropriations 05320 and 29
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08945), in Fiscal Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Wilmington Learning Collaborative 1
(appropriations 05403, 05404, 05405, 05406, 05407, 05408, 05409, and 05410), and in the Fiscal Year 2022, Fiscal 2
Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Opportunity Funding (appropriations 05297 and 05311) 3
shall become a continuing appropriation in each local district and charter school and not be subject to reversion until 4
June 30, 2025 2026. 5
(g) The Department of Transportation shall promulgate and carry out the policies and procedures necessary 6
to dea
uthorize any unexpended, unencumbered or unprogrammed operating appropriations remaining at the end of 7
the fiscal year. 8
(h) The Department of Transportation shall provide a list of operating appropriations to be continued into 9
the next fiscal year to include the following: 1) unprogrammed appropriations from prior years and 2) 10
unencumbered or unprogrammed appropriations from the immediately preceding fiscal year. The list shall be 11
comprised of the accounting code, fiscal year and program description for each appropriation to be continued. The 12
department may request additional authority, on a project by project basis, during the fiscal year. Such requests 13
shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General for approval. 14
(i) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2024 15
Delaware Health Care Claims Database (appropriation 08912) shall remain as continuing and not be subject to 16
reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. Funds shall be used for the development of the Delaware Health Care Claims 17
Database established and authorized pursuant to 16 Del. C. c. 103. Notwithstanding any other section of law to the 18
contrary, the Delaware Health Care Claims Database shall be developed as part of the Delaware Health Information 19
Network (DHIN), a previously funded initiative through state, federal and private resources. Said funding shall be 20
subject to DHIN making initial data sets available for the Delaware Health Care Claims Database, the submission of 21
a total project budget, including non-state resources, to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the 22
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information, the Secretary of the Department of 23
Health and Social Services and the Controller General and DHIN submitting a written status update to the Governor 24
and General Assembly to include, but not be limited to, the development of the Delaware Health Care Claims 25
Database and the anticipated timeline that the database will be fully operational. 26
(1) Not withstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the DHIN may seek technical 27
assistance from the Department of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the Delaware Health 28
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Care Commission, in support of DHIN’s efforts to develop long-term sustainable funding strategies for the 1
Delaware Health Care Claims Database. 2
(2) In the calculation of any statewide, regional or local health care cost calculation target or 3
benchmark program (as defined in House Joint Resolution 7 of the 149th General Assembly), which 4
program or initiative shall not carry a penalty, the total cost of care calculation, report, study or formulation 5
shall utilize, to the fullest extent practicable, data obtained from the Delaware Health Care Claims Database 6
maintained by the DHIN. To the extent that any data used to develop, calculate or otherwise support any 7
statewide, regional or local health care cost target or benchmark program is not from the Delaware Health 8
Care Claims Database maintained by the DHIN, such data shall be made publicly available by the Secretary 9
of the Department of Health and Social Services and disclosed to the Delaware Health Care Commission in 10
an open meeting, subject to existing legal protections for any confidential or proprietary data. 11
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary the Department of Health and 12
Social Services may require in support of any statewide, regional or local health care cost calculation target 13
or benchmark program, the submission of claims data, as defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312, by any health 14
insurer, as defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312. Such entity shall be treated as a mandatory reporting entity as 15
defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312 for purposes of submission of claims data pursuant to this section. 16
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TOBACCO - MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT 1
Section 32. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes $31,086.8 $25,933.8 ASF from funds received as a result of 2
the Master Settlement Agreement on tobacco funds. These funds are allocated as follows: 3
(15-01-01) Department of Justice 4
$ 278.
1 2.0 ASF FTEs - legal matters relating to tobacco laws and regulations 5
(35-01-20) Health and Social Services - Administration 6
$ 115.0 74.8 D HSS Library 7
(35-02-01) Health and Social Services - Medicai d and Medical Assistance 8
$ 750.0 487. 5 Medical Assistance Transition (MAT) Program 9
$ 1,871.6 1,216. 5 Delaware Prescription Drug Program 10
$ 667.0 433.6 I ncrease Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women/infants to 200 percent of poverty 11
$ 1,000.0 650.0 S ocial Determinants of Health 12
(35-05-10) Health and Social Services - Direct or’s Office/Support Services 13
$ 1,500.0 1,200.0 I nnovation Fund 14
$ 5.0 Health Equity 15
(35-05-20) Health and Social Services - Comm unity Health 16
$ 3,221.0 2,576.8 Ne w Nurse Development Program at Delaware Technical Community College 17
$ 1,227.8 Pers onnel Costs associated with Tobacco Control Programs 18
$ 585.4 38 0.5 Uninsured Action Plan 19
$ 292.2 189. 9 Diabetes 20
$ 214.3 171.4 Delaware State University Nursing Program 21
$ 500.0 325.0 Healthy Communities Delaware 22
$ 150.0 Com munity Mobile Health 23
This Act makes an appropriation to the Division of Community Health for Tobacco Fund: Contractual Services. 24
Of t
hat appropriation, funds are allocated as follows: 25
$ 2,492.9 Tobacco Prevention through Community-Based Organizations 26
$ 1,040.0 676.0 Nur se Family Partnership 27
$ 620.4 403. 3 Non Public School Nursing 28
$ 397.7 Wom en’s Health Screening Program 29
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$ 350.0 280.0 Paramedic Instructional Program Expansion 1
$ 149.5 119.6 Nurse Home Visitors 2
$ 86.2 Family Planning Program 3
$ 73.7 Chari ty Care Program 4
$ 150.0 Hospic e 5
$ 80.5 64. 4 Polytech Adult Education Nursing Program 6
$ 45.0 Asthma Project 7
$ 200.0 Health Literacy 8
$ 169.9 W ellness and Prevention Program 9
$ 15.0 Aids Del aware 10
Also appropriated in this Act is $9,516.3 $9,4 23.5 for Cancer Council Recommendations. Of this amount, $1,000.0 11
is dedicated to cancer screening and treatment; in addition, funding is included for the following agencies: 12
$ 265.1 172.3 Can cer Council 13
$ 147.0 Breas t and Cervical Cancer Treatment (35-02-01) 14
$ 138.6 Cancer Supports and Services 15
$ 194.8 Oncology Social Work and Psychosocial Care 16
$ 150.0 Breast Cancer Wellness 17
(35-05-30) Health and Social Services - Emergency Medical Services 18
$ 59.9 38.9 P ublic Access Defibrillation Initiative 19
(35-06-40) Health and Social Services - Substa nce Abuse 20
$ 18.3 U niversity of Delaware - Delaware School Survey Study 21
$ 250.0 Recovery and Wellness 22
(35-07-01) Health and Social Services - Social Services 23
$ 984.0 639 .6 SSI Supplement 24
(35-11-10) Health and Social Services - Admin istration 25
$ 575.0 460 .0 Autism Supports 26
(35-11-30) Health and Social Services - Communi ty Services 27
$ 55.9 36. 3 Family Support Services 28
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(35-14-01) Health and Social Services - Administration/Community Services 1
$ 568.5 369. 5 Attendant Care 2
$ 153.2 133.2 Car egivers Support 3
$ 25.0 R ecreation and Respite Care Services 4
(37-04-20) Services for Children, Youth and Their Families - Prevention/Early Intervention 5
$ 40.0 Tobacco Prevention Programs for Youth 6
(45-04-10) Safety and Homeland Security - Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement 7
$ 607.5 Enhanced Enforcement and 3.0 ASF FTEs Agent and 1.0 ASF FTE Clerical 8
All of the above allocations are contained in the specified budget units in Section 1 of this Act including 9
associated positions and line item funding. The funds herein appropriated shall be disbursed in accordance with the 10
recommendations of the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee as amended by the Joint Finance Committee. 11
(b) All remaining unallocated funds for the current fiscal year shall be invested by the Cash Management 12
Policy Board and any interest accrued shall be deposited to the credit of the funds of the Master Settlement 13
Agreement. All funds from the above allocations left unexpended or unencum bered shall be transferred back to the 14
Delaware Health Fund. 15
(c) These funds shall be available for the current fiscal year only. 16
Section 33. The Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee is directed to submit their proposed 17
recommendations each fiscal year to the Governor, General Assembly and Office of Management and Budget no 18
later than November 15 per Senate Bill 8 as amended by the 140th General Assembly. It is the intent of the General 19
Assembly that the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee will present their proposed recommendations before 20
the Joint Finance Committee in a public budget hearing. 21
Section 34. Notw ithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6082, the fiscal year interest earnings of the 22
Innovation Fund shall, to the extent of such interest earnings, be used to fund pilot projects to help the state respond 23
to emerging health trends. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, after consultation with 24
the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee, shall give priority to those projects that address vaping prevention, 25
social determinants of health, school health, increasing dental access, and reducing obesity and increasing physical 26
activity throughout an individual’s lifespan. An annual report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee, 27
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of e ach fiscal year 28
which will include the number of funded projects and related expenditures. 29
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LEGISLATIVE 1
Section 35. Of the total positions authorized in Section 1 of this Act for Legislative, Legislative Council, 2
Division of Research (01-08-01), the position of Research Assistant to the House and Senate Sunset Standing 3
Committees shall be an exempt position and shall report to the Director. 4
Section 36. Section l of this Act provides an appropriation to Legislative, Legislative Council, Office of 5
the Controller General (0l-08-02) for Contingencies: Legislative Council. Requests from the Chairs of Standing 6
Legislative Committees for professional staff assistance shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for approval or 7
disapproval. Approvals for professional staff assistance shall be allowed within the limits of the appropriation and 8
as provided by guidelines established by the Legislative Council. 9
Section 37. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Legislative, Legislative Council, Office of 10
the Controller General (01-08-02) for Contingencies: Legislative Council. Requests from various task forces and 11
committees of either the House of Representatives or the Senate for travel expenses, meeting expenses, contractual 12
services and any other expenses shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for consideration. 13
Section 38. The Controller General shall receive compensation at a rate of a Tier 1 level Cabinet position 14
as determined by the Compensation Commission. Such compensation may be adjusted by the Legislative Council 15
as defined in 29 Del. C. § 1110(e). 16
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JUDICIAL 1
Section 39. Upon the approval of a plan submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and 2
Budget, the Controller General and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Chief Justice shall have the 3
flexibility to transfer positions from individual courts to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for the 4
purpose of further centralizing personnel, finance, collections and filing/records management func tions therein. 5
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, positions and related 6
operating funds may be transferred from Supreme Court (02-01-00), Court of Chancery (02-02-00), Superior Court 7
(02-03-00), Court of Common Pleas (02-06-00), Family Court (02-08-00) and Justice of the Peace Court (02-13-00) 8
to the Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01), the 9
Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of State Court Collections Enforcement (02-17-03) or 10
the Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Information Technology (02-17-04). Only positions from 11
the courts or other judicial positions located in New Castle County may be considered for transfer under this section. 12
In the cases where Merit System positions are transferred, the incumbents shall retain their Merit System status. 13
Section 40. This Act appropriates ASF authority to Judicial, Court of Chancery (02-02-00) and to Judicial, 14
Court of Common Pleas (02-06-00). Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the Court of Chancery is 15
authorized to retain a portion of the fees, costs, and interest it will collect in an amount sufficient to cov er the 16
personnel and operating costs of the statewide Register in Chancery office. Notwithstanding other statutes to the 17
contrary, the Court of Common Pleas is authorized to retain a portion of the fines and fees it will collect in an 18
amount sufficient to cover the personnel and operating costs of three Judicial Case Processors and one Controller. 19
Adjustments to ASF spending authority for these courts may be made upon the concurrence and approval of the 20
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 21
Section 41. The positions of Magistrate in Chancery/Chief Staff Attorney (BP#s 56683, 100226, and 22
135489, 139662, and 139663), as well as any additional Magistrate in Chancery/Chief Staff Attorney position(s) that 23
may be established in the future for the Court of Chancery (02-02-10), shall receive the same salary as a 24
Commissioner of Superior Court. Retired Magistrates may be designated to work on a per diem basis, similar to 25
retired Commissioners under 10 Del. C. § 513. 26
Section 42. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes appropriations to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - 27
Non-Judicial Services, Office of the Child Advocate (02-18-05) for Child Attorneys, and Judicial, Administrative 28
Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01) for Court Appointed 29
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Attorneys. Section 1 further includes an appropriation to Judicial, Family Court (02- 08-10) for Family Court Civil 1
Attorneys. The Chief Justice may use said appropriations to recruit and retain contract attorneys under these 2
programs. The Chief Justice may decide upon, but is not limited to, the following options: implementing new 3
contract rates, including setting regional or market-based contract rate structures; increasing the number of contracts; 4
or splitting full-time contracts into part-time contracts. Upon the approval by the Director of the Office of 5
Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Chief Justice may implement any combination of these or 6
other reasonable options in an effort to maximize the recruitment and retention of qualified attorneys to serve these 7
programs. 8
Section 43. AOC shall coordinate with the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) to develop 9
electronic document systems projects for the courts, subject to review and approval by the Technology Investment 10
Council (TIC); provided however, that such review and approval by TIC shall not apply to existing licensing 11
agreements, contracts or projects related to electronic document systems entered into or approved by AOC on or 12
prior to June 30, 2006 through the DTI Business Case process with consideration to security and infrastructure 13
impacts on the State of Delaware and not the technical features of the solution . Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 69, or 14
any other law to the contrary, AOC is authorized to enter into licensing agreements or other contracts with private 15
companies or other entities on behalf of the courts for electronic document systems. Such systems shall include: 16
filing and publication of judicial opinions and related docket files, electronic tracking and researching services, as 17
well as Internet access for video transmission of court proceedings, video conferencing and other technological 18
services. Fees derived from such contracts or licensing agreements shall be applied by the respective court for 19
expenses related to e-filing, video conferencing, video streaming, technological or other improvements and 20
operational costs. 21
Section 44. Sectio n 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - 22
Non-Judicial Services, Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission (02 -18-07) to fund 2.0 23
FTEs and associated operating costs. These positions, including any casual/seasonal positions, shall report to the 24
commission. 25
Section 45. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE Management Analyst III 26
(BP# 114608) in Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial Services, Office of the Public 27
Guardian (02-18-01) for the Guardianship Monitoring program. The Court of Chancery (02-02-10) shall transfer 28
ASF cash for this position to the Office of the Public Guardian annually. 29
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(b) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE, former Chief of Court Security 1
position (BP# 88980) in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Capitol Police (45- 02-10) for a Capitol 2
Police Officer in the Court of Chancery Sussex County facility. The Court of Chancery (02- 02-10) shall transfer 3
ASF cash for this position to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security annually. 4
Section 46. The Contractual Child Attorney that was allocated in Fiscal Year 2012 shall be utilized for 5
both Kent County and Sussex County, or other arrangements to meet the needs in both counties shall be made. 6
Section 47. (a) Sec tion 1 of this Act authorizes Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Court 7
Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01) to maintain an ASF account with the State Treasurer. 8
Revenue generated from court fees and costs associated with court rules shall be deposited into this account, until 9
the balance of the account is equal to $1,200.0. From that point forward, unless otherwise designated, all revenue 10
generated from court fees and costs associated with court rules shall be deposited into the General Fund. By May 15 11
of each fiscal year, the Judiciary shall submit a plan, subject to the approval of the Director of the Office of 12
Management and Budget and the Controller General, detailing the planned expenditures for the Judiciary and the 13
Office of Defense Services of said $1,200.0 for the upcoming fiscal year. 14
(b) In the event that such collections exceed the expenditure authority in this act, the ASF authority may be 15
ame
nded by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Revenue generated 16
that exceeds the revised authority shall be deposited to the General Fund. 17
Section 48. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,650.0 $2,450.0 in Right to 18
Representation to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts – Court Services, Office of the State Court 19
Administrator (02-17-01). Notwithstanding any provision of 29 Del. C. c. 69, rules, or legislation to the contrary, 20
this appropriation shall be provided to the Right to Representation Coordinator (“Coordinator”) from the State Court 21
Administrator (“Administrator”). The Administrator or the Attorney General does not need to designate or contract 22
with any organization(s) that will carry out the services required under 25 Del. C. c. 56. The Coordinator shall be 23
responsible for determining how tenants are referred to other organizations that provide services under the 24
aforementioned Chapter. In addition to the annual reporting requirements outlined in 25 Del. C. § 5605, the 25
Coordinator shall make a final accounting annually of all expenditures related to the services provided under 25 Del. 26
C. c. 56, including those expenditures of other organizations that may provide services utilizing funding from the 27
Right to Representation appropriation. 28
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Section 49. Section 1 of this Act authorizes 1.0 FTE, Administrative Management (BP# 65750), within the 2
Office of the Governor (10-01-01). This position shall coordinate and facilitate services for Delaware veterans, 3
including representing the state in concert with other states’ veteran agencies and the U.S. Veterans’ Administration; 4
assist in the oversight of the Delaware State Veterans Home; and pursuing and maximizing federal funding 5
opportunities, leveraging existing state funds, and reporting such opportunities to the Governor, the Secretary of 6
State, the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs, and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee. Preference 7
in hiring for this position shall be given to a veteran qualified by training and experience to perform the 8
abovementioned duties. 9
Section 50. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $150.0 in Local Law Enforcement Education to Executive, 10
Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for educational reimbursement 11
as provided for in subsection (a). 12
(a) A certified police officer or other law enforcement officer as defined in 11 Del. C. § 1911(a) or a State 13
of Delaware Probation and Parole Officer employed by the Department of Correction who is employed full -time in 14
the State is eligible for post-secondary education tuition reimbursement under the following conditions: 15
(1) The officer must apply for tuition reimbursement in accordance with rules and regulations 16
promulgated by the Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee. 17
(2) Education benefits authorized by this section may be used only at a college or university within 18
the State. 19
(3) An officer may not attend a class or course of instruction during scheduled work hours unless 20
the officer uses his or her earned leave or earned compensatory time. 21
(4) An officer may be reimbursed under this program for only two classes or courses of instruction 22
for undergraduate study or one class or course for graduate study each grading period. The 23
classes will be reimbursed at 100 percent of the tuition paid following the completion of the 24
course with a grade of “C” or better at a college or university within the State for classes related 25
to Corrections, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology, 26
Education and related fields. Related fields shall include any courses necessary to complete a 27
degree program in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Safety, Computer Science, Psychology, 28
Sociology or Education. 29
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(5) A class or course of instruction taken under this section must: 1
(i) Improve an officer's competence and capacity in employment; 2
(ii) Have direct value to the State; and 3
(iii) Provide knowledge or skills that are not available through in-service or other professional 4
training. 5
(6) In order to receive tuition reimbursement for a post-secondary class or course of instruction 6
authorized by this section, an officer must: 7
(i) Earn a grade no lower than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent, for each class or course 8
of instruction for which the tuition reimbursement is granted. In any class or course of 9
instruction for which a specific grade is not issued, the officer must show documentation 10
to verify satisfactory completion; and 11
(ii) Submit to the Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee within 12
30 days after completing a class or course of instruction proof of: 13
(1) Course title and grade received; 14
(2) Amount of tuition paid for the course; and 15
(3) Name of the post-secondary institution where the course was taken. 16
(7) The Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the designee shall adopt rules and regulations as 17
deemed necessary and proper for the efficient administration of this section. The rules and 18
regulations must contain appeal procedures. 19
(8) An officer who receives tuition reimbursement pursuant to this section but is terminated from 20
law enforcement employment for cause, or who otherwise fails to comply with any requirement 21
of this section, shall immediately become ineligible to receive education benefits pursuant to 22
this section and shall repay all tuition reimbursement previously extended to the employee, 23
including interest on a pro rata basis from the time of termination or noncompliance. The 24
Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee shall determine the amount 25
of repayment due by the employee pursuant to this subsection. If law enforcement employment 26
is terminated for other than just cause, the officer will not be required to repay previously 27
reimbursed tuition. 28
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(9) Nothing in this section is intended to inhibit or deny officer promotion or transfer to other law 1
enforcement agencies within this State. 2
(10) The Director of the Criminal Justice Council shall include in the agency's annual report: 3
(i) The number of officers who participated at each post-secondary educational institution 4
during the year; 5
(ii) The total amount of tuition expenditures made pursuant to this section during the year, not 6
to exceed $150.0; and 7
(iii) The total amount required to be repaid to the State by defaulting officers during the year; 8
and the total amount actually repaid by defaulting officers during the year transferred via 9
Intergovernmental Voucher. 10
Section 51. Effective July 1, 2006, BP# 879 shall receive compensation at a rate of a Tier 1 level Cabinet 11
position as determined by the Compensation Committee. 12
Section 52. (a) Not withstanding 29 Del. C. c. 69 or any other statutory provision to the contrary, state 13
agencies are permitted, within the limits of funding provided to support research and education efforts, to enter into 14
agreements directly with the University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Delaware Technical 15
Community College. This authorization is limited to conducting basic or applied research; transferring knowledge 16
regarding scientific and technological advancements; providing practical training to the state and local governments 17
in the application of science or technology; and healthcare professionals education/training, and encourages these 18
departments to consider these three institutions as the resource of first resort in meeting any of their research and/or 19
educational needs. 20
(b) Notwit hstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the Office of 21
Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller General is state agencies are authorized to contract with 22
the University of Delaware and/or Delaware State University for statistical analysis of data for state operated 23
programs, services, policies and/or procedures. The University of Delaware and/or Delaware State University may 24
not charge an overhead or administrative fee in excess of 10 percent to the state in relation to these contracts 25
established under this subsection. 26
Section 53. The General Assembly finds that the establishment of the federal Temporary Assistance for 27
Needy Families (TANF) block grant has left the State vulnerable to deficits from caseload increases attributable to 28
an economic downturn. In order to minimize such exposure, the funds within the Reserve Account for Children 29
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Services Cost Recovery Project (CSCRP) Disallowances (10-02-10-20268) shall be available to mitigate, to the 1
extent possible, projected deficits in TANF supported programs within the Department of Health and Social 2
Services. The use of such funds for such purposes shall require the approval of the Director of the Office of 3
Management and Budget and the Controller General. 4
Section 54. The amount appropriated to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and 5
One-Time Items (10-02-11), Prior Years' Obligations shall be used to pay Personnel Costs and other obligations 6
except coding errors by a school district, which require adjustment of the State's accounts. Except for Personnel 7
Costs obligations, any use of the Prior Years' Obligations appropriation by any agency receiving funds in S ection 1 8
of this Act, in excess of the amount reverted from the applicable appropriation within the requesting agency’s 9
internal program unit on June 30 of the fiscal year in which the expense was incurred, will require the requesting 10
agency or school district to reimburse the Prior Years' Obligations appropriation by the amount equal to the excess 11
requested. An appropriation reversion sum does not negate the necessity of encumbering sufficient funds to cover 12
known expenses; proof of circumstances beyond an agency's ability to encumber must be documented on the request 13
for transfer to be excluded from the reimbursement clause. Except for Personnel Costs obligations, all requests for 14
prior year funds to complete the payment of one-time items will require a reimbursement to the Prior Years' 15
Obligations appropriation by the requesting agency from any appropriation other than Personnel Costs. The 16
reimbursement shall be removed from the current fiscal year's budget. The reimbursement clause shall not apply to 17
legal judgments against the agency or school district. A reimbursement under this section shall not be deemed to be 18
prohibited by 10 Del. C. § 8111. 19
Section 55. (a) For the current fiscal year, 29 Del. C. § 6529 is interpreted to include the ability to 20
implement a hiring review process. All state agencies with the exception of Legislative, Judicial, Higher Education 21
and school districts shall be subject to the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6529 as interpreted by this section. 22
Implementation of a hiring review process shall require all positions to be reviewed and approved by the Secretary 23
of the Department of Human Resources and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget prior to filling. 24
All non-cabinet agency hiring requests shall also require the review and approval of the Controller General prior to 25
filling. 26
(b) In the event the authority granted in subsection (a) of this section is implemented, Chapters 3.0 and 27
13.0 of the Merit Rules notwithstanding, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the Director of 28
the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to extend temporary promotions based on agency 29
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need until the hiring review process has ended. At the time the hiring review process has ended, those temporary 1
promotions granted during the hiring review process shall be subject to the limitations identified in the Merit Rules 2
governing the duration of temporary promotions. 3
Section 56. For the current fiscal year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to 4
29 Del. C. § 6529, in conjunction with the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, may implement an 5
overtime management practices review process for all state agencies with the exception of Legislative, Judicial, 6
Higher Education and school districts. Said review shall include, but not be limited to, operational guidelines, 7
guidelines to prohibit excessive utilization, staffing ratios and standard work week schedules for employees. The 8
Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report to the Governor and the Co -Chairs of the Joint 9
Finance Committee no later than May 1 of each fiscal year on the status of any review process implemented 10
pursuant to this section. 11
Section 57. The appropriation in Section 1 of this Act to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, 12
Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for Appropriated Special Funds for $55,000.0 $91,000.0 ASF shall 13
be used to make adjustments in the amount of state special fund appropriations in the event additional state special 14
funds are received which were not previously anticipated. Such adjustments shall be made in accordance with the 15
approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 16
Section 58. Notwit hstanding any provision to the contrary, for the purposes of developing, implementing, 17
upgrading, and modernizing the State’s Enterprise Resource Programs Planning Systems – PHRST, Time & Labor 18
Attendance, and other PeopleSoft modules, and related systems, necessary adjustments to existing state human 19
resource, benefits, and payroll, and related procedures, as well as fiscal and budget procedures shall be implemented 20
during the current fiscal year with the written approval of the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the 21
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Department of Hum an Resources and the 22
Controller General. 23
All state organizations shall use all components of the PHRST system if so designated by the State’s 24
Ente
rprise Resource Planning Executive Sponsors. 25
Section 59. Whenever the annual valuation of the market value of the assets of the Special Pension Fund 26
exceeds the actuarial value of benefits available to persons entitled to receive special pensions by a factor of at least 27
20 percent, the Board of Pension Trustees may transfer the excess over 20 percent or any part of it to the State 28
Employees Pension Fund for the benefit of that fund. 29
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Section 60. The Board of Pension Trustees may allocate the pension/health insurance monies received 1
from the State during any month to ensure that funds are available to pay health insurance premiums for retirees in 2
each month and pension benefits as defined in 29 Del. C. § 8308(c)(14). 3
Section 61. During the fiscal year, the Office of Management and Budget, Facilities Management (10 -02-4
50) shall retain rental fees as ASF authority. The retained portion must be deposited as per state laws and shall be 5
disbursed per Section 1 of this Act. 6
Section 62. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 5117, state agencies may pay for employee 7
parking in the Government Center Parking Garage as long as such payments are continuances of payments made 8
prior to May 31, 1998. Such payments shall cease when the employee leaves the position he or she occupied prior to 9
May 31, 1998. 10
Section 63. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $374.0 in Technology to Executive, Office of Management 11
and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). These funds are to be used for the purpose of providing 12
ongoing replacement needs associated with statewide IT initiatives and/or wireless Internet connectivity in state 13
facilities (e.g., replacement of computers and network switches). 14
Section 64. For the current fiscal year, 29 Del. C. § 6529 is interpreted to include the ability to deposit 15
Special Funds into the General Fund as a measure to control expenditures but not with regard to funds rai sed by 16
local school districts. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall notify the Co- Chairs of the Joint 17
Finance Committee and the Controller General as to the deposit of these Special Funds into the General Fund. 18
Section 65. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76- 01-01) for 19
Educational Assistance. The General Assembly finds that the Delaware National Guard Educational Assistance 20
appropriation may not be sufficient during periods of heightened educational reimbursement requests from Delaware 21
National Guard members. In order to address such demands, the funds within the Office of Management and 22
Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11), shall be available to mitigate, to the extent possible, 23
projected deficits in the Delaware National Guard Educational Assistance. The use of funds for such purposes shall 24
require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 25
Section 66. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Law or this Act to the contrary, pursuant 26
to federal rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, all Coronavirus Relief Fund 27
and American Rescue Plan, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and Infrastructure Investment and 28
Jobs Act records and expenditures are subject to a review or audit conducted by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s 29
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Inspector General, the State Auditor’s Office or designee. Any misrepresentation, misuse, or mishandling of these 1
funds may be subject to claw-back and other appropriate measures, including the possible reduction or withholding 2
of other State funds. 3
Section 67. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget has the authority to establish up to 61.0 4
FTEs for the implementation and enforcement efforts associated with Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1 of the 5
151st General Assembly. 6
Section 68. Section 1 of this Act includes appropriations for Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense 7
Fund and Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund in the Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies 8
and One-Time Items (10-02-11). Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the 9
contrary, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may transfer funds 10
between these appropriations on an as-needed basis. 11
Section 69. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding in the Executive, Office of Management and 12
Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for DE Demographic Studies. Annual public school 13
enrollment projections and other demographic studies will be completed at the direction of the Director of the Office 14
of Management and Budget. 15
Section 70. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding for 1.0 FTE Exempt Administrative Specialist III in 16
Executive, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Council (10-07-01) to be used as dedicated secretarial support for the 17
Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. This position shall be an exempt position and 18
shall be excluded from classified service as defined under 29 Del. C. § 5903. 19
Section 71. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding for personnel costs and 2.0 FTEs to Executive, 20
Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Council (10-07-01) for the Board of Parole. While the Criminal Justice Council 21
shall provide administrative support and fiscal oversight, the Board of Parole shall otherwise operate independently 22
of the Criminal Justice Council. The Criminal Justice Council shall develop reporting requirements for the Board of 23
Parole; reports shall be submitted by the Board of Parole to the Criminal Justice Council, the Office of Management 24
and Budget and the Office of the Controller General. 25
Section 72. (a) The Delaware State Housing Authority (10-08-01) shall be responsible for administering 26
the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit as defined in 30 Del. C. § 2001- 2007. The Neighborhood Assistance Tax 27
Credit Program is intended to foster business investment in low-income communities through financial support to 28
neighborhoods as well as job training, education, crime prevention and community services. 29
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(b) The Delaware State Housing Authority shall submit an annual report to the Director of the Office of 1
Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year, which will include but not be 2
limited to a synopsis of the tax credit program, a detailed list of expenditures and a list of projects that have received 3
tax credit awards. 4
Section 73. The D elaware State Rental Assistance Program shall be administered by the Delaware State 5
Housing Authority to provide rental housing vouchers or affordable rental housing opportunities to program 6
participants referred by state or federal agencies with a need for community-based supportive services. The Director 7
of the Delaware State Housing Authority shall report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and 8
the Controller General no later than November 15 and March 15 on the expenditures of the Delaware State Rental 9
Assistance Program and include any cost savings achieved by state agencies as a result of a reduction in demand on 10
state institutions. 11
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TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION 1
Section 74. The Chief Information Officer shall not make any changes to the department’s compensation 2
plan regarding any aspect of employee compensation without the approval of the Secretary of the Department of 3
Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Further, 4
sufficient funding within the department must be available for any change to be approved. 5
Section 75. The state government of Delaware recognizes the inherent value in implementing common 6
technology standards. In an effort to establish a single, common electronic messaging platform throughout the State, 7
no state agency shall migrate, change or switch to an alternative network or messaging platform without the express 8
written consent of the Chief Information Officer, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 9
Controller General. Any agency seeking exemption from this requirement must submi t a request to the Chief 10
Information Officer clearly stating the reasons why migrating to an alternative platform is necessary. 11
Section 76. (a) The Department of Technology and Information (11-00-00) shall receive a lump sum 12
amount which shall be the product of the general salary increase in Section 8 of this Act and Personnel Costs lines 13
less non-salary driven Other Employment Cost components. Overtime and casual/seasonal components of the 14
Personnel Costs line shall not be part of the calculation. The resultant lump sum amount may be distributed to 15
employees as determined by the Chief Information Officer. However, in no case shall individually awarded 16
increases exceed 10 percent of an individual’s base salary, nor shall the aggregate amount awarded exceed the 17
product of the calculation as described above. Further, in no case shall individually awarded amounts be given 18
retroactively. 19
(b) Adjustments to the Department of Technology and Information pay scale will not be made during the 20
fiscal year without the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Controller General and 21
the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources. 22
(c) As part of agency IT consolidation requiring the redistribution and assignment of agency personnel to 23
support centralized IT services within the Department of Technology and Information, employees in Merit positions 24
that transfer to the department will have the option to remain in a merit status or, within 60 days of transfer, may 25
request to be reclassified to a non-merit status. For purposes of this section, the Department may request to 26
reclassify incumbents choosing a non-merit status within their current budgeted position. Vacant merit positions 27
will be reclassified to non-merit positions with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Human 28
Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Personnel funding for 29
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General Fund merit positions will transfer to DTI and agencies will be charged the personnel cost for special funded 1
positions. 2
Section 77. The Department of Technology and Information shall provide the Director of the Office of 3
Management and Budget and the Controller General a complete account ing of all direct and indirect charges to state 4
agencies and total revenue derived for the prior fiscal year by September 15. No direct or indirect rates may be 5
increased, nor may additional charges be levied on a state agency without prior approval by the Director of the 6
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 7
Section 78. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Delaware 8
Department of Technology and Information is hereby prohibited from accessing or providing a legislator’s e -mails, 9
other electronic communications, or phone calls upon the request of another state department or agency, or branch of 10
state government, except pursuant to the consent of the legislator, an Attorney General subpoena or a search warrant 11
or other court order. 12
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OTHER ELECTIVE 1
Section 79. For the purpose of the audits contracted by the Auditor of Accounts, agencies will be 2
responsible for the cost of the audit written into the signed contract, if the agency was consulted and agreed to the 3
costs prior to the contract being signed. Any overages billed by the contracted audit will be the responsibility of the 4
Auditor of Accounts office unless the agency was made aware of the additional time needed for the audit and 5
approved the time and the additional costs. 6
Section 80. The Auditor of Accounts shall provide an annual plan demonstrating current ASF revenue 7
generation and additional ASF revenue opportunities to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director 8
of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General. Upon receipt and review of the plan, it is the 9
intent of the General Assembly to ensure funding is provided to support adequate staffing levels within the Office of 10
the Auditor of Accounts. 11
Section 81. The Department of Insurance is authorized to borrow from other special fund balances within 12
the Department to address deficits in the Regulatory Revolving Fund as they may occur during the fiscal year, 13
provided, however, that said funds must be reimbursed prior to the end of the fiscal year. 14
Section 82. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides $5,032.9 $5,179.6 ASF to Other Elective, State Treasurer, 15
Operations and Fund Management (12-05-02), Cash Management Policy Board, authorized by 29 Del. C. c. 27, for 16
the purpose of providing staff support and operational expenses, including payment of fees for banking services . The 17
$5,032.9 $5,179.6 in interest income on bank deposits shall be coded as special fund revenue to provide funds for 18
operation of the Cash Management Policy Board. 19
(b) The State Treasurer is not otherwise authorized to retain banking and/or investment services without 20
the c
onsent of the Cash Management Policy Board, and funds under the custody of the State Treasurer shall be 21
invested consistent with Cash Management Policy Board guidelines pursuant to 29 Del. C. c. 27. 22
Section 83. The Office of the State Treasurer shall develop a rate for the purpose of recovering costs 23
associated with the State’s acceptance of funds through the use of credit, debit and purchasing cards. Cost 24
recoverable activities shall include online transactions as well as traditional card transactions. The initial rate and 25
periodic necessary adjustments to the rate shall be approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office 26
of the State Treasurer may initiate an automated revenue reduction process, equal to the approved rate, for all cash 27
receipts received by the aforementioned methods. The Office of the State Treasurer shall provide the agency with a 28
statement of total revenue or payment, less transaction costs and net revenue. In lieu of an automated revenue 29
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reduction process, the Office of the State Treasurer may invoice a state agency for necessary reimbursement. The 1
use of these recovered funds shall be for the sole purpose of payment of Merchant Services fees. 2
Section 84. The Office of the State Treasurer, with the assistance of the Department of Technology and 3
Information and the Delaware Government Information Center, where appropriate, shall evaluate and approve the 4
payment component of all new web-based technology initiatives involving the electronic remittance of funds to the 5
State. Specifically, those projects promoting the use of online credit card payment, online debit card payment, 6
Automated Clearing House payments, “e-checks” and other forms of electronic funds transfer shall be subject to this 7
joint review and approval process. For those agencies that already use online credit card payment, online debit card 8
payment, Automated Clearing House payment, “e-check” or other forms of electronic funds transfer, those agencies 9
shall be exempt from this requirement unless and until such time as their current electronic payment component 10
must undergo any type of upgrade or the contract is due to expire, at which point the agency shall investigate the 11
feasibility of implementing the State’s designated payment component. A standard evaluation form will be designed 12
by the Office of the State Treasurer with the assistance of the Department of Technology and Information and the 13
Government Information Center, where appropriate, and approved by the Office of Management and Budget. 14
Section 85. The Plans Management Board and the Office of the State Treasurer, in conjunction with the 15
Department of Health and Social Services, the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller 16
General, shall explore funding sources to cover the administrative cost of the Achieving a Better Life Experience 17
(ABLE) program established pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 96A. 18
Section 86. Sect ion 1 of this Act includes 1.0 ASF FTE and associated costs to Other Elective, State 19
Treasurer, Reconciliation and Transaction Management (12-05-06) for the Expanding Access for Retirement and 20
Necessary Saving (EARNS) Program authorized by 19 Del. C. c. 38, for the purpose of providing a state 21
administered retirement savings program for small businesses. 22
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LEGAL 1
Section 87. The Department of Justice shall submit a semi-annual report to the Director of the Office of 2
Management and Budget and Controller General that details the number of Deputy Attorney General FTEs, the 3
source of their funding and the divisions to which they are assigned. These reports are due on November 30 and 4
May 15 of each fiscal year. 5
Section 88. Sec tion 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 17.0 split-funded FTEs (66 percent 6
ASF and 34 percent GF) to Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) to support the Child Support Services function. 7
The Child Support Services function in the Department of Justice will operate on a reimbursement basis, wherein 8
the State makes the initial expenditures and is reimbursed from federal funds controlled by the Department of Health 9
and Social Services. The reimbursement rate for operations will be 66 percent of total direct costs; the 10
reimbursement rate for indirect costs will be 40.75 24.22 percent of federal dollars spent on direct salary costs. 11
Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6404(h)(1) and (2), the Department of Justice shall be 12
all
owed to retain the federal reimbursement of direct costs in an ASF account to pay the ASF share of operating 13
expenses associated with the Child Support Services function. 14
The Department of Justice shall also be allowed to retain up to a maximum of $30.0 of the departmental 15
portion of indirect cost recoveries for this function to support the agency's overhead and $16.3 to be applied to the 16
State's share for four clerical positions. The statewide portion of indirect cost recoveries will be deposited into the 17
indirect cost account in the Office of Management and Budget. The remainder of the indirect cost recoveries and any 18
unused portion of indirect cost funds in the Department of Justice will be deposited into a separate account and 19
retained to support the General Fund portion of the budget for this function in subsequent years. 20
Adjustments to ASF spending authority for the Department of Justice may be made upon the concurrence 21
and approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 22
Section 89. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE Legal Administrative 23
Specialist II (BP# 8131) in Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). In order to provide funding for this position, the 24
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (40-00-00) shall allocate monies to the Department of 25
Justice by July 15 of each fiscal year. 26
Section 90. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs in Consumer Protection and 3.0 ASF FTEs in 27
Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) for activities associated with the regulation of credit counseling and debt 28
management companies as authorized in 6 Del. C. c. 24A, the Delaware Uniform Debt -Management Services Act. 29
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Section 91. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds for the Victim Compensation Assistance Program in 1
Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). The Department of Justice shall provide semi-annual reports regarding the 2
Victim Compensation Assistance Program to the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller 3
General by July 31 and January 31 of each fiscal year. The report shall include financial updates for the Victim 4
Compensation Assistance Program, including federal and state expenditures, revenues and balances. 5
Section 92. Section 1 of this Act includes 1.0 FTE Deputy Attorney General and associated funding in 6
Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) for the Criminal Division to prosecute cases involving special victim’s unit 7
in either Sussex and/or Kent Counties and must be used exclusively in the Special Victim’s Unit. 8
Section 93. Effective January 3, 2019 no person holding one of the following positions shall retain tenure 9
pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 2511 while serving in that position unless, prior to immediately occupying the position, 10
said person had been regularly employed on a full-time basis by the Department of Justice for at least 18 months: 11
BP# 9386, BP# 1265, BP# 100275, BP# 6722, BP# 67521, BP# 6260 and BP# 6705. Any employee who has 12
already attained tenure prior to the effective date shall not be affected by this section. 13
Section 94. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation to Legal, Office of Defense Services, Office of 14
Conflicts Counsel (15-02-03) for the Office of Conflicts Counsel. The Office of Defense Services, per the Chief 15
Defender, may use such appropriation to recruit and retain contract attorneys in the Office of Conflicts Counsel. 16
The Chief Defender and the Chief of the Office of Conflicts Counsel, Assistant Public Defender V/Chief Conflicts 17
Counsel (BP# 85743), may decide upon, but are not limited to, the following options: implementing new contract 18
rates, including setting regional or market-based contract rate structures; increasing the number of contracts; and/or 19
splitting full-time contracts into part-time contracts. Upon the approval by the Director of the Office of 20
Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Chief Defender may implement any combination of these 21
or other reasonable options in an effort to maximize the recruitment and retention of qualified attorneys to serve the 22
Office of Conflicts Counsel. 23
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HUMAN RESOURCES 1
Section 95. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources is authorized to create a State of 2
Delaware Merit Employee Mediation Program within state agencies selected by the Secretary and, notwithstanding 3
Chapters 12.0 and 18.0 of the Merit Rules and/or any provision of Delaware Code to the contrary, the Secretary of 4
the Department of Human Resources is further authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the said 5
program. Matters that may be grieved shall be eligible for mediation. Matters that ar e otherwise not subject to the 6
Merit grievance procedure may be eligible for the Mediation Program. With the consent of the employee and 7
employing agency, participation in the Mediation Program will be offered as a voluntary alternative to the ordinary 8
grievance procedure. All mediation proceedings shall be deemed confidential. If a grievance is subjected to 9
mediation pursuant to this section, normal timelines associated with the filing of a grievance shall be tolled pending 10
the completion of mediation. If an employee has filed a formal grievance, subsequent mutual consent to mediation 11
will cause the grievance to be held in abeyance pending completion of mediation and the timelines that would 12
otherwise have applied to the grievance shall likewise be tolled pending completion of mediation. Upon completion 13
of mediation, an employee may continue to grieve and the normal timelines provided for grievances shall then 14
apply. The Mediation Program is not intended to limit other dispute resolution procedures available to an agency or 15
an employee or to deny a person a right granted under federal or other state law, including the right to an 16
administrative or judicial hearing. 17
Section 96. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall continue to assume the central 18
leadership role for the Executive branch over all matters relating to personnel and labor relations affecting the 19
Executive branch and its departments and agencies, including collective bargaining negotiations with employe e 20
organizations, labor arbitration, Public Employment Relations Board, Department of Labor, Equal Employment 21
Opportunity Commission and other administrative proceedings. The Secretary of the Department of Human 22
Resources shall also, on behalf of the State, approve and sign all collective bargaining agreements and any other 23
agreements or arrangements made involving employee organizations that represent employees subject to Executive 24
branch authority. 25
Section 97. Any other statutory provision notwithstanding, any change to the Merit Rules required by an 26
Act of the Legislature shall be codified in the Merit Rules by the Department of Human Resources. 27
Section 98. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources in conjunction with agencies is 28
authorized to develop pilot talent acquisition and retention initiative programs for hard to fill positions. The criteria 29
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to define and identify hard to fill positions shall be developed by the Department of Human Resources. 1
Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, such programs shall be approved by the Secretary of the 2
Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 3
Agencies approved for a talent acquisition or retention program must have resources available to fund such 4
initiatives. Approvals granted will be through the remainder of the fiscal year in which approved. Justification to 5
support continuation of programs through the next fiscal year shall be submitted to the Department of Human 6
Resources no later than May 1. Such justification shall include, but not be limited to, baseline data, new initiatives, 7
results from new initiatives, i.e. increased applicant pool, etc. 8
Section 99. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $25.0 in GEAR Award to Department of Human Resources, 9
Division of Training and Human Resource Solutions (16-07-01). Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 59 or any other 10
provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the Department of Human Resources is further 11
authorized to establish the GEAR Public-Private (P3) Innovation and Efficiency Award (GEAR Award) in 12
conjunction with the existing Governor’s Team Excellence Award program managed by the Department of Human 13
Resources. The GEAR Award recognizes and incentivizes individuals or groups of State employees who can 14
demonstrate successful implementations of innovative, continuous improvement projects with verifiable and 15
sustainable results in process and/or service quality, speed or cost savings. Those selected for the award will serve 16
as models that promote interest and awareness in State government continuous improvement activities, encourage 17
information sharing and demonstrate the advantage of leveraging successful strategies to other organizations. 18
Awardees will receive GEAR Award funds as a one-time supplemental bonus as part of their compensation. The 19
State appropriates funds to cover 50 percent of the base award plus associated other employment costs with the 20
remaining 50 percent of the base award to be matched by contributions from non- State entities. The GEAR Award, 21
including award criteria, and funds for this award shall be administered by the Department of Human Resources in 22
partnership with the GEAR Board, or team selected by the GEAR Board. 23
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Section 100. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 FTEs (BP# 65750 and 927), and 2
$180.0 for International Trade of Delaware in the Department of State, Office of the Secretary, Administration (20-3
01-01). The employees will remain exempt from classified service in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903 and will 4
retain current compensation levels in addition to enacted salary policy. 5
(b) The International Development Group shall be the primary entity for the State related to all 6
inter
national trade matters including: export and import assistance to Delaware residents and businesses; 7
international trade missions; and coordination with other state agencies, departments, international organizations, 8
international commissions and councils. 9
(c) The International Development Group shall be designated as the primary contact for the State 10
regarding all international trade matters with the business community; U.S. federal agencies; regional, national and 11
international organizations; foreign governments; and other domestic and international trade organizations 12
worldwide. 13
(d) The International Development Group shall be responsible to host, arrange and coordinate the schedule 14
for international trade delegations and foreign government officials visiting the State. 15
Section 101. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of State, Delaware Public 16
Archives (20-03-01) for the Delaware Heritage Commission. Of that amount, $7.0 shall be used at the discretion of 17
the Delaware Heritage Commission for scholar awards, challenge grants and publications. 18
Section 102. Section 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority in the line item Historical Marker 19
Maintenance to the Department of State, Delaware Public Archives (20-03-01) for replacement, repair and 20
refurbishing of historical markers. 21
Section 103. Section 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority for Technology Infrastructure Fund in the 22
Department of State, Corporations (20-05-01). All revenues derived as a result of 8 Del. C. § 391(h)(1), 6 Del. C. § 23
15-1207(b)(1), 6 Del. C. § 17-1107(b)(1), 6 Del. C. § 18-1105(b)(1) and 12 Del. C § 3813(b)(1) will be deposited 24
into this fund to be used for technological and infrastructure enhancements, ongoing maintenance, ope rational 25
expenses for Corporations, additional technology projects in the Department of State including projects that support 26
the operations of the Delaware Veterans Home, electronic government information projects and library technology 27
initiatives including grants to ensure a three-year replacement cycle for hardware, software and peripherals used to 28
support public access computing and other statewide and local library services. Of the amount appropriated to the 29
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Technology Infrastructure Fund, $25.0 will be used for the operation of the Newsline Service as provided by the 1
Department of Health and Social Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35- 08-01). Quarterly 2
reports regarding the status of this fund shall be made by the Department of State to the Director of the Office of 3
Management and Budget and the Controller General. 4
Section 104. The Delaware Heritage Commission shall explore the feasibility of the publication of out of 5
print and new books and writings on Delaware History. Further, the Delaware Heritage Commission shall 6
investigate which writings in these categories would be valuable for republication. A report shall be made to the 7
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General and by December 1 of each fiscal 8
year. 9
Section 105. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of State, Libraries (20 -08-01) for 10
Library Standards. Of that amount, Libraries may reserve up to 10 percent for planning and evaluation grants to 11
determine each library’s attainment of state and federal library standards. The remaining funds shall be paid to 12
libraries in two installments equal to 50 percent of the total amount allocated to that librar y, one installment upon 13
signature of the contract and the second installment in January of the fiscal year. Funds granted to any library under 14
the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 66, if unspent at the end of the fiscal year, shall not revert to the General Fund, but 15
instead shall be held in an account for the benefit of the library from which the unspent funds came. These funds 16
may be spent in subsequent years for purposes described in 29 Del. C. c. 66. The use of such carryover funds shall 17
not be used as part of any subsequent years' formula payment. 18
Section 106. The Department of State shall establish the shift differential for Licensed Practical Nurses 19
employed at the Delaware Veterans Home at 10 percent for 3-11 shifts on weekdays and 7-3 shifts on weekends. 20
The shift differential shall be established at 15 percent for 11-7 shifts on weekdays and 3-11 shifts on weekends. 21
The shift differential for the 11-7 weekend shifts shall be established at 20 percent. To the extent or where a n 22
employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions 23
of said agreement shall apply. 24
Section 107. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Delaware Code, the Department of State shall 25
have the authority to fill vacant positions at the Delaware Veterans Home with qualified applicants for the Certified 26
Nursing Assistant, Activity Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Dentist classifications by 27
agency recruitment efforts unless an eligibility list is required by federal law for that position. 28
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Section 108. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102(a) and 5 Del. C. § 1106, the Office of 1
the State Banking Commissioner is authorized to retain $150.0 of the Bank Franchise Tax for costs associated with 2
the collection and administration of the Bank Franchise Tax. Also, an additional $75.0 of the Bank Franchise Tax 3
shall be used for costs associated with consumer education and information programs with approval of final 4
allocations by the Controller General. 5
Section 109. Notwit hstanding 5 Del. C. § 105(e) or the provision in the fourth sentence of 5 Del. C. § 6
127(b), the minimum supervisory assessment to any institution, regardless of whether the examination is or may be 7
conducted within the state or outside the State, shall be waived for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. 8
Section 110. The D elaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01) will continue to use revenue 9
from the Blue Collar Training Fund for the Workforce Development Grant. Funding for this grant shall be 10
maintained at current levels. The Delaware Economic Development Authority is also authorized to use revenue 11
from the Blue Collar Training Fund to provide required State funds to match federal funding received by the 12
Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership. 13
Section 111. Sec tion 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority to Department of State, Division of Small 14
Business, Delaware Tourism Office (20-10-02) for Tourism Marketing, and National High School Wrestling 15
Tournament. These funds shall be payable by the Delaware Tourism Office in annual allotments. 16
Section 112. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the fiscal year interest earnings of the 17
Delaware Strategic Fund as provided for in 29 Del. C. § 8727A shall, to the exte nt of such interest earnings, be used 18
in the following order and manner, not to exceed the amounts so noted: 19
(a) The first $320.9 shall be used for the general operating expenses of the Division of Small Business. 20
Should interest earnings not be available by September 1, funding shall be made available directly from the 21
Delaware Strategic Fund. 22
(b) The next $400.0 shall be used for the general operating expenses of the Small Business Development 23
Center. Should interest earnings not be available by December 31 the center shall receive funding directly from the 24
Delaware Strategic Fund for said expenses and shall waive further interest earnings for that period. 25
(c) The next $300.0 shall be used to continue the Delaware Business Marketing Program within t he 26
Delaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01). Should interest earnings not be available by September 1, 27
funding shall be made directly from the Delaware Strategic Fund. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these 28
funds shall be used for business marketing and recruitment. These funds may be used together with non- state 29
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contributions to the Delaware Business Marketing Program. However, in the event that non- state contributions are 1
not available, or in the event such contributions are insufficient to fully access the resources of the Delaware 2
Business Marketing Program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Delaware Business Marketing 3
Program shall continue to fully operate using only the interest earnings on the Delaware Strategic Fund as provided 4
for in 29 Del. C. § 8727A. 5
In the event that non-state contributions are available, they may be made in cash or in-kind. Non-state cash 6
contributions shall be deposited in a special fund for business marketing and recruitment purposes onl y. Non-state 7
in-kind contributions shall be valued at their fair market value and documented by the Delaware Economic 8
Development Authority in connection with the Delaware Business Marketing Program. 9
When non-state contributions are used, expenditures of the program shall be divided between non -state 10
contributions and state funds for any fiscal year’s appropriations such that non- state contributions are not less than 11
50 percent of total expenditures. Of the 50 percent non-state contributions, up to 25 percent shall be cash 12
contributions, and up to 25 percent shall be in-kind contributions. These funds shall not be used for hiring full-time 13
employees. Allocations shall be made by the Director of the Division of Small Business with the approval of the 14
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 15
On or before December 1 the Director of the Division of Small Business shall provide to the Director of 16
the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General a report on the Del aware Business Marketing 17
Program. The report shall include an itemized list of all non-state cash and in-kind contributions received, total 18
expenditures and an assessment of the program to date. 19
(d) The next $150.0 shall be used to provide customized information technology training to small and 20
medium-sized businesses through grants made by Delaware Technical Community College I.T. Learning Center. 21
Should interest earnings not be available by September 1, funding shall be made available directly from the 22
Delaware Strategic Fund. 23
(e) Any remaining funds shall be used for the purposes of the Delaware Strategic Fund. 24
Section 113. During the fiscal year the State of Delaware, through the Delaware Tourism Office and the 25
Riverfront Development Corporation, shall be entitled to charter the Kalmar Nyckel. Said use is to include docked 26
guest entertaining privileges and/or day sails at no cost for as many State of Delaware guests as is consistent with 27
Kalmar Nyckel safety policies. Scheduling for State and Riverfront Development Corporation use of the Kalmar 28
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Nyckel shall be at mutually agreeable times and locations to the Kalmar Nyckel, the Delaware Tourism Office on 1
behalf of the State of Delaware and the Riverfront Development Corporation. 2
Section 114. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of State, Division of Small 3
Business, Delaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01) for Business Incubators. This appropriation is 4
supplemented by $175.0 of the fiscal year interest earnings of the Delaware Strategic Fund. The Department shall 5
award these funds to local economic development organizations supporting business development. The provisions 6
of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply. 7
Section 115. The World Trade Center Delaware shall work in cooperation with the Delaware Prosperity 8
Partnership, the Department of State, and other state offices to promote foreign trade and investment in the State of 9
Delaware. As such, the World Trade Center may be a contact for the State regarding international trade matters with 10
the business community; U.S. federal agencies; regional, national and international organizations; and other 11
domestic and international trade organizations worldwide, as well as assist in hosting and coordinating international 12
trade delegations and foreign government officials visiting the State. 13
Section 116. In accordance with an Order of the Court of Chancery, dated October 12, 2020, approving a 14
settlement between the parties in In Re Delaware Public Schools Litigation, Section 1 of this Act makes an 15
appropriation to Department of State, Administration, Office of the Secretary (20-01-01) in Equity Ombudsperson 16
Program to provide three Ombudspersons, one to serve in each county. The program shall focus on non -legal 17
interventions with school districts to resolve disputes or complaints concerning different or unfair treatment of 18
students, including disparate discipline, inequitable access to school programs, or other similar disputes or 19
complaints. The program shall also serve students in charter schools. The Ombudspersons shall act as non -lawyer 20
advocates for students and their families in any proceedings conducted by schools or local, state, or federal 21
education agencies. If determined to be appropriate and desirable, the contracted supplier may seek pro bono, or 22
subcontract for, legal services. 23
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FINANCE 1
Section 117. The Department of Finance, Office of the Secretary (25-01-01) is authorized during the fiscal 2
year to maintain special funds with the State Treasurer for the acquisition of technology and payment of other costs 3
incidental (including the hiring of seasonal employees) to the implementation and maintenance of computer systems 4
at the Office of the Secretary or Revenue (25-06-01). Deposits to the special funds shall be from the collection of 5
delinquent taxes and shall not exceed the amount specified in Section 1 of this Act. Within that amount, a revenue 6
collection and reporting system is authorized to be funded from the deposit of all revenues derived from penalties 7
and interest associated with the collection of such delinquent taxes to accumulate in such fund with quarterly reports 8
regarding the status of this fund made by the Department of Finance to the Director of the Office of Management 9
and Budget and the Controller General. 10
Section 118. Revenue (25-06-01) is authorized to establish and maintain a special fund with the State 11
Treasurer for the purpose of contracting and/or employing personnel for the collection of delinquent state taxes and 12
other debts that Revenue has undertaken to collect. The contracts and/or personnel may provide for 1) collection or 13
assistance in collection of delinquent accounts from businesses or persons; and/or 2) audit of business and personal 14
taxables under the direct supervision of Revenue management; and/or 3) audit of physical inventory of alcoholic 15
beverage wholesalers. Deposits to the special fund shall be from the collection of delinquent taxes. A detailed 16
report on all expenditures from and collections to this special fund shall be sent annually to the Director of the 17
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Unencumbered balances on June 30 in excess of 18
$300.0 shall revert to the General Fund. The Department of Finance may undertake pilot programs to improve the 19
collection of delinquent state taxes and other debts including, but not limited to, the domestication of judgments 20
outside of Delaware, additional legal processing efforts, related follow-up and staffing, and associated technology. 21
In the event that the Department of Finance’s operational or contractual expenses related to such collections 22
programs shall exceed the amount in Section 1 in the Division of Revenue (25-06-01) of this Act, the ASF budget in 23
Section 1 of this Act may be amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the 24
Office of Management and Budget. 25
Section 119. The Director of Revenue shall have the authority to accept, on whatever terms and conditions 26
they may establish, payment by credit card of taxes, fees and other obligations that Revenue has undertaken to 27
collect. The Director is authorized to enter into contracts for the processing of credit card payments and fees 28
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associated with such contracts. The ASF authority for delinquent collections may be used to pay for fees and 1
expenses associated with the collection of taxes by credit cards. 2
Section 120. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Secretary of Finance or their designee 3
shall have the authority to enter into agreements according to which contingency and other fees are provided to 4
persons locating or substantiating property to be escheated to the State or to other persons identifying abandoned 5
property by means of audit or otherwise. Section 1 of this Act authorizes the Department of Finance, Office of the 6
Secretary (25-01-01) to maintain an Escheat ASF account (appropriation 60507) with the State Treasurer from 7
which charges relating to receiving and processing remittances and reports by holders, and claims by owners of 8
abandoned property, as well as advertising and travel fees and associated costs may be paid, and into which 9
abandoned property remittances may, at the discretion of the Secretary, be deposited; and from which contingency 10
and other fees, including legal expenses incident to escheat compliance and enforcement, may be paid to 11
compensate persons locating or substantiating property or developing or maintaining systems that permit the State 12
to substantiate and accept property to be escheated to the State or to other persons identifying abandoned property 13
by means of audit or otherwise, and into which abandoned property remittances may, at the discretion of the 14
Secretary, be deposited. 15
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Secretary of Finance or their designee may enter into 16
or maintain escrow, custodian or similar agreements for the purpose of protecting the State's interest in property to 17
be escheated or fees payable pursuant to the aforesaid agreements. In the event that the Department of Finance’s 18
amount of contractual services for escheat enforcement shall exceed the amount in Section 1 of this Act due to 19
higher than anticipated legal expenses or audit or other collections, the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be 20
amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and 21
Budget. In the event that such excess collections result in revenues exceeding the threshold established by 29 Del. 22
C. § 6102(s), such threshold shall be increased by an amount equal to any increases in appropriation 60507. 23
Unencumbered cash balances on June 30 for Escheat in excess of $7,275.0 shall revert to the General Fund. 24
Section 121. (a) In the event that the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) amount of Contractual Services 25
exceeds the amount in Section 1 of this Act due to increased lottery ticket sales (traditional, sports and other 26
products), the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller 27
General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, provided that the total operating budget for this 28
fiscal year shall not exceed 20 percent of gross sales as limited by 29 Del. C. § 4815(a). 29
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(b) In the event that the State Lottery Office’s amount of Contractual Services shall exceed the amount in 1
Section 1 of this Act due to increased video lottery net proceeds, the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be 2
amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and 3
Budget, subject to the limitations outlined in 29 Del. C. § 4815(b). 4
Section 122. Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4815(b)(3)(c) and 29 Del. C. § 4815(d)(1)(b), funds from the State 5
Lottery Fund shall be released to an appropriately established account within the Department of Health and Social 6
Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00) on or before the 15th day of each month, the amount of 7
which shall be based on the results of video lottery operations and table game operations, respectively conducted 8
during the immediately preceding month. 9
Section 123. Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4805(b)(4), the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) is authorized to enter 10
into an agreement with other state lotteries for participation in multi-jurisdictional, wide-area, progressive video 11
lottery games. The State Lottery Office is authorized to contract with these other state lotteries for the procurement 12
of services for implementation of multi-jurisdictional, wide-area, progressive video lottery games, and the 13
provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply. 14
Section 124. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $52,808.3 ASF in the Department of 15
Finance, State Lottery Office (25-07-01) for Contractual Services. Up to $300.0 ASF of that amount may be used for 16
the marketing and promotion of prevention and treatment services related to compulsive gambling, including mobile 17
betting. 18
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HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 1
Section 125. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Delaware Code, the Department of Health and 2
Social Services shall have authority to fill vacant positions with qualified applicants for the Certified Nursing 3
Assistant, Active Treatment Facilitator, Activity Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician, 4
Dentist, Psychiatrist and Teacher of students with visual impairment classifications by agency recruitment efforts 5
unless an eligibility list is required by federal law for that position. 6
Section 126. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding and 2.0 FTEs to the Department of Health and 7
Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for Home and Community-Based Services Ombudspersons 8
(HCBSO). These positions will report directly to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsperson and will serve as a 9
principal point of contact for adult home and community-based consumers. The HCBSO will function as a mediator 10
and facilitate conflict resolution relative to services for adults residing in home and community-based settings 11
and/or receiving services from providers licensed to provide home and community- based services in the State of 12
Delaware. In addition, the HCBSO will contribute to the development of state long -term care policy by means of 13
sharing data, information and funding from an array of home and community -based service system monitoring and 14
related activities. 15
Section 127. (a) Results of investigations conducted by the Audit and Recovery Management Services 16
(ARMS) concerning any and all public welfare and Purchase of Child Care programs administered by the 17
Department of Health and Social Services that indicate intentional program violation, inadvertent household error or 18
agency error are processed for collection of overpayment. Additionally, cases of intentional program violation of 19
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) 20
programs shall be adjudicated for Administrative Disqualification. Cases of probable or prosecutable fraud shall be 21
transmitted to the Department of Justice directly by the Director of the Office of the Secretary, Administration. The 22
Department of Justice shall prosecute those cases deemed actionable and return the rest to the Department of Health 23
and Social Services for collection of overpayment. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services 24
shall file an annual report directly with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 25
General. 26
(b) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $232.8 ASF in the Department of Health and Social 27
Services, Office of the Secretary, Administration (35-01-20) for Program Integrity for the operation of the ARMS 28
unit. Revenue from ARMS collections related to Public Assistance and Purchase of Child Care programs shall fund 29
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this account. All revenue in excess of the Program Integrity’s ASF authority shall be deposited as designated by 29 1
Del. C. § 6102. 2
Section 128. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $9,099.8 $11,504.1 in Department of Health and Social 3
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) under Early Intervention for the Part C Birth to Three 4
Program; $152.5 in Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral 5
Health Services, Prevention/Early Intervention (37-04-20) for the Birth to Three Program; and $267.9 in the 6
Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95- 03-20) for the 7
Interagency Resource Management Committee (IRMC). IRMC shall consult and advise the lead agency in setting 8
program eligibility standards, shall have the authority to allocate such funds and may advise on the use of other 9
funds specifically designated for this project. Section 1 of this Act includes 29.5 FTEs in D epartment of Health and 10
Social Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20); 2.0 FTEs in the Department of Services for 11
Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Prevention/Early Intervention (37-12
04-20); and 2.0 FTEs in the Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support Programs, Special Needs 13
Programs (95-03-20) to provide appropriate service coordination and transition services for children birth to three, 14
selected through the early intervention process to ensure compliance with federal regulations and a coordinated 15
transition with their respective local education agencies. In addition, IRMC may recommend the transfer of General 16
Fund positions and/or General Fund dollars from the Department of Health a nd Social Services as necessary to 17
operate this program. 18
(b) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services shall ensure that under the Part C Birth 19
to Thr
ee Program, no child will be denied services because of their parent's inability to pay. The following will be 20
adhered to by the Department of Health and Social Services in developing Part C -vendor agreements: 1) vendors 21
will agree to bill third party insurance including Medicaid and clients; 2) client fees will be based on the 22
Department of Health and Social Services scale developed by the Ability to Pay Committee and found in the 23
department's policy Memorandum 37 the Birth to Three Early Intervention Program shall not charge any family fees 24
for early intervention services, as defined in 34 CFR Section 303.13, that are identified in the child’s Individualized 25
Family Service Plans (IFSPs); and 3) those agencies who have sliding payment scales currently will be permitted to 26
continue using them as long as those scales do not require a greater financial burden than that of the Department of 27
Health and Social Services scale. 28
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(c) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social Services, for the 1
Birth to Three Program. Of that amount, $150.0 is appropriated to provide evaluation and direct services for 2
children. 3
Section 129. The Department of Health and Social Services shall work with the Depart ment of Education 4
to make improvements to the Purchase of Care system to support children with special needs, including reducing the 5
administrative burden on families and child care providers. The Departments shall continue to make improvement 6
on steps as recommended in the progress report dated May 2023 regarding the identification and funding for 7
children with special needs, including: 8
(a) The Departments shall develop a system that relies on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 9
Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) as documentation and data matching, and conduct the 10
related implementation steps including: 11
i. The Departments shall identify components of regulation updates and develop agency MOUs by 12
Oct
ober 1, 2024 November 1, 2025. 13
ii. The Departments shall identify components of regulation updates and develop agency MOUs by 14
November 1, 2024. 15
(b) The Departments shall develop a process by which other areas of need and diagnoses shall be 16
identi
fied and supported by November 1, 2024 2025. 17
Section 130. (a) Sec tion 1 of this Act appropriates $1,980.2 in DIMER Operations to Department of 18
Health and Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and 19
Research (DIMER) to provide funding to medical schools and health systems to promote the availability of seats for 20
further education. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply. 21
(b) Any changes from the current allocation must receive prior approval from the Director of the Office of 22
Management and Budget and the Controller General. 23
(c) Any scholarship program developed by the DIMER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions 24
that will be coordinated with the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and 25
enforcement. In designing a scholarship program, the DIMER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a 26
continuing supply of physicians for Delaware. Scholarships will be approved by the Delaware Healt h Care 27
Commission, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 28
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Section 131. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $200.0 in DIDER Operations to the Department of 1
Health and Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the Delaware Institute of Dental Education and 2
Research (DIDER) to provide funding to dental schools to promote the availability of seats for further education. 3
The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply. 4
(b) Any scholarship program developed by the DIDER Board shall be repaid under terms and conditions 5
coordinated with the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement. 6
In designing a scholarship program, the DIDER Board shall consider the need to assure that there is a continuing 7
supply of dentists for Delaware. Scholarships shall be approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission, the 8
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 9
Section 132. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $198.4 to the Department of Health and Social 10
Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the DIMER Loan Repayment Program. 11
(b) Any loan program developed by the DIMER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions 12
coordinated by the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement. 13
In designing a loan program, the DIMER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a continuing s upply of 14
physicians for Delaware. The loan repayment allocation of $198.4 shall be used to recruit physicians or other 15
practitioners eligible under the loan repayment program and to recruit and retain practitioners in underserved areas 16
of Delaware. Loans and loan repayment programs will be approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission, the 17
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 18
Section 133. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $17.5 to the Department of Health and Social Services, 19
Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the DIDER Loan Repayment Program. 20
(b) Any loan program developed by the DIDER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions 21
coordinated by the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement. 22
In designing a loan program, the DIDER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a continuing supply of 23
dentists for Delaware. The loan repayment allocation of $17.5 shall be used to recruit dentists or other practitioners 24
eligible under the loan repayment program. Loans and loan repayment programs will be approved by the Delaware 25
Health Care Commission, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 26
Section 134. The Department of Health and Social Services is authorized to contract with a cooperative 27
multi-state purchasing contract alliance for the procurement of pharmaceutical products, services and allied 28
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supplies. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply to such contract. Prior to entering into any such 1
contracts, the department will obtain the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 2
Section 135. (a) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act to the Department of Health and Social 3
Services for Title XIX Federal Programs Medicaid shall be expended solely in accordance with the following 4
conditions and limitations: 5
(1) This appropriation shall be used for the purpose of continuing the program of medical assistance 6
provided within the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the requirement of 7
Section 121(a) of P.L. 89-97 and all subsequent amendments enacted by the Congress of the 8
United States and commonly known as Title XIX of the Social Security Act; and 9
(2) The State Plan of medical care to be carried out by the Department of Health and Social Services 10
shall meet the requirement for Federal Financial Participation under the aforementioned Title 11
XIX. 12
(b) Funds appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for Title XIX Medicaid may be expended by the Department 13
of Health and Social Services for covered direct client services as well as transportation and disease management. 14
Funds may be expended for other administrative costs involved in carrying out the purpose of this section if 15
approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. 16
(c) The funds hereby appropriated for Medicaid shall be expended only on condition that the pro gram is 17
approved and federal matching funds are provided by the appropriate federal agency except that funds may be 18
expended to cover certain mental health services received by Medicaid eligible clients even though the federal 19
government has terminated matching funds. 20
(d) The Department of Health and Social Services shall file a report to the Director of the Office of 21
Management and Budget and the Controller General of all services provided by the Medicaid appropriation. The 22
report shall clearly identify any services that were changed, added or deleted during the current fiscal year. This 23
report is due by May 15 of each fiscal year. 24
Section 136. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Social Services, 25
Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) for various programs that pay for health care. In the Medicaid 26
program, federal regulations mandate that drug companies must provide rebates in order to participate in the 27
program. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) shall establish a drug rebate process for any 28
prescription benefits provided to clients enrolled in the following non -Medicaid programs administered by the 29
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Department of Health and Social Services, including but not limited to: the Delaware Prescription Assistance 1
Program, the Delaware Healthy Children Program, the Renal Disease program and the Cancer Treatment program. 2
The division shall establish a rebate process that it determines is in the best interests of the citizens who are being 3
served. The rebate amount shall be calculated using the full methodology prescribed by the federal government for 4
the Medicaid program. In addition, the division is authorized to negotiate rebates with drug companies for both 5
Medicaid and other programs. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the division 6
shall deposit any drug rebate funds received, as well as third party insurance collections (minus retention amounts) 7
and other collections into the appropriate Medicaid and Medical Assistance program account and use them to meet 8
program costs. 9
(b) Section 1 of this Act also makes appropriations to other agencies of state government for health care 10
programs that purchase drugs. DMMA shall work with other state agencies to develop a drug rebate process for 11
these programs. 12
(c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of Health 13
and Social Services shall continue to analyze cost containment initiatives in the area of additional drug rebates for 14
prescription drugs. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of 15
Health and Social Services shall confer with the Controller General and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance 16
Committee. 17
Section 137. The Department of Health and Social Services is authorized to contract for the procurement 18
of managed care services for the Delaware Medical Assistance Program. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not 19
apply to such contracts. 20
Section 138. (a) Se ction 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 21
Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) for Renal. 22
(b) Medicaid and Medical Assistance will provide the following support for the Chronic Renal Disease 23
Program: 1) provide staff support for the Chronic Renal Disease Advisory Committee, including the maintenance of 24
the committee membership and appointment system; 2) develop standards for determining eligibility for services 25
provided by the program, with the advice of the Advisory Committee; 3) extend assistance to persons suffering 26
from chronic renal disease who meet eligibility criteria; 4) periodically provide information to the Advisory 27
Committee on services provided and expenditures for these services; and 5) coordinate benefits with the Medicare 28
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Part D program for non-state employee clients. Those clients not Medicaid eligible will receive the same level of 1
services as in previous years. 2
Section 139. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and 3
Social Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) (35-02-01). Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. 4
C. § 6102, the division shall be allowed to deposit Medicaid reimbursement for the federal share of Medicaid claims 5
for the Pathways Program Employment Navigators into its Medicaid ASF appropriation. Employment Navigators 6
are employees of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35-11-30) and 7
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Administration/Community Services (35 -14-8
01). Revenue will be retained by DMMA to support the state share of claims for Pathways services. 9
Section 140. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $40,000.0 ASF in Hospital Quality 10
Assessment to the Department of Health and Social Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) to 11
support Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13 of the 152nd General Assembly. Of this amount, the Division of 12
Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall use up to 25 percent to further enhance rates for private, non- pediatric 13
skilled nursing facilities during the Calendar Year 2026. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall 14
submit any necessary federal authorities to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reflecting the rate 15
adjustment starting January 1, 2026, to ensure federal matching funds for this expenditure for the Fiscal Year 2026 16
and annually thereafter. Furthermore, up to 12.5 percent of the revenue recognized under 16 Del. C. § 1043(a)(2) 17
may be used as a one-time directed payment during Fiscal Year 2026. Enhanced rates shall require the approval of 18
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 19
Section 141. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes 2.0 NSF FTEs in the Department of Health and Social 20
Services, Social Services (35-07-01). These Medicaid Eligibility Specialist positions will be funded through 21
voluntary contributions from medical facilities and from federal matching funds. These positions will expedite the 22
Medicaid eligibility application process for Medicaid clients and will ensure that these clients apply for services 23
through Medicaid, if appropriate, thereby maximizing federal revenues for the State of Delaware. Other medical 24
facilities throughout the State may participate in this program. 25
Section 142. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 26
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for Tobacco Fund: Contractual Services. Of this amount, 27
$620.4 $403.3 ASF shall be used for the purpose of providing school nursing services five days a week to non -28
public schools in New Castle County and Kent County. 29
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The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services will ensure that the contracts with the 1
various schools in this program are executed no later than August 15 of each fiscal year. The Secretary will also 2
ensure that timely payments are made to all contractors. 3
Section 143. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 4
Services, Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) for a State Office of Animal Welfare. The 5
office shall be responsible for coordinating programs, standards and oversight to protect the State’s animals and 6
ensure best practices with public health and safety as outlined by the Animal Welfare Task Force recommendations 7
in 2013. 8
(b) There shall be 15.0 18.0 F TEs authorized for the Office of Animal Welfare. It is the intent of the 9
General Assembly that some veterinarian experience be included in the office’s structure, whether through one of 10
the office positions or in a contractual role. 11
(c) The General Assembly dire cts the Office of Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and 12
Social Services, Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) to enforce animal control and 13
licensing, dangerous dog, rabies control and animal cruelty laws for the State of Delaware. 14
(d) Section 1 of this Act authorizes $4,000.0 ASF and 14.0 ASF FTEs and 9.0 12.0 casual/seasonal ASF 15
positions for the Office of Animal Welfare for animal control and enforcement officer positions. The City of 16
Wilmington and New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties are to submit payment for dog control and dangerous dog 17
law enforcement to the Office of Animal Welfare upon transfer of these enforcement services . These payments, as 18
well as payments related to enforcement of animal control, cruelty and licensing laws, shall be deposited into an 19
ASF account established by the Office of Animal Welfare. 20
(e) Sec tion 1 of this Act provides $101.0 for Animal Welfare to Department of Health and Social Services, 21
Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) for costs associated with the enforcement of animal 22
cruelty laws and Senate Bill 211 of the 146th General Assembly. 23
Section 144. Secti on 1 of this Act appropriates $18.4 General Funds and $585.4 $380.5 Tobacco Funds to 24
the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health, Community Health (35 -05-20) for the Uninsured 25
Action Plan. It is the intent of the Administration and the General Assembly that these funds shall be used for the 26
continuation of the services provided under the plan after all other available funds for this purpose have been 27
exhausted. The Division of Public Health shall submit a report to the Director of the Office of Management and 28
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Budget and the Controller General no later than October 15 of each fiscal year detailing the plan for the expenditure 1
of these funds. 2
Section 145. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 3
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) to provide flu, pneumonia, Hepatitis B and other necessary 4
vaccinations (and ancillary supplies such as syringes and needles) required for the protection of the Delaware 5
public, especially those that do not have medical insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines. This Act 6
also provides for the reimbursement of vaccine administration fees to eligible providers for vaccines administered to 7
eligible children under the Vaccines for Children program in line with rates set by the Division of Medicaid and 8
Medical Assistance in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If funding levels allow, 9
these funds may also be spent as necessary to upgrade and maintain the immunization registry (DelVAX). 10
Section 146. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 11
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for Toxicology to be used for equipment 12
replacement/upgrade and related support costs for the program. 13
Section 147. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for the Department of Health and Social Services, 14
Public Health, Community Health, Health Systems Protection (35-05-20) to administer the Drinking Water State 15
Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This fund consists of funding from the State Twenty- First Century Fund and United 16
States Environmental Protection Agency and includes appropriations for technical assistance and water operator 17
training for drinking water systems in the State. An available 2 two percent set-aside funding through the DWSRF 18
for training and technical assistance shall be distributed appropriately to agencies providing water operator training 19
and drinking water system technical assistance. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply. 20
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, upon approval of the Director of the Office of 21
Mana
gement and Budget and the Controller General, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program may 22
administer a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process for drinking water system technical assistance, if other 23
providers are available and cost savings exist. 24
Section 148. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Social Services, 25
Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) and to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial 26
Services, Maternal and Child Death Review Commission (02-18-06) to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant 27
mortality. More specifically, the funds are to implement recommendations of the Infant Mortality Task 28
Force/Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium and other evidence -based recommendations. Included are 29
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$4,201.6 for the Infant Mortality Task Force and Personnel Costs for 2.0 FTEs in Department of Health and Social 1
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20). Section 1 also appropriates funding for Personnel Costs for 2
3.0 FTEs in the Infant Mortality Task Force/Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium directly to Judicial, 3
Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial Services, Maternal and Child Death Review Commission (02-4
18-06). The Department of Health and Social Services shall submit an update on the spending plan and staffing 5
details for review and approval for these funds to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 6
Controller General no later than November 1 of each fiscal year. 7
Section 149. Of the funds derived from those State Lottery funds transferred to the Department of Health 8
and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00) pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4815(b)(2), $20.0 9
shall be used by the division to create and/or continue an Addiction Prevention Program in all Delaware high 10
schools on the subject of compulsive gambling. These funds shall provide, but not be limited to, the following: 11
(1) A prevention education booklet to be given to every high school student in the Sta te; 12
(2) A teacher guideline instructional booklet to assist teachers to impart this information to students; and 13
(3) On-site training to teachers on appropriate teaching methods. 14
Section 150. The Department of Health and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-15
00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to create a balanced system of services and 16
treatment for persons with mental illness. Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the division’s 17
appropriation limit with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 18
General. These reallocation initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the di vision’s clients. 19
Section 151. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $17,450.9 in Community Placements in the Department of 20
Health and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Community Mental Health (35- 06-20). The 21
department shall utilize the funds to support clients in the least restrictive settings and transition Delaware 22
Psychiatric Center residents into the community. As a result, the department shall realize savings in future fiscal 23
years through analyzing staffing and operational needs. 24
Section 152. The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of 25
Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00), Board Certified Psychiatrists, Physicians and Chief Physician, 26
which support the Delaware Psychiatric Center, shall be eligible for standby pay and call back pay. 27
Section 153. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 28
Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Delaware Psychiatric Center (35 -06-30) for Contractual Services. 29
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Of that amount, $41.2 shall be made available for a Direct Patient Care Education Program to enable direct care 1
professionals to take courses to increase their skills in specialty areas. It is understood that participants in this 2
program will provide clinical services with compensation to Delaware Psychiatric C enter during the duration of 3
their education. It is further understood that these individuals shall remain employees of Delaware Psychiatric 4
Center for a minimum of one year after graduation or shall reimburse the State for any and all tuition received. It is 5
further understood that any individuals who do not successfully complete their courses shall be required to 6
reimburse the State for the cost of the tuition per divisional policy. 7
Section 154. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 8
Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Substance Abuse (35-06-40) for Substance Use Disorder Services. 9
Substance exposed pregnant women shall receive priority in placement on any wait list for t hese services to the 10
extent allowable under federal guidelines. 11
Section 155. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 12
Services, Social Services (35-07-01) for the recovery of TANF Child Support Pass Through costs. The division 13
shall be allowed to collect and deposit funds into this appropriation as a result of child support payments collected 14
and retained by the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). DCSS is able to retain payment s of Temporary 15
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients based on the Assignment of Rights, which is a condition of TANF 16
eligibility. These retained funds will be used by Social Services to make supplemental payments to clients who are 17
eligible to receive a portion of their child support collections under state and federal TANF budgeting rules. 18
Section 156. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Department of 19
Health and Social Services, Social Services (35-07-01) is authorized to make such policy changes in the 20
administration of the TANF and Child Care Development Block Grant programs as may be necessary to ensure that 21
Delaware will qualify for the full amount of its federal block grant entitle ment funds. Any changes require the prior 22
approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Controller General. 23
Section 157. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 47.0 FTEs to the Department of 24
Health and Social Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35 -08-01). Of this appropriation 19.0 25
FTEs itinerant teachers are available to meet caseload requirements for the Braille Literacy Act per the provisions 26
of 14 Del. C. § 206(e). 27
(b) The Secretary may implement any combination of reasonable options to effectively meet Individual 28
Education Program (IEP) plans for students with visual impairments, including, but not limited to, straight time 29
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overtime for itinerant teachers and Certified Orientation Mobility Specialists and professionals who are not covered 1
by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The method of compensation is subject to the availability of funds and/or the 2
operational needs of the department. 3
Section 158. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 4
Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35-08-01) for Contractual Services. Of that amount, $23.8 5
shall be used to compensate correctional inmates for the purpose of producing Braille materials for visually 6
impaired school children. 7
Section 159. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,463.4 ASF in the Department of Health 8
and Social Services, Child Support Services (35-10-01) for the operation of the division. Revenue from child 9
support collections shall fund this account and the related 2.1 ASF FTEs. The department shall continue its efforts 10
to maintain collections related to child support programs, and all revenue in excess of the division's ASF authority 11
shall be deposited as designated by 29 Del. C. § 6102. 12
Section 160. Section 1 of this Act provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Social 13
Services, Child Support Services (35-10-01) for Technology Operations for maintenance and operating costs of the 14
Delaware Child Support System and the State Disbursement Unit. Child Support Services shall have the authority to 15
contract for IT resource augmentation, software maintenance and licensing, and other related IT costs for the 16
duration of these projects. 17
Section 161. Sectio n 1 of this Act appropriates $575.0 $460.0 ASF in Tobacco Fund: Autism Supports to 18
the Department of Health and Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Administration (35 -11-10) for 19
Autism Spectrum Disorder. These funds are pass-through funding to the University of Delaware’s Center for 20
Disabilities Studies and will be used to implement the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), which 21
will provide a resource for training and technical assistance for Delaware state agencies, organizations and other 22
private entities operating in the State of Delaware that provide services and support to individuals and families 23
affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. These funds will support the following positions: one Network Director, one 24
Administrative Support and two Team Leaders. The remainder of the funding will be used to provide operational 25
support for DNEA. It is the intent that the DNEA and the Department of Education’s Statewide Autism Supports 26
program coordinate spending plans and programmatic initiatives in order to avoid duplicative programming and to 27
improve outcomes. A report detailing the coordination efforts shall be submitted to the Co- Chairs of the Joint 28
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Finance Committee, the House and Senate Chairs of the Education Committees, the Controller General’s Office, and 1
the Office of Management and Budget by May 1 of each fiscal year. 2
Section 162. Notw ithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102(a), the Department of Health and Social 3
Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35-11-30) shall be permitted to retain revenue 4
collected above and beyond the first $350.0 deposited annually into the General Fund, resulting from Medicaid 5
reimbursement in an amount sufficient to cover costs associated with case management services. 6
Section 163. Section 1 of the Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social Services, 7
Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), Community Services (35 -11-30) for Purchase of Community Services 8
for costs associated with providing transportation. This appropriation will support the provision of door to door 9
transportation to and from day service providers for DDDS eligible consumers. DDDS shall maintain Fiscal Year 10
2013 rates and shall implement an add on rate for door to door transportation for pre-vocational and day habilitation 11
services. Such add on rates will only be paid to providers that were providing door to door transportation for pre -12
vocational and day habilitation services as of July 1, 2013. 13
Section 164. The Department of Health and Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Services (35-11-14
00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to maximize community -based residential 15
placements for persons with developmental disabilities. Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the 16
division’s appropriation limit with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 17
Controller General. These reallocation initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the remaining 18
Stockley Center population. 19
Section 165. It is not the intent of the Department of Health and Social Services to pursue systems of 20
managed long term services and supports for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) population in an 21
attempt to limit healthcare costs. If the Division of Developmental Disabilities and Services determines systems of 22
managed long term services and supports to be a viable solution to addressing increasing costs, the department must 23
first receive approval of the Joint Finance Committee prior to pursuing such a solution. 24
Section 166. Section 1 of this Act provides $4,843.5 ASF to the Department of Health and Social Services 25
(DHSS), Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35 -11-30) for the Purchase of Community 26
Services. Developmental Disabilities Services is allowed to retain revenue from Medicaid reimbursement for respite 27
services provided at the Stockley Center, and administrative services as specified in the DHSS public assistance 28
cost allocation plan. The division also receives revenue from ability to pay collections based on a sliding fee scale 29
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and tenant and other fines and fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, the division shall be 1
allowed to collect and deposit the revenue into the Purchase of Community Services ASF account in Community 2
Services (35-11-30). Receipts in the account may be used for the benefit of DDDS community clients. 3
Section 167. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes funding for Contractual Services for Department of Health and 4
Social Services, Social Services, State Service Centers (35-07-02). Of this amount, $182.2 shall be used for the 5
Delaware Helpline. Available funds designated for the Delaware Helpline may be distributed annually in a lump 6
sum at the beginning of the contract year. The department shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget 7
and the Office of the Controller General a proposed current year spending plan and a report of prior year 8
expenditures by August 31 of each fiscal year. 9
Section 168. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes funding for Contractual Services for Department of Health and 10
Social Services, Social Services, State Service Centers (35-07-02). Of this amount, $3.0 shall be used to reimburse 11
emergency shelters and/or Code Purple Sanctuaries for operational costs, supplies and/or equipment expended to 12
house individuals and families that experience homelessness in Kent County during Code Purple weather 13
conditions. Code Purple weather declarations are made when weather poses a threat of serious harm to those 14
without shelter at night. It is declared when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is expected to be 32 15
degrees or less. 16
Section 169. The Department of Health and Social Services, Services for Aging and Adults with Physical 17
Disabilities (35-14-00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to create a balanced system of 18
services and treatment between the internal program units: Hospital for the Chronically Ill (35- 14-20) and 19
community-based services for persons aging and/or with physical disabilities in Administration/Community 20
Services (35-14-01). Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the division’s appropriation limit with the 21
approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. These reallocation 22
initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the remaining Long Term Care population. 23
Section 170. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and 24
Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) and the Division of Substance Abuse and 25
Mental Health (DSAMH), Community Mental Health (35-06-20) and Substance Abuse (35-06-40). 26
Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, DSAMH shall be allowed to collect and deposit Medicaid 27
reimbursement, sliding fee scale client payments and additional insurance reimbursement for Promoting Optimal 28
Mental Health for Individuals through Support and Empowerment (PROMISE) and other behavioral health and 29
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substance use disorder services by DSAMH operated programs. DSAMH will transfer the state share of Medicaid 1
payments into a DMMA ASF appropriation, and the remaining funds will be retained by DSAMH. Revenue 2
retained by DSAMH will be used to fund community residential, day program, care management, respite and other 3
behavioral health and substance use disorder services for program participants. 4
Section 171. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 5
Services, Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Administration/Community Services (35 -14-01) 6
for Respite Care. Of that appropriation, $110.0 is appropriated to support families provided respite care services 7
through the Caregiver Program. 8
Section 172. Section 1 of this Act includes $25.0 ASF in the Department of Health and Social Services, 9
Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Hospital for the Chronically Ill (35 -14-20) for Hospice. 10
The division shall be allowed to collect and deposit funds into this account as a result of revenue generated from 11
pharmaceuticals associated with Hospice services being provided. 12
Section 173. Any non-state agency whose employees are required to receive criminal background checks 13
pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 1141 and § 1145, shall provide to the Department of Health and Social Services quarterly 14
reports including a list of all employees hired over the preceding quarter for the purposes of verification. The 15
Department of Health and Social Services shall review those lists to ensure compliance with 16 Del. C. § 1141 and 16
§ 1145. 17
Section 174. The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental 18
Health shall review its services and billing practices for generating and retaining revenue at the Delaware 19
Psychiatric Center (35-06-30). In the event of declining Disproportionate Share Hospital funds, the Division of 20
Substance Abuse and Mental Health shall submit a plan for approval to the Director of the Office of Management 21
and Budget and the Controller General to retain revenue to sustain operations at their current levels. 22
Section 175. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social 23
Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for School Based Health Centers. Of this amount, $340.0 24
shall be used to establish school-based health centers in high needs elementary schools. Centers shall be compliant 25
with 18 Del. C. § 3571G. For purposes of this subsection, high needs elementary schools shall be defined as any 26
elementary school that has greater than 90 percent of its student population classified as low-income, multilingual 27
learner (MLL), or underrepresented minority, or is in the top quartile in three or more of the following: percent low 28
income students, percent MLL students, percent students with disabilities, or percent underrepresented minority 29
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students. School-based health centers shall be established at a rate of two per year, contingent on availability of 1
funding, through the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health. The Department of 2
Education shall provide a list of eligible schools and transfer appropriated funds to the Division of Public Health at 3
the start of each fiscal year. School districts and charter schools that meet the provisions of this subsection but have 4
already established school-based health centers may apply for consideration of reimbursement of for expenses 5
associated with establishing said health centers within the funds appropriated to the Department for this purpose. 6
The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, 7
may establish and promulgate rules and regulations governing the administration of such reimbursement. 8
Section 176. If the Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Services for Aging and 9
Adults with Physical Disabilities release a Request for Proposal impacting awards for current providers of the Home 10
Delivered Meals Program, the department must first receive approval of the Director of the Office of Management 11
and Budget, the Controller General, and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee prior to implementation of 12
the award. 13
Section 177. Sect ion 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Social Services, 14
Division of Social Services (35-07-01) for Child Care. Of this amount, funding is allocated to increase the purchase 15
of care income limit to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), effective July 1, 2024. The Secretary of the 16
Department of Health and Social Services shall report quarterly to the Director of the Office of Management and 17
Budget and the Controller General on the total resources (state and federal) expended, anticipated spending by 18
quarter, remaining funding available for Child Care, as well as the number of children enrolled in the purchase of 19
care program and this funding shall be reported by state, federal, and all other sources for the current and previous 20
State Fiscal Year. For federal funds the report shall indicate the sources of those funds including, but not limited to, 21
Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), TANF, SNAP, and any other funding source and whether those funds are 22
one-time funded. The first report will be due in November and subsequent reports will be due in February, May, and 23
August. The report shall also include: 24
(a) Any funding allocated to purchase of care that did not go directly to fund purchase of care and any 25
remaining funding available for Child Care; 26
(b) Data on the number of childr en, including school age and school age summer-only children, 27
enrolled in the purchase of care program and attendance rates by month for the current and 28
previous State Fiscal Year; 29
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(c) The demographics of children and their families that utilize purchase of care, including race, 1
household income range by percentage of the federal poverty line, and household type; and 2
(d) Any anticipated or enacted policy changes in the reporting period. 3
Section 178. Sect ion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $5.0 to the Department of Health and 4
Social Services, Office of the Secretary, Lyme Disease Education (35-01-10). This appropriation shall be used to 5
support the cost of annual website maintenance and design fees for the Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board in 6
providing education to the public and medical profession. 7
Section 179. Sect ion 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and 8
Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), Community Mental Health (35- 06-20) 9
and Substance Abuse (35-06-40). Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, DSAMH shall be allowed to 10
collect and deposit insurance reimbursement for the Dental Clinic services by DSAMH Dental clinic. DSAMH will 11
deposit the insurance funds, which will be retained by DSAMH. Revenue retained by DSAMH will be used to fund 12
community dental clinic participants. 13
Section 180. Secti on 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and 14
Social Services, Division of Healthcare Quality (DHCQ), Health Care Quality (35 -09-01). Notwithstanding the 15
provisions of 16 Del. C. §1119D, the DHCQ shall be allowed to collect and deposit registration fees paid by 16
temporary staffing agencies that provide temporary nurses and other staff positions to long -term care facilities. 17
Revenue retained by DHCQ will be used to cover the costs associated with the regulation, oversight and monitoring 18
of this section. 19
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SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES 1
Section 181. During the fiscal year, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families 2
may develop proposals to enhance or develop services provided in the State of Delaware. These proposals shall 3
include cost estimates that will demonstrate the cost effectiveness of the new or enhanced services. In the event that 4
a new service would require additional state employees, the department may request new positions that will be 5
funded by a structural change from existing appropriations within the department. Any new positions and funding 6
changes must be approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 7
Section 182. The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Management Support 8
Services (37-01-00) shall have 1.0 FTE exempt position in addition to those authorized by 29 Del. C. § 5903. 9
Section 183. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides $5,591.2 $6,015.7 in K-5 Early Intervention to the Department 10
of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Prevention/Early 11
Intervention (37-04-20) for prevention components administered by the Department of Services for Children, Youth 12
and Their Families and the Department of Education. Funding shall be used to provide early intervention services 13
through the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Crisis Therapist Program. 14
Services are intended for grades K-5 and shall address but not be limited to, problems such as Early Onset Conduct 15
Disorder. The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may enter into contractual 16
agreements or may employ casual/seasonal personnel to operate the program. 17
Section 184. Sec tion 1 of this Act appropriates $1,725.0 in Targeted Prevention Programs to the 18
Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, 19
Prevention/Early Intervention (37-04-20) for the purpose of providing statewide after-school programs focused on 20
youth violence and child suicide prevention. The Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and 21
Their Families, supported by the Criminal Justice Council, may work with the Department of Education to 22
determine allocation of said funding. 23
Section 185. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Services for Children, 24
Youth and Their Families, Youth Rehabilitative Services, Community Services (37 -05-30). Of these funds, $50.0 25
may be used, if necessary, for contractual services or to otherwise support statewide availability of the Juvenile 26
Offender Civil Citation Program. 27
Section 186. As a means of monitoring and continuing to improve the expenditure of casual/seasonal and 28
overtime in the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Youth Rehabilitative Services, 29
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Secure Care (37-05-50), the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall 1
file a quarterly report with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on the 2
status of all Youth Rehabilitative Services operated facilities. The report shall include, but not be limited to, 3
casual/seasonal and overtime expenditures, leave usage, staffing vacancies, budgetary expenditures, population 4
statistics and incident reports at the Ferris School, Residential Cottages, New Castle County Detention Center and 5
Stevenson House. The report should reflect all actions (including disciplinary) being taken to expeditiously correct 6
the noted problem areas. 7
Section 187. Funds which are appropriated for foster care of children in Section 1 of this Act in the 8
Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services (37 -06-00), are made available 9
with the goal of limiting the number of children who remain in foster care for more than two years to 270. The 1997 10
Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) codified reasonable exceptions for cases where youth may need to remain 11
in foster care for extended periods of time through proper planning. ASFA also allows for Alternative Planned 12
Permanency Living Arrangement designation, which allows more youth to enter long- term foster care placements. 13
The department shall file an annual report of the number of youth in foster care to the Director of the Office of 14
Management and Budget and the Controller General by October 1 of each fiscal year. 15
Section 188. In a ddition to the positions authorized in Section 1 of this Act for Department of Services for 16
Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services, Intake/Investigation (37- 06-30) and Intervention/Treatment 17
(37-06-40), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may authorize additional training positions for 18
the purpose of training investigative and treatment workers. 19
Section 189. If the quarterly average daily population at the New Castle County Detention Center is below 20
114, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may reduce the number of 21
casual/seasonal or full-time positions through attrition. 22
Section 190. Section 1 of this Act provides appropriations to Department of Services for Children, Youth 23
and Their Families, Division of Family Services (37-06-00). Of this amount, $285.0 shall be used for the 24
development of Plans of Safe Care for infants with prenatal substance exposure. These funds shall be used to 25
support 4.5 contracted staff responsible for the completion of the plans. 26
Section 191. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Services for 27
Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services, Intake/Investigation (37- 06-30) has the authority to establish 28
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up to 50.0 FTEs to achieve statutory child welfare investigation and treatment caseload compliance with the 1
approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General . 2
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CORRECTION 1
Section 192. Section 1 of this Act includes 20.0 FTEs in the Department of Correction, Prisons, Steven R. 2
Floyd Sr. Training Academy (38-04-12) for the purposes of training classes. The department will use the salary 3
savings realized throughout the year to fund these positions. In the event that a training class would require 4
additional recruits, the department may request new positions that will be funded by a structural change from 5
existing appropriations within the department. Any new positions and funding changes must be approved by the 6
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 7
Section 193. The Department of Correction is authorized to contract for the procurement of health care 8
services to the department’s incarcerated population. For the current fiscal year, the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 9
shall not apply to such contracts when there is an emergency thereby warranting it with the approval of the Director 10
of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 11
Section 194. Sec tion 1 of this Act appropriates $110.1 $123.2 to the Department of Correction, Prisons, 12
James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (38-04-03) for the Prison Arts Program. It is the intent of the General 13
Assembly that this funding is used to support programs that bring the arts into the state’s correctional institutions 14
and facilities. The department shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the Controller 15
General, the Chair of the Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee, and the Chair of the House Corrections 16
Committee a proposed current year spending plan and a report of prior year expenditures by August 31 of each 17
fiscal year. 18
Section 195. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Correction, Prisons, 19
Bureau Chief - Prisons (38-04-01) for Supplies and Materials. Of this amount, $31.0 shall be used for the purpose of 20
collecting DNA samples. 21
Section 196. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation for Personnel Costs to the Department of 22
Correction, Prisons, James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (38-04-03). Included in this appropriation is 1.0 FTE and 23
associated funding to allow the department to oversee a program to manufacture reading materials in Braille for the 24
visually impaired. 25
Section 197. (a) Of the total FTEs authorized in Section 1 of this Act for the Department of Correction, 26
the following shall be used to continue the existing highway beautification projects: Community Corrections, Kent 27
County Community Corrections (38-06-08) - at least 3.0 FTEs; Community Corrections, Sussex County 28
Community Corrections (38-06-07) - at least 3.0 FTEs; Community Corrections, Hazel D. Plant Women's 29
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Treatment Facility (38-06-13) - at least 1.0 FTE; and Community Corrections, Plummer Community Corrections 1
Center (38-06-14) - at least 1.0 FTE. 2
(b) Section 1 of this Act also makes an appropriation for Contractual Services to the Department of 3
Corr
ection, Community Corrections, Kent County Community Corrections (38- 06-08). 4
Section 198. (a) The Department of Correction, Administration, Office of the Commissioner (38- 01-01) 5
shall maintain an overtime expenditure report and shall provide such report quarterly to the Director of the Office of 6
Management and Budget and the Controller General. The report shall include the number of overtime hours worked 7
and the amount of overtime salary expended by each agency within the department and shall include a breakdown 8
of the reason for overtime. 9
(b) The Department of Correction shall work in conjunction with the Controller General and the Director 10
of the Office of Management and Budget on staffing analyses that are currently taking place within the department. 11
These analyses will provide necessary staffing levels according to National Institute on Corrections standards and 12
will be performed by the institution in an attempt to address existing overtime concerns. 13
Section 199. Pri son education services shall be provided by utilizing existing teachers that are in the 14
Department of Correction, as well as authorized teaching FTEs in the Department of Education, Pass Through and 15
Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20). The management of all educational positions shall be 16
provided by the Department of Education. Department of Correction teachers shall have the opportunity each fiscal 17
year to notify both agencies of their intent to transfer to the Department of Education. Such notification shall be 18
made by April 15 of each fiscal year to become effective July 1 of that calendar year. Any position transfer made 19
pursuant to this section shall be permanent. 20
If a remaining Department of Correction teacher applies for and is accepted into an authorized position in 21
the
Department of Education, the position and associated funding shall be transferred to the Department of 22
Education for the operation of prison education services. If a remaining Department of Correction teacher position 23
becomes otherwise vacant, the position and associated funding shall be transferred to the Department of Education 24
for the operation of prison education services. In the event the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 25
proposes or implements position attrition or complement reduction initiative, the Director shall clearly indicate to 26
the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee when positions outlined in this section are included in the said 27
initiative(s). 28
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Section 200. The Department of Correction, Community Corrections, Probation and Parole (38- 06-02) 1
shall provide 24/7 supervision of Community Correction’s offenders. The department shall determine the number of 2
employees needed on duty throughout each 24-hour period and arrange staff coverage accordingly. At no time shall 3
the ratio of Probation Officer Is to other staff exceed 50 percent during nighttime and weekend hours. 4
Section 201. The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Correction employees designated as 5
Correctional Emergency Response Team members, as well as the Correctional Security Superintendent/Chief of 6
Security and Inspections (BP# 61023) in Prisons, Special Operations (38 -04-08) shall be eligible for standby pay 7
regardless of their classification. In addition, the Correctional Emergency Response Team employees in FLSA 8
exempt positions shall be eligible for straight-time overtime pay for activation requiring them to work beyond their 9
respective work schedules. Activations are defined as time periods in which team members are called into service to 10
meet critical operational needs as directed by the Warden of Special Operations or a higher authority. 11
Section 202. The Department of Correction is hereby authorized to review the current security status 12
classification of its facilities and submit a report including, but not limited to, any proposed security level changes 13
deemed necessary and appropriate to accommodate the needs of the department. Such report shall be submitted to 14
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General no later than January 1 of each 15
fiscal year. If no such security level changes are proposed, no report shall be submitted by the Department of 16
Correction. No change shall be made to the security status of the facility without the prior approval of the Director 17
of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 18
Section 203. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $91,298.2 $91,480.7 to the Department of Correction, 19
Healthcare, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Medical Treatment and Services (38 -02-01). The 20
Department of Correction shall provide quarterly reports relating to medical vendor performance to the Co- Chairs 21
of the Joint Finance Committee, the Chairs of the House and Senate Correction Committees, the Controller General 22
and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Reports shall include, but not be limited to, medical 23
staffing levels, overall performance, and plans for improvement. The administration of the contracts related to 24
providing healthcare, substance abuse and mental health services shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner of 25
Correction or the designee. 26
(b) The Department of Correction shall provide a bi-annual report to the members of the Joint Finance 27
Committee, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to the 28
diagnoses and number of individuals receiving medical treatment by the Department and the average cost of 29
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pharmaceuticals associated with these various diagnoses. This report shall also include the number of outside 1
consultant visits, as well as the costs for outside hospital stays lasting longer than 24 hours. The department shall 2
follow all HIPAA rules that apply, with all data stripping to be done as necessary. These reports shall be due by 3
August 31 and January 31 of each fiscal year. 4
(c) The Commissioner of Correction or designee shall jointly participate in developing the appropr iate 5
requests for proposals to provide behavioral health services to include mental health and substance use disorder 6
treatment. Providers of behavioral and mental health services and providers of substance use disorder treatment shall 7
be permitted to bid on such services jointly or separately, but the Department of Correction shall evaluate proposals 8
for such services separately and independently. All selected contract providers shall report on a regular basis to the 9
Department of Correction on all follow-up regarding referrals and services provided to the offender population. 10
Section 204. Depa rtment of Correction Staff Lieutenants (MBDB05), Correctional Captains (MBDB06), 11
Correctional Officer Youth Rehab Food Service Director I (MCBC05) and Correctional Youth Rehab Food Service 12
Director II (MCBC06) not covered by the FLSA are entitled to receive compensation at their regular rate of pay for 13
all approved overtime services beyond the standard work week of 40 hours. 14
Section 205. Pursuant to 11 Del. C. c. 65 Subchapter VI, the Department of Correction is authorized to 15
expand Delaware Correctional Industries programs in Level IV and Level V facilities, should revenue be sufficient, 16
including a financial plan demonstrating a sustainable, self-funded operation. Upon approval by the Director of the 17
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Secretary of the Department of Human 18
Resources is authorized to increase the Department of Correction’s ASF personnel complement to expand said 19
programs. 20
Section 206. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in order to meet critical 21
workforce needs, the Department of Correction has the authority with the concurrence of the Director of the Office 22
of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the Controller General to 23
reallocate and use vacant correctional officer positions to meet immediate internal operational need s of the 24
department including, but not limited to, Staff Training Relief Officers, Court and Security Transportation, 25
maintaining an Intelligence Operations Center and pre-trial supervision staffing. Further, if the use of the vacant 26
correctional officer positions results in correctional officer vacancies below the expected recruits for the fiscal year, 27
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General have the authority to establish 28
correctional officer positions to backfill the vacant positions used to address immediate operational needs. 29
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Section 207. (a) The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Correction employees designated as 1
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team Members and respond and who are not covered under the Fair 2
Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive compensation at their straight time rate of pay for all approved 3
overtime services beyond their standard work week. 4
(b) Merit Rules 4.16 and 4.17 notwithstanding, employees designated as CISM Team Members shall be 5
eligible for standby and call back pay when activated, regardless of their classification. 6
Section 208. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $70.0 to the Department of Correction, Community 7
Corrections, Plummer Community Corrections Center (38-06-14) for the purposes of maintenance costs at 8
Riverview Cemetery. These funds may be expended on associated overtime costs, necessary equipment, equipment 9
maintenance, or other related expenses associated with Riverview Cemetery. 10
Section 209. The Commissioner of the Department of Correction shall provide an annual report, on or by 11
August 1, to the members of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, 12
and the Controller General relating to the status and timeline of addressing any salary compression for DOC 13
supervisor and manager affected job classes resulting from recent collective bargaining agreements of subordina te 14
employees. 15
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 1
Section 210. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 1.0 ASF FTE Enforcement Coordinator position, which 2
shall be exempt from the Merit System, to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office 3
of the Secretary, Community Affairs (40-01-03) to be funded through expenses incurred and recovered by the 4
department related to processing of administrative enforcement actions under 7 Del. C. c. 60. Violators shall be 5
liable for the following expenses of the investigation incurred by the State after the noti ce of violation is issued: 6
direct costs of the investigation; legal assistance including paralegal assistance; public hearings; all other costs 7
expressly determined by the Secretary as reasonably related to the investigation of the incident; and the indirect 8
costs related to all of the above. 9
Section 211. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Natural 10
Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (40-03-03) is authorized to expend funds carried forward from the sale of 11
boat registration fees, effective Fiscal Year 2000 and thereafter, for the purpose of supporting fisheries programs 12
and marine enforcement. 13
Section 212. Notwithstanding the provisions of 7 Del. C. § 6042(c), Section 1 of this Act appropriates 0.5 14
ASF FTE Ombudsperson to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of the 15
Secretary, Community Affairs (40-01-03) to be funded through the Community Environmental Project Fund. 16
Section 213. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and 17
Environmental Control, Office of Natural Resources, Division of Watershed Stewardship (40- 03-04) for 18
Contractual Services. Of that amount, $180.0 shall be used for additional field staff personnel for the preparation of 19
nutrient management plans. 20
Section 214. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and 21
Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Division of Water (40-04-03). Of that amount, $1.0 22
shall be set aside for the Environmental Science Scholarship program. 23
Section 215. The Governor and General Assembly herein acknowledges that certain programs within the 24
department are funded all or in part by fee-based revenues as specified in the appropriate chapter of the Delaware 25
Code. The Secretary shall perform a review of fees assessed and collected by the department to determine the 26
revenue sufficiency of the fees and programs they support, and a report shall be submitted to the Director of the 27
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on January 1, 2025, during the Department’s 28
budgetary process for Fiscal Year 2026 and every two years thereafter. 29
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The review shall identify program elements that are funded through fees and other sources and shall 1
include an evaluation of effectiveness and efficiency. The review may include, but is not limited to, identification of 2
operational changes that improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations and reduce costs. The Secretary shall 3
provide appoint a peer review team consisting of stakeholders and individuals familiar with the program under 4
opportunity to review and provide them an opportunity for comment on the department’s findings. 5
Any changes in fees that require the approval of the General Assembly shall be submitted by the 6
depar
tment as part of the annual budgetary process. 7
Section 216. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall submit an annual 8
report on the Weatherization Assistance Program to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 9
Controller General on or before June 15. The report shall provide a synopsis of year to date activity, planned 10
activity for the remainder of the fiscal year, proposed activity for the next fiscal year and an assessment of the 11
program to date. Activity shall include an itemized list of funding received, total expe nditures for each funding 12
source, eligibility compliance and the number of units completed from each funding source. Program assessment 13
shall include the percentage of completed units monitored, subgrantee evaluations (i.e. number of contractors, 14
contractor procurement methods, training administered, documentation retained as required and general contract 15
compliance), estimated energy savings for units completed and reporting metrics as required by the U.S. 16
Department of Energy. 17
Section 217. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Tire Clean-Up in the Department of Natural 18
Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste and Hazardous 19
Substances (40-04-04). These funds are to be used per 7 Del. C. § 6041(c) to pay 90 percent of the cost of cleaning 20
up scrap tire piles that were in existence on June 30, 2006. The department may also use this funding for county, 21
municipal or community group initiatives to address illegally dumped tires. The department shall establish a 22
process for notification and award of such funds. 23
Section 218. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Department 24
of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Waste and Hazardous 25
Substances (40-04-04) is authorized to utilize up to $800.0 ASF from the Scrap Tire Management Fund for costs 26
associated with the Solid Waste Program. 27
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Section 219. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and 1
Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife (40-03-03). Of that amount, $25.0 and $5.0 ASF shall be set 2
aside for the Delaware Native Species Commission. 3
Section 220. Consistent with the exemption in 9 Del. C. § 8112 regarding county lodging taxes, rentals by 4
the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are exempt from any lodging tax established by a 5
municipality. 6
Section 221. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Natural Resources and 7
Environmental Control, Office of the Secretary (40-01-01) for an Internship Program. The department, in 8
consultation with the Department of Human Resources, will develop an internship pilot program that will provide 9
work experience and valuable training for qualified students and graduates. A report on the development of the pilot 10
program and results shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Controller 11
General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget no later than September 1. 12
Section 222. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall provide a quarterly 13
report to the members of the Joint Finance Committee and the Controller General on the status of the per -and 14
polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) settlement agreement and associated funding. The report shall include details on 15
the progress of the PFAS steering committee, the anticipated expenditures of the PFAS settlement funds, a listing of 16
the expenditures already incurred, and the available balance. 17
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SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY 1
Section 223. (a) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is hereby authorized to continue 2
funding its share of the existing 48 patrol officers that have been established through agreements between State 3
Police (45-06-00) and Sussex County Council. 4
(b) In Section 1 of this Act, ASF spending authority has been provided to the Department of Safety and 5
Homeland Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) in order to accommodate the match requirements (50/50 match) 6
stipulated by these agreements. In the event that the aforementioned agreements between State Police and Sussex 7
County Council are terminated, this authority shall be deauthorized. 8
(c) Section 1 of this Act provides additional spending authority for 1.0 ASF patrol officer FTE and 1.0 9
patrol officer FTE for the purpose of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sussex 10
County Council and the Delaware State Police. It is the intent of the General Assembly that a total of 3.0 ASF patrol 11
officer FTEs and 3.0 patrol officer FTEs will be phased in between Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2026, in 12
which Sussex County Council will provide funding for the 3.0 ASF FTEs and the State will provide matching 13
funding for 3.0 FTEs. In the event that the amendment to the MOU is terminated, this authority shall be 14
deauthorized. 15
Section 224. State Police receives funds resulting from drug and other seizure activities. If the seizure is 16
defined as being under federal jurisdiction, then the funds flow to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, 17
State Police, Executive (45-06-01) as NSF. The division shall submit a plan for the expenditure of these funds to the 18
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. This plan shall be updated quarterly. 19
A quarterly report as to the expenditure of such funds and to the respective projects shall be submitted to the 20
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 21
Section 225. Section 1 of this Act includes 20 positions in the Department of Safety and Homeland 22
Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) for the purpose of training State Police recruits. Funding is authorized for 23
initial use of these positions to accommodate an anticipated graduating class of 20 troopers. The Director of the 24
Office of Management and Budget may authorize additional recruit positions accordingly. 25
Section 226. Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 63 and c. 69 or any other statutory provision to the contrary, 26
the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police (45-06-00) is authorized to enter into agreements 27
with private telecommunications companies to use space for communication facilities on the telecommunications 28
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tower under State Police administration. The revenues paid to the State Police under these agreements shall be 1
designated for use in support of mobile data computing telecommunications infrastructure cost. 2
Section 227. Section 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 2.0 FTEs for Traffic Light 3
Enforcement in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, Tra ffic (45-06-07). The source of 4
the funding shall be from revenues generated as a result of the Red Light Enforcement Safety Program within the 5
Department of Transportation. 6
Section 228. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $20.0 in Contractual Services to the Department of Safety 7
and Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Developmental Disabilities Council (45 -01-50) for the Partners in 8
Policymaking program. 9
Section 229. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 5.0 6.0 ASF FTEs, $58.6 ASF in 10
Contractual Services and $50.3 ASF in Supplies and Materials in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, 11
State Police, Traffic (45-06-07) for the personnel and operating costs associated with the Truck Enforcement Unit 12
(TEU) to be funded through the Department of Transportation. Any additional enhancements that are made to the 13
TEU to remain in compliance with Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations Part 657, shall occur through the annual 14
budgetary process. 15
Section 230. Notwi thstanding the provisions of 16 Del. C. § 10104, the Department of Safety and 16
Homeland Security shall disburse funds from the E-911 Emergency Reporting System Fund to cover rent 17
obligations at statewide 911 answering points. An annual report on the E-911 Emergency Reporting System Fund 18
shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General no later than 19
October 15 of each fiscal year identifying prior year revenue and expenditures, and forecasted revenue and 20
expenditures for the current and upcoming three fiscal years. 21
Section 231. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes $40.0 ASF in Supplies and Materials in Department of Safety 22
and Homeland Security, State Police, Training (45-06-09) for the purpose of recovering costs associated with 23
providing meals to recruits at the State Police Academy. 24
Section 232. Section 1 of this Act includes $160.0 ASF in Personnel Costs in Department of Safety and 25
Homeland Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) for the purpose of recovering costs associated with providing 26
patrol services at the State Fair. 27
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Section 233. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 ASF FTEs Forensic Chemist in the 1
Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, Criminal Investigation (45 -06-04). These positions shall 2
be funded using revenue generated by DUI conviction fees. 3
(b) Notwi thstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the first $181.0 $200.2 generated 4
by the State for DUI fine revenue in accordance with 21 Del. C. c. 41 shall be deposited into an ASF account in 5
State Police, Criminal Investigation and be used to pay for the Personnel Costs associated with the 2.0 ASF FTEs 6
Forensic Chemist. Any additional DUI fine revenue generated shall be deposited to the General Fund. 7
Section 234. Sec tion 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 ASF FTEs Sex Offender Registry 8
Agent in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, State Bureau of Identification (45-06-08). 9
These positions shall be funded using revenue from a Sex Offender Registry Fee. 10
Section 235. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, Section 1 of this Act 11
provides an appropriation of $2,125.0 ASF in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Office of the 12
Secretary, Administration (45-01-01) for the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police to assist with initiatives 13
to combat violent crime. Of this appropriation, $70.0 ASF is to be utilized for the annual replacement of ballistic 14
vests and $180.0 ASF is to be utilized for annual vehicle replacements. It is the intent of the General Assembly that 15
should funds become available, said expenses shall be paid through the General Fund. 16
(b) Upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, the 17
Secretary of the Department of Human Resources is authorized to increase the Delaware State Police AS F personnel 18
complement to establish a dedicated Special Operations Response Team, to be funded by the Fund to Combat 19
Violent Crimes - State Police. The ASF authority and revenue collected for the said fund may be increased by the 20
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General up to an amount sufficient to cover the 21
personnel and operating costs of the Special Operations Response Team. 22
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TRANSPORTATION 1
Section 236. The Delaware Transportation Authority budget, as set forth in memorandum form in Section 2
1 of this Act, shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations: 3
(a) Debt Service estimates are for current project financing as authorized by 2 Del. C. c. 13; 4
(b) Funds provided for Kent and Sussex Transportation “E & D” are intended for continuation of 5
transportation service for persons who are elderly or have a disability in Kent and Sussex Counties. It is intended 6
that management and direction of the service will reside with the Delaware Transit Corporation which may contract 7
for services as they see fit, and that Kent County and Sussex County governments will review and approve 8
allocation of the service levels within each county. Final allocations from this appropriation will be approved by the 9
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 10
(c) Funds provided for Kent and Sussex Transportation “E & D” include funding for the Sussex County 11
Reimbursable Program. To improve the operation of this program, the following provisions shall be implemented: 12
(1) Sussex County Council, on behalf of the eligible transportation providers, shall submit annual 13
operat
ing budget requests to the Delaware Transit Corporation by September 1 of each fiscal year; 14
and 15
(2) Delaware Transit Corporation shall by May 1 distribute proposed contracts to each of the eligible 16
trans
portation providers for transportation services commencing the ensuing July 1. Said 17
contracts shall be subject to an annual appropriation for such purpose. 18
(d) It is intended that funds for Taxi Services Support “E & D” will be maintained at least at the same 19
service level as in the previous year. It is intended that management and direction of these services shall reside with 20
the Delaware Transit Corporation who may contract for this service as required; 21
(e) Funds of the Delaware Transit Corporation may not be provided as aids to local governments for 22
transportation systems which restrict passengers because of residential requirements. Nothing in this section is 23
meant to require that governments must operate these transportation systems outside their political boundaries; and 24
(f) Funds provided for Transit Operations are intended to include funding to allow the Delaware Transit 25
Corporation or a private contractor to: 26
(1) Continue to provide the present level of service to dialysis patients on normal service days during 27
the hours offered in New Castle County by the Delaware Transit Corporation to the extent that 28
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such service does not place the Delaware Transit Corporation in violation of the federal 1
Americans with Disabilities Act; and 2
(2) Provide service to dialysis patients in Kent and Sussex Counties during hours identical to those 3
offered in New Castle County. 4
Section 237. The Department of Transportation and/or its E-ZPass contractor is prohibited from monitoring 5
the speed of motor vehicles through E-ZPass toll booths for the purpose of issuing traffic citations or the suspension 6
of E-ZPass privileges. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the State Police from enforcing traffic laws including 7
speed enforcement at the E-ZPass toll booths. 8
Section 238. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Transportation, Maintenance 9
and Operations, Maintenance Districts (55-04-70) in the amount of $10,000.0 TFO in Snow/Storm Contingency that 10
will provide for the expenses of weather/emergency operations. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to 11
the contrary, at the end of each fiscal year, the department shall carryover up to $10,000.0 TFO for use in future 12
fiscal years. Any unexpended sums in excess of $10,000.0 TFO shall be transferred to Prior Year Operations (55-13
01-02-93082). The department shall be allowed to transfer funds from this account to divisions on an as-needed 14
basis for expenditures incurred. The department may also transfer funds to municipalities and other qualified 15
entities to reimburse them pursuant to contracts entered into by the department and the municipality to keep transit 16
routes open during snow and storm emergencies. The transfer of funds from this account shall not require the 17
approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the Controller General. The department shall 18
provide quarterly reports each fiscal year to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 19
Controller General. 20
Section 239. During the fiscal year, the Department of Transportation shall be prohibited from changing 21
its departmental policy regarding access pipe installation on private homeowner entrances. Specifically, the 22
department shall not charge said homeowners for the labor costs associated with the installation of the access pipe. 23
Section 240. Notwithstanding the provisions of 17 Del. C. or any regulation to the contrary, the 24
Department of Transportation shall permit an existing church, school, fire department, or veterans post sign, located 25
on the premises of such church, school, fire department, or veterans post, presently located within 25 feet of the 26
right-of-way line of any public highway to be replaced with a variable message sign or new fixed outdoor 27
advertising display, device or sign structure of equal or smaller dimension than the existing sign, sign structure, 28
display or device, relating to the activities conducted on such property. 29
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Section 241. All continuing appropriations being transferred to the account entitled Prior Year Operations 1
(55-01-02-93082) shall not be expended without the prior approval of the Director of the Office of Management and 2
Budget and the Controller General. 3
Section 242. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation in Personnel Costs to Department of 4
Transportation, Maintenance and Operations, Maintenance Districts (55-04-70) to include funding a minimum of 5
3.0 casual/seasonal positions and 3.0 FTEs at the Smyrna Rest Stop. With these positions, the department shall 6
provide, at minimum, 12-hour coverage staffing of the Visitor Center front desk daily. Staffing of the Visitor Center 7
for peak season hours shall be determined by the department. 8
(b) The Department of Transportation shall provide the Director of the Office of Management and Budget 9
and the Controller General with an annual report on utilization of the Visitor Center. 10
Section 243. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2013, provisions of 30 Del. C. § 2051-2057 shall be suspended. 11
Section 244. For back charge purposes, the Department of Transportation, Facilities Management Section 12
(host department) (55-02-01) may request payment from state agencies that occupy Department of Transportation 13
facilities for maintenance costs where maintenance is the responsibility of the host department. Back charges are 14
allowed according each agency’s pro‐rated occupancy within host department facilities, subject to the approval of 15
the Director of Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General 16
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LABOR 1
Section 245. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $625.0 in Department of Labor, 2
Employment and Training, Employment and Training Services (60-09-20) for the Summer Youth Program to 3
operate a program commencing July 1. The budget will take into consideration the funds required to commence the 4
program at the end of the current fiscal year, on or about June 15. Allocations made from this appropriation shall be 5
determined through an application process established by the department. 6
(b) In allocations made for this program, no more than 10 percent shall be expended for administrative 7
purposes including staff, equipment, supplies and mileage to support the program. A record of all expenses with 8
funds herein appropriated shall be kept by the sponsoring agent. At the conclusion of the program the Department 9
of Labor has the authority to request any unused supplies purchased. 10
(c) The Department of Labor is encouraged to implement summer youth programming in coordination 11
with community-based partners to meet the needs of local employers as well as the needs of low-income youth. 12
Youth shall receive a meaningful work experience that provides them the opportunity to learn positive youth 13
behaviors, gain skills, and earn wages over the summer months. The Department of Labor is encouraged to link 14
educational and career exploration activities to summer experiences when possible. 15
(d) Funding appropriated by this section may not be used to employ youth within jobs whose sole 16
responsibility is participating in recreational programming. 17
Section 246. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $560.7 in Supported Employment to the Department of 18
Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Services (60-08-10) for the purpose of securing 19
employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. Notwithstanding 19 Del. C. c. 10, funds may 20
be used to provide supported employment requiring ongoing work- related support services for individuals with the 21
most significant disabilities. Supported employment shall be defined as competitive employment in an integrated 22
setting or employment in integrated work settings in which individuals are working toward competitive 23
employment. 24
Section 247. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $630.0 in Workforce Development to the Department of 25
Labor, Employment and Training, Employment and Training Services (60- 09-20), to promote and support 26
employers with workforce training needs. Such needs may include the following: assisting trainers with preparing 27
and implementing training programs, targeting new populations, and using innovative training methods and various 28
forms of experiential learning as a workforce development tool. The Department of Labor shall have authority to 29
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utilize these funds to award grants or to enter into contracts for this purpose. The Department of Labor may utilize 1
public-private partnerships with other agencies and entities including, but not limited to, Delaware Technical 2
Community College, the Delaware Manufacturing Association and the Delaware Manufacturing Extension 3
Partnership. The program will provide a variety of resources including, but not limited to, hands -on-training, 4
certificate completion, mentoring and college credit in various occupational fields such as mechanics and 5
manufacturing. 6
Section 248. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Department of Labor, Employment and Training, 7
Employment and Training Services (60-09-20). Of these appropriations, 3.0 FTEs and associated personnel costs 8
shall be used to support the State of Delaware’s Apprenticeship and Training program. 9
Section 249. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $500.0 to Department of Labor, Employment and 10
Training, Employment and Training Services (60-09-20) (DET), for creation of the Learning for Careers Program 11
(the Program). The Program’s funds shall be used by the Delaware Workforce Development Board (Board) to 12
engage employer groups, chambers, and associations in creating paid work experiences for youth. The purpos e of 13
the Program is to expand employer participation in student education, training, and employment programs that lead 14
to an increase in the number of youth served through summer youth employment or other DOL funded programs, 15
post-secondary work-based learning and/or clinical/experimental learning programs, internships, apprenticeships, or 16
other types of cooperative education programs. 17
The Board is authorized to enter into contracts through a competitive process or by issuing grants to 18
employer association, employer chamber, employer group, or state agency acting on behalf of a group of employers. 19
The funds for the Program will be administered by DET in coordination with the Department of Education. 20
The Board, with the consent of the Secretary of Education or designee and the Secretary of Labor or 21
designee, may adopt implementing rules or regulations. The application for the award of funds under this Program 22
and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this Section shall be available on the Board’s website. 23
By the end of each fiscal year, the Board must report to the General Assembly summary data on the awards 24
granted. 25
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AGRICULTURE 1
Section 250. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture, 2
Administration (65-01-01) of $497.2 in Poultry Health Surveillance for Poultry Disease Research and the Diagnostic 3
Poultry Program at the University of Delaware. The intent of said funding is to leverage the university’s diagnostic 4
capability and conduct essential research to reduce poultry disease impacts and develop new disease control 5
strategies as well as to allow the university to respond to ongoing poultry health issues and evaluate new poultry 6
health products for Delaware’s poultry industry. 7
Section 251. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $541.5 ASF to the Department of 8
Agriculture, Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation (65-01-13) to be funded from the dedicated revenue source 9
for Farmland Preservation. The foundation shall not operate any accounts outside of the state accounting system. 10
Section 252. The Department of Agriculture may use up to $100.0 ASF annually from state forest timber 11
sales for the following programs: 12
(a) $25.0 ASF shall be used for marketing and promoting Delaware’s agricultural and forestry products 13
and commodities; and 14
(b) $75.0 ASF shall be used for forestry cost share programs. The allocation of these funds, and the 15
determination of qualifying projects, shall be determined by the State Forester, provided the funds are 16
allocated to supplement federal Rural Forestry Assistance and Urban Forestry Assistance programs. 17
Section 253. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Harness Racing 18
Commission (65-01-05) and the Thoroughbred Racing Commission (65-01-10) for fingerprinting. It is the intent of 19
the General Assembly that the Commissions are required to use the State Bureau of Identification for all 20
fingerprinting activities and background investigations per recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee. 21
Section 254. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Thoroughbred 22
Racing Commission (65-01-10), and to support it, the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) is authorized to: 23
(a) Deduct up to $500.0 from the proceeds due to the video lottery agents licensed only to conduct 24
thoroughbred racing in the current fiscal year to pay for expenses associated with conducting 25
thoroughbred racing at their respective racetrack; and 26
(b) Deduct up to $250.0 from the proceeds, which would otherwise fund purses for thoro ughbred racing in 27
the current fiscal year to pay for racing expenses. 28
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Section 255. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Harness Racing 1
Commission (65-01-05), and to support it, the State Lottery Office is authorized to: 2
(a) Deduct up to $1,035.2 from the proceeds due to the video lottery agents licensed only to conduct 3
harness racing in the current fiscal year to pay for expenses associated with conducting harness racing 4
at their respective racetrack; and 5
(b) Deduct up to $178.4 from the proceeds, which would otherwise fund purses for harness racing in the 6
current fiscal year to pay for racing expenses. 7
Section 256. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Agriculture, Administration for Carvel 8
Center/Irrigation (65-01-01). Of this amount, $80.0 shall be used for irrigation research and programming, and 9
$180.0 shall be used for field crop research and programming at the Carvel Research and Education Center. 10
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ELECTIONS 1
Section 257. The Department of Elections, upon approval of the State Board of Elections, may establish 2
polling places in which one or more small mandated districts of less than 300 registered voters as of 60 days prior to 3
the date of an election may be administered by the election officers of another election district. 4
These entities shall hereinafter be referred to as "Combined Election Districts." Each election district that 5
is part of a Combined Election District shall have designated voting machine(s), voting machine certificate, poll list, 6
and/or electronic poll book. 7
The respective county office may assign up to two additional clerks for each such mandated district so 8
assigned to a Combined Election District. If the State Board of Elections is unable to meet due to a vacancy, the 9
State Election Commissioner shall approve the establishment of Combined Election Districts within that respective 10
county. 11
Section 258. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation for Elections, State Election Commissioner 12
(70-01-01), Other Items: Voter Purging, for the purpose of assisting the Department of Elections with its statewide 13
efforts to maintain the voter rolls in an orderly manner. 14
Section 259. For purposes of designating and procuring polling places for primary, gener al and special 15
elections, the respective county office shall pay a rental fee totaling $300.00 for each facility used, no matter how 16
many election districts are assigned to that facility. 17
Section 260. Any state agency, office or department is prohibited from publishing or funding the 18
publication of voter guides. 19
Section 261. Based on findings of the 2001 Tax Compliance Audit, specifically those regarding poll 20
worker compensation and deductions, all Department of Elections poll workers shall be compensated through the 21
Payroll Human Resource Statewide Technology system if paid an amount equal to or greater than specified by the 22
State of Delaware Section 218 Agreement during a calendar year. In addition, all appropriate deductions shall be 23
taken from such compensation. All Department of Elections poll workers who are paid under an amount equal to or 24
greater than specified by State of Delaware Section 218 Agreement may be paid through the First State Financials . 25
Section 262. Notwithstanding the respective sections of 15 Del. C., the State Election Commissioner may 26
replace the signature cards and poll lists currently used with a revised poll list and/or electronic poll books on which 27
voters would sign beside their personal information. The State Election Commissioner in collaboration with the 28
county offices shall establish policies and procedures for use of the revised poll list and/or electronic poll books . 29
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Section 263. Any funds remaining after election expenses may be used by the Department of Elections for 1
one-time initiatives upon approval from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 2
General. These funds shall not revert to the General Fund. 3
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NATIONAL GUARD 1
Section 264. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76-01-01) for 2
Energy. Within this appropriation, sufficient energy funds are included to defray energy expenses of the Lora Little 3
School building that are not directly attributable to occupancy by the Delaware National Guard. 4
Section 265. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76- 01-01) 5
for Educational Assistance. The National Guard shall not be required to pay fees. 6
(b) The Delaware National Guard, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and 7
Budget and the Controller General, is authorized to use excess educational funds and excess Joint Enlistment 8
Enhancement Program funds to fund recruitment and retention programs. 9
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HIGHER EDUCATION 1
Section 266. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation for Operations to Higher Education, 2
University of Delaware (90-01-01) and an appropriation for Operations to Higher Education, University of 3
Delaware, Delaware Geological Survey (90-01-02). This figure includes total state assistance for university 4
operations costs as well as funds required to be appropriated by 29 Del. C. § 5505(6). 5
Section 267. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Del aware 6
(90-01-01) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Within that appropriation are sufficient funds to 7
fully fund 1.0 Agriculture Extension Agent and 2.0 Cooperative Extension Agent per county and 1.0 Agricultural 8
Extension Engineer for the program statewide. 9
Section 268. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides appropriations to Higher Education, University of Delaware 10
(90-01-01) to support academic, research and public service programming in each college. The University of 11
Delaware shall submit a report of programs funded in each college which details the goals, performance measures 12
and prior year and proposed current year budgets of the programs to the Director of the Office of Management and 13
Budget and the Controller General by September 30 of each fiscal year. This proposal shall also include other 14
special line programming as described in this section. The special lines amounts shall be as follows: 15
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources $6,385.0 16
College of Arts and Sciences 1,341.4 17
College of Business and Economics 1,841.6 18
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment 878.1 19
College of Education and Human Development 2,914.8 20
College of Engineering 2,709.0 21
College of Health Sciences 598.5 22
Biden School of Public Policy 1,274.3 23
Biotechnology Institute 525.5 24
Diversity Enhancement 259.0 25
Total $18,727.2 26
Section 269. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware 27
(90-01-01) for the College of Education and Human Development. Of this amount, $117.3 shall be allocated to 28
provide faculty advisement for student teachers in Kent and Sussex Counties for placement of such student teachers 29
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in Kent and Sussex County school districts and charter schools. In addition, said funds shall be used to support 1
instruction in the Associate in Arts Program in Sussex County for those students pursuing a career in education. 2
Section 270. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware 3
(90-01-01) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Of this amount $17.9 shall be alloc ated for the 4
continued support of the Just-in-Time Parenting program. 5
Section 271. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware 6
(90-01-01) for the Biden School of Public Policy. Of this amount, $10.2 shall be allocated for the continued support 7
of the Women’s Leadership program and $280.4 shall be for the continued support of Civics Education for 8
Teachers. 9
Section 272. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation in Scholarships for First State Promise in 10
Higher Education, University of Delaware (90-01-01). University of Delaware (UD) shall compile a report 11
identifying the number of applicants, the numbers of accepted participants, the number of recipients who graduated 12
or received a certification during the academic year, the average First State Promise Scholarship award per student, 13
and the total amount of First State Promise Scholarships awarded for each of the five preceding academic years. 14
This report shall be submitted to the Secretary of Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and 15
Controller General no later than November 1 annually of each fiscal year. 16
Section 273. Notw ithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, of the 17
funds appropriated to the University of Delaware for Operations, $100.0 shall be allocated to cover the costs of 18
Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) state championship events at the University of Delaware. 19
Section 274. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, Delaware State University, 20
Operations (90-03-01) for General Scholarships. Of that amount, $25.0 shall be for state scholarships for high ability 21
students, $25.0 shall be for departmental scholarships to attract high achievers into the sciences, $225.0 shall be for 22
scholarships to attract high ability students into the teaching program and $125.0 shall be for scholarships for female 23
athletes. 24
Section 275. For the fiscal year covered by this Act, in order to continue the assessment of procedures 25
implemented during Fiscal Year 1993 intended to reduce the administrative burden incurred as a result of 26
processing accounting transaction data into two independent accounting systems, the Director of the Office of 27
Management and Budget has authorized Delaware State University to: 28
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(a) Discontinue detail data input to First State Financials for encumbrance and vendor payment 1
transactions related to General Fund, federal financial assistance and college funds; 2
(b) Effect vendor payment disbursements of the above identified funds on Delaware State University 3
checks generated through the university’s accounting system and drawn on a university bank account; and 4
(c) Summarize General Fund and federal financial assistance fund disbursements on a weekly, post 5
disbursement basis, and draw down the corresponding amounts through the standard First State Financials payment 6
voucher process. 7
This authorization does not provide for any change to the processing of encumbrances and vendor payment 8
transactions related to Bond/Capital funds; it does not affect payroll processing and does not relax or alter any 9
control requirements prescribed by law or policy related to procurement, encumbrance and payment activity. 10
The university shall comply with specific procedures developed and prescribed by the Office of 11
Management and Budget and the Department of Finance, Accounting. In addition, the university shall cooperate 12
fully with the Office of Auditor of Accounts to aid in any review or examination of the university's accounting 13
procedures, records and system. 14
Operations as enabled by this section shall be periodically reviewed and evaluated during the stated period 15
by the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance and the Office of Auditor of Accounts. Any 16
procedural/control weaknesses identified shall be addressed and resolved, and this authority may be withdrawn for 17
cause at any time during the stated period, with the allowance that Delaware State University will be provided 18
reasonable time to revert to standard processes. 19
Section 276. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $225.4 to Higher Education, Delaware State University, 20
Operations (90-03-01) for Athletic Grant. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the entire amount shall be 21
used for scholarships to attract female athletes. 22
Section 277. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Delaware State University, Operations (90-23
03-01) for the Delaware State University Inspire Scholarship program. This appropriation shall be used to award 24
scholarships to graduates of Delaware public and non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria pursuant 25
to the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 34 Subchapter XV. 26
(a) Delaware State University (DSU) has established regulations for the implementation and adminis tration of 27
the Inspire program. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 3413A, funding will be available for 28
all new and returning students that meet the eligibility criteria referenced above. 29
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(b) Delaware State University shall be responsible for the management of the funds within the appropriation 1
based on the enrollment of students receiving the Inspire Scholarship under eligibility criteria in 14 Del. C. 2
c. 34 Subchapter XV. DSU shall consult with, report to, and receive the concurrence of the Director of the 3
Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General prior to expanding the program offerings 4
eligible under the Inspire program. 5
(c) Delaware State University (DSU) shall compile a report identifying the number of applicants, the num bers 6
of accepted participants, the number of recipients who graduated or received a certification during the 7
academic year, the average Inspire Scholarship award per student, and the total amount of Inspire 8
Scholarships awarded for each of the five precedi ng academic years. This report shall be submitted to the 9
Secretary of Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Controller General no later 10
than November 1 of each fiscal year. 11
Section 278. Sect ion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Higher Education, Delaware State 12
University, Operations (90-03-01) for Operations to address the gap between tuition revenues and operational 13
expenses. The President of Delaware State University may conduct a review of tuition and other revenue streams to 14
determine their sufficiency in supporting the University’s operational needs. Should it be determined that a tuition 15
rate increase is necessary, and before any increase is implemented, the University shall first submit a report 16
detailing the findings of such a review to the Governor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and 17
the Controller General. 18
Section 279. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Higher Education, Delaware Technical 19
Community College, Office of the President (90-04-01) for Associate in Arts Program - Operations and Associate 20
in Arts Program - Academic. This appropriation is to assist in the provision of the Delaware Technical Community 21
College/University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program which will be operated jointly by the two institutions 22
under a contract initiated by Delaware Technical Community College. Under this contract, the University of 23
Delaware will teach students at Delaware Technical Community College facilities. Future budget requests will be 24
made jointly by Delaware Technical Community College and the University of Delaware, and budget cuts, if 25
necessary, will be shared on a pro rata basis. Approval of tuition and other fees will be made by the Board of 26
Trustees of the institution that delivers the relevant service and after the institutions have reached an agreement for 27
tuition sharing. Representatives from both institutions will meet at least once each semester to review program 28
operations. 29
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Section 280. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the University of Delaware (90- 01-01) and 1
Delaware Technical Community College, Office of the President (90-04-01) for Student Excellence Equals Degree 2
(SEED) Scholarship. This appropriation shall be used to award scholarships to graduates of Delaware public and 3
non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria pursuant to the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 34 Subchapter 4
XIV. 5
(a) Delaware Technical Community College and the University of Delaware (The Institutions) have 6
established regulations for the implementation and administration of the SEED Program. Notwithstanding 7
the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 3405A, funding will be available for all new and returning students that meet 8
the eligibility criteria referenced above. 9
(b) The Institutions shall be responsible for the management of the funds within their respective appropriation 10
based on the enrollment of students receiving the SEED Scholarship under eligibility criteria in 14 Del. C. 11
c. 34 Subchapter XIV. The Institutions shall consult with, report to, and receive the concurrence of the 12
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General prior to expanding the 13
program offerings eligible under the SEED program. 14
(c) Funds awarded under the SEED program are portable in the event that an eligible student transfers between 15
the two eligible institutions. 16
(d) The Institutions shall each compile a report identifying the number of applicants, the numbers of accepted 17
participants, the number of recipients who graduated or received a certification during the academic year, the 18
average SEED Scholarship award per student, and the total amount of SEED Scholarships awarded for each 19
of the five preceding academic years. This report shall be submitted to the Secretary of Education, Director 20
of the Office of Management and Budget, and Controller General no later than November 1 of each fis cal 21
year. 22
Section 281. All h igher education institutions in Delaware must be contracted members of the National 23
Student Clearinghouse and be required to input data. Participation will allow the Department of Education to track 24
Delaware’s students as they enroll or transfer into Delaware higher education institutions or other member higher 25
education institutions across the country. Membership requires higher education institutions to report data elements 26
to the National Student Clearinghouse. 27
Section 282. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2011, the requirements of 14 Del. C. § 5302 and § 6511 shall be 28
waived until such time that state funding is appropriated for said program. 29
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Section 283. Delaware graduates of public and non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria 1
and are awarded either the SEED or Inspire scholarship shall receive their earned scholarship award regardless of 2
the appropriated amount in Section 1. Shortfalls which occur as a result of increased demand shall be funded by the 3
State of Delaware. The Institution of Higher Education experiencing such a shortfall shall notify the Office of 4
Management and Budget, and shall furnish all documentation necessary to validate the request. 5
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EDUCATION 1
Section 284. Notw ithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1305(m), (n) and (o), for those employees 2
who have achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and serve as 3
teacher or lead mentors, the mentor stipend payment for such service will be excluded from the 15 percent salary 4
supplement limit only. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1305(l) with deletions as shown by strikethrough and 5
insertions as shown by underline as follows: 6
(l) In addition to the base salary derived from subsections (a) and (b) of this section, an employee who has 7
achiev
ed certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or from an equivalent 8
program approved by the State Board shall receive a salary supplement equal to 12% of the base salary so 9
derived. An employee shall receive a salary supplement equal to 6% of base salary so derived for receiving 10
any of the following national certifications: 11
(1) Certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 12
(ASHA)—speech pathologists and audiologists. 13
(2) Nationally-certified school counselor from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). 14
(3) Music therapist—Board-certified from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT). 15
(4) Nationally-certified school psychologist from the National Association of School Psychologists 16
(NASP). 17
(5) Nationally-certified school nurse from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses 18
(NBCSN). 19
(6) Occupational therapist advanced certification from the American Occupational Therapy 20
Association or the Occupational Therapist Registered from the National Board for Certification in 21
Occupational Therapy. 22
(7) School-based physical therapists who have passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) as 23
administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). 24
The Professional Standards Board, with the approval of the State Board of Education, may authorize 25
stipends pursuant to this subsection in fiscal year 2000. The supplement shall be in the form of an 26
additional salary amount spread evenly across an employee’s contract period similar to base salary. 27
Funding for National Board certification described in this subsection is subject to an annual appropriation. 28
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The Department of Education shall provide for funding the supplement provisions of this subsection in its 1
annual budget. 2
For those employees who have achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching 3
Standards (NBPTS) and who serve as teacher or lead mentors, the mentor stipend payment for such service 4
will be excluded from the 15 percent salary supplement limit established in subsection (o). 5
Section 285. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $7,168.1 to Department of Education, 6
District and Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay 7
Supplements. This appropriation provides funding for the supplements associated with mentor stipends and 8
National Board Certifications as established in 14 Del. C. § 1305(l). Any teacher or specialist eligible for this 9
stipend that is not employed on a full-time basis during the school year, shall have their stipend pro-rated to reflect 10
their part-time employment status. 11
(b) Any educator or related service specialist listed in 14 Del. C. § 1305(l) who achieved certification from 12
the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) or other national certification during the 13
moratorium period between May 21, 2008, and June 30, 2019 is not eligible for retroactive funding. 14
(c) NBPTS certification and other national certifications by individuals paid under 14 Del. C. § 1305 15
excludes superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors and individuals employed in non- instructional areas 16
detailed in Section 1312(c), and employees of the Department of Education, except for teachers and 17
teacher/supervisors of the Prison Education program. 18
(d) The funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education associated with staff 19
members who qualify for the salary supplement described in subsection (a) shall be paid to said employees in 20
accordance with subsection (a). 21
(e) The Department of Education shall provide districts and charters with guidance for the processing of 22
the annual salary supplements. 23
Section 286. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education associated with staff 24
members who qualify for salary supplements under 14 Del. C. § 1309, § 1311(b), or § 1324(c) shall be paid to said 25
employee. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1303 with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as 26
shown by underline as follows: 27
The salary schedules and classifications set forth in this chapter shall be permanent state -supported uniform 28
salary schedules and classifications which shall govern, subject to § 1304 of this title and Chapter 17 of this 29
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title, the amounts of the salaries that shall be paid by each district and the Department of Education to the 1
employees covered by the schedules. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of 2
Education associated with staff members who qualify for salary supplements under § 1309 or § 1324(c) of 3
this Title shall be paid to said employee. 4
Section 287. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes an appropriation for Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay 5
Supplements in Department of Education, District and Charter Operations (95-02-02). Funding in this appropriation 6
shall provide an annual $1,000 stipend for middle school and high school athletic directors who receive certification 7
as a Certified Athletic Administrator or Certified Master Athletic Administrator through the National Interscholastic 8
Athletic Administrators Association. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education 9
associated with staff members who qualify for this stipend shall be paid to said e mployee. 10
Section 288. For this fiscal year, the inflation factor for the local per pupil payments required under the 11
State’s Enrollment Choice Program, as specified in 14 Del. C. § 408(e), and for the local per pupil payments 12
required under the State’s Charter School Program, as specified in 14 Del. C. § 509(d), shall be equal to 4.0 percent. 13
Section 289. 14 Del. C. § 122(e) requires the Department of Education to review all regulations to ensure 14
that all regulations are current and not burdensome, and 14 Del. C. § 122(f) and (g) provide a means for districts to 15
pursue waivers of state regulations. The Federal Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 allows districts to 16
apply for waivers of federal regulation in states that have adopted challenging content and performance standards, 17
have aligned assessments to those standards, have established a system of school and district accountability and 18
allow waiver of state statutory and regulatory requirements relating to education. 19
Given federal approval of the Department of Education’s application for Ed Flex, the department may 20
waive state statutory and regulatory requirements pursuant to the Federal Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 21
1999 as amended in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015. Such waivers must be applied for 22
according to procedures and policies determined by the Department of Education and must be related to Title I, Part 23
B of Title II, Title IV, Title V, Title III and the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century 24
Act. State programs for which waivers may be granted include, but are not limited to, Student Discipline, Academic 25
Excellence and Professional and Curriculum Development. 26
Section 290. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, all consequences related to the 27
Statewide Assessment System for individual students including summer school, Individual Improvement Plans, 28
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retention, assessment retakes, retests at high school grades and the related student consequences shall no longer 1
apply. 2
Section 291. General Fund appropriations to Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support 3
Programs (95-03-00) and to District and Charter Operations (95-02-00) for Delmar Tuition, General Contingency, 4
and Related Services for Students with Disabilities shall not be subject to the limitations as defined for Division I 5
and Division II in 14 Del. C. § 1706 and § 1709. 6
Section 292. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1703, the First State School Program shall be 7
guaranteed state funding based upon a minimum of two Division I units. 8
The Department of Education, Children Services Cost Recovery Project is authorized to pursue Medicaid 9
cost recovery for eligible services provided to Medicaid eligible children at the First State School. Students in the 10
program are considered eligible for special education services and have Individual Education Programs in addition 11
to their medical treatment plans. Any funds recovered shall be utilized to offset the guaranteed 2.0 units earned and 12
First State School operational costs. 13
Section 293. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides certain appropriations to Department of Education, District 14
and Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02). These amounts are not based on the unit system. The line item 15
Other Items Special School Supports in the internal program unit Other Items (95-02-02) shall be allocated as 16
follows: 17
Delaware School for the Deaf: 18
Resid
ence - Other Costs $88.0 19
Contractual Services 51.3 20
Preschool Summer Program 7.1 21
Christina Autistic: 22
Residence - Other Costs 212.9 23
Contractual Services 11.8 24
John G. Leach 51.5 25
Sussex Orthopedic School 13.3 26
First State School 314.5 27
Total $750.4 28
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Section 294. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 1
Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $2,500.0 for School Improvement Funds that shall be used to provide 2
technical assistance and support to schools and districts rated as Reward, Recognition, Targeted Support and 3
Improvement and Comprehensive Support and Improvement or with recognized need under Delaware’s approved 4
Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESSA plan. The Department of Education shall provi de a report 5
on the use of said funds to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 6
1 of each fiscal year, detailing the recipients of said funds and the programmatic initiatives supported by said funds . 7
Section 295. Notwi thstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1707, the assessment to sales ratios used to 8
equalize current fiscal year tax rates for those districts that cross county lines (Smyrna, Milford, Woodbridge and 9
Polytech) shall be the ratios included in the current Fiscal Year Equalization report not inclusive of a county that has 10
completed reassessment effective for the current tax year. 11
Section 296. Notw ithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1707, for the current fiscal year, all school 12
districts shall receive Equalization funding based on the Fiscal Year 2009 average per unit amount for existing and 13
new units. 14
Section 297. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes appropriations to Department of Education, District and Charter 15
Operations, Division Funding (95-02-01) for Division II Units: All Other Costs and Energy. A Division II - Energy 16
Unit shall be valued at $2,387.00. A Division II - All Other Costs Unit shall be valued at $2,925.00 $3,010.00. 17
Section 298. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides to Department of Education, District and Charter Operations, 18
Other Items (95-02-02) an appropriation of $28,150.9 for the Educational Sustainment Fund. The funds are allocated 19
proportionally to districts and charter schools based upon the Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C. § 20
1704(1) and § 1710. These funds are to maintain critical educational programming and services. To maximize their 21
effectiveness, they may be used for any Division III purpose pursuant to 14 Del. C. § 1304, § 1707(h) and § 1711. 22
Section 299. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through 23
and Other Support Programs, Adult Education and Work Force Training (95- 03-50). This appropriation shall be 24
allocated by the Department of Education to the following programs/districts: 25
Adult Trade Extension/Apprentice Program (statewide) $1,677.3 26
James H. Groves High School (statewide) 3,433.9 27
Adult Basic Education (statewide) 959.8 28
New Castle County Learning Center (Christina School District) 215.5 29
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Delaware Skills Center (N.C.C. Vo-Tech) 1,347.8 1
Alternative Secondary Education Program (statewide) 680.9 2
Marine Mechanics Apprentice Program (Sussex Vo-Tech) 20.4 3
Interagency Council on Adult Literacy 278.6 4
Diploma-at-a-Distance 122.9 5
Caesar Rodney – Naturalization 14.5 6
Red Clay – Naturalization 117.2 7
Dual Generation Literacy Program (Christina School District) 160.0 8
Total $9,028.8 9
The full Adult Trade Extension/Apprentice Program funding allocation shall be distributed to the adult divisions of 10
the t
hree county-wide vocational technical districts in the following amounts: N.C.C. Vo-Tech $948,100; Polytech 11
$390,100; and Sussex Tech $339,100. The allocations will be used to provide adult post-secondary 12
technical/Rregistered Aapprentice training. 13
Section 300. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 14
Charter Operations, Education Block Grants, Professional Accountability and Instructional Advancement Fund (95-15
02-05). 16
(a) The following allocations shall be provided: 17
(1) $400.0 for Alternative Routes to Certification programs. These allocations will be distributed 18
through a competitive bid process, in accordance with 29 Del. C. c. 69; 19
(2) $1,566.5 shall be allocated by the Department of Education to districts and charter schools for 20
prof
essional and curriculum development activities. Districts shall submit applications to the 21
Department of Education detailing the district’s plan for the utilization of these funds. The 22
Department of Education shall review and approve plans and allocate an amount not to exceed 23
$157.00 per certified employee, based on a district's personnel complement for the 2023-2024 24
2024-2025 school year. Grants are to be used for developing and implementing curriculum based 25
on the content standards established by the Curriculum Frameworks Commission, as approved by 26
the State Board of Education or for other professional development activities, including, but not 27
limited to: Discipline; Special Education/Inclusion Collaboration/Consensus Building; Conflict 28
Resolution; Shared Decision Making; local school board member training; Trauma Informed 29
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Practices; and Educational Technology. Districts are encouraged to collaborate as a means of 1
maximizing resources as well as focusing district activities on consistent principles. Grants may 2
be utilized for training, planning, in-service programs and contractual services. The Department of 3
Education is authorized to transfer 50 percent of the estimated district grant amount by July 30 of 4
the fiscal year. The remaining 50 percent shall be transferred within 30 days of the final approval 5
of the district application for funding; 6
In the application, districts shall detail the proposed utilization of funds as well as the 7
incorporation of the following criteria: 8
(i) Integration of the proposal with existing resources and programs such as the Comprehensive 9
Discipline Act, Delaware Principals Academy, Delaware Teachers Center, Title IV Student 10
Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program, Title I and II, Special Education and 11
local funds dedicated to Standards and Assessment: and 12
(ii) Inclusion of local staff in planning of the grant proposal, with representation from all 13
involved in student learning, including all professional employees by category. The plan(s) 14
should focus on overall improved student performance, with a built-in level of accountability 15
to determine effectiveness. 16
(3) $300.0 for Professional Mentoring. The intent of this appropriation is for exemplary teachers to 17
assist new teachers through leadership and guidance and includes a training component in order 18
for teachers to become better mentors. This funding level allows for a statewide program; 19
(4) $1,683.8 $2,064.6 f or Literacy Cadre. This appropriation will provide each local school district, 20
excluding charter schools, with the state share of salaries in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305 21
and the state share of the Division III Equalization Unit amount as defined in 14 Del. C. § 1707 22
for one 10-month Reading Specialist. The purpose of this Specialist will be the creation of a 23
Literacy Cadre which will provide assistance to districts in designing, demonstrating and 24
implementing best practices in literacy instruction. Such position shall be responsible for 25
curriculum alignment and professional development in literacy for district educators; 26
(5) $1,830.5 for Educator Preparation and Development. This appropriation shall be used to support 27
curre
nt and aspiring educators by providing and sponsoring ongoing: pre-service training for 28
future teachers and leaders; educator recruitment platforms and tools for Local Education 29
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Agencies; educator effectiveness systems and supports; teacher-leadership opportunities and 1
teacher and leader professional learning networks and supports; and 2
(6) $600.0 for Delaware Standards. This funding shall be used to engage educators in sustained, 3
intensive and collaborative professional development and building educator resources for state 4
standards. 5
(b) Any funds remaining subsequent to these allocations may be disbursed at the discretion of the 6
Department of Education for professional accountability and instructional advancement activities. 7
Section 301. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $150.0 in Department of Education, Pass Through and 8
Other Support Programs, Pass Through Programs (95-03-15) for University of Delaware Center for Excellence and 9
Equity in Teacher Preparation. This funding shall be used to support professional and curriculum development 10
activities in the content areas of reading and social studies. The Department of Education shall determine, in 11
coordination with the agency (or agencies) performing such activities, the training goals and objectives, including 12
how the objectives of Standards and Assessments will be furthered. The Department of Education, the Controller 13
General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall ensure that the proposed development 14
activities are cost efficient and meet the objectives outlined in this section before agreeing to transfer the 15
appropriation from the Department of Education to the operating agency. 16
Section 302. For the current fiscal year, any local school district that has had two consecutive failed 17
current expense tax referenda during the time period July 1, 2022 2023 to January 1, 2025 2026, is authorized to 18
exercise the cash option on Academic Excellence units up to the total number of units provided under that program. 19
This provision will apply for the current fiscal year only. In addition, districts meeting this criterion are authorized 20
to utilize funds derived from this cash option to pay local salary supplements. Any district tha t has had a successful 21
current expense tax referendum subsequent to two consecutive failed current expense tax referend a is ineligible for 22
the provisions of this section. 23
Section 303. Sec tion 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 24
Charter Operations (95-02-00) for Education Block Grants. Of this appropriation, $8.5 shall be made available to 25
support the annual Anti-Bullying/Gay Straight Alliance Summit for members of Delaware middle and high school 26
Gay Straight Alliances. 27
Section 304. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through 28
and Other Support Programs, Pass Through Programs (95-03-15) of $700.0 for Speech Pathology to support the 29
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implementation of a Master’s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of 1
Delaware. Said funds shall be utilized for, but not be limited to, curriculum development, seeking program 2
accreditation through the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology, 3
developing a Delaware resident scholarship program where recipients commit to working in Delaware for at least 4
three years post graduation and staffing and equipment costs associated with program development and 5
implementation. 6
(b) Of the $700.0 appropriated for Speech Pathology, $100.0 shall be used to create the Student Success in 7
Schools for Speech-Language Pathologists (SSS for SLPs) scholarship program to support $20.0 in annual tuition 8
for five second-year students who commit to working for three years post-graduation in Delaware schools. Three 9
students shall be employed by New Castle schools, and one student in each in Sussex and Kent County schools. 10
Schools demonstrating higher percentages of Title Nine students must be prioritized by students when selecting 11
employment. The university will design an application and interview process to select eligible students. 12
(c) The university shall submit by May 1 of each fiscal year an implementation status report on the 13
Master’s degree program in speech-language pathology to the Secretary of the Department of Education, Co-Chairs 14
of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General. 15
Section 305. Section 1 of this Act makes an ASF appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through 16
and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for the Children Services Cost Recovery Project 17
(CSCRP). All local school districts shall fully participate in the implementation and operation of the project for the 18
fiscal year ending June 30. Local school district participation shall be on a district -wide basis. 19
The following resources are appropriated to operate CSCRP during the fiscal year ending June 30. No 20
appropriation is made for the purchase of additional state-owned vehicles pursuant to this section. The appropriated 21
funds for supplies and in-state travel which, pursuant to this section, are passed through to the local school district 22
shall be dedicated to operating CSCRP. 23
All revenue generated through the cost recovery project from local school district sources will, after the 24
deduction of all operational project costs, be divided between the State General Fund and the local school district’s 25
operating funds in a proportion that equals the original sharing of expenses. Any funds returned to a local school 26
district that were generated through recovery on non-transportation services provided by a tuition-based special 27
school must be made available to the special school for expenditure at the special school. Funds recovered on behalf 28
of tuition eligible students served in mainstream environments can be used at the districts’ discretion. 29
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Audit exceptions, including any penalties and fees, will be covered from drawdowns on future recoveries 1
on a similar basis as indicated above. 2
Section 306. For the purpose of participating in CSCRP, provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary 3
notwithstanding, school psychologists certified or otherwise licensed by the Department of Education in accordance 4
with the provisions 14 Del. C. § 1092, shall be considered in compliance with qualification standards equivalent to 5
state licensure to practice psychology as set forth in 24 Del. C. § 3508. Such equivalent state licensure status shall be 6
limited to the delivery of services related to the Department of Education or local school district approved school 7
programs conducted within the course of the regular school day at a Department of Education or local school district 8
approved school site or least restrictive environment location. The provisions of this section shall in no way be 9
construed as entitling a person not otherwise qualified to do so to represent themselves to the public by any title or 10
description of services incorporating the words "psychology," "psychological" and/or "psychologist" within the 11
meaning of 24 Del. C. § 3502, except as may be herein specifically provided. 12
Section 307. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 13
Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for the Student Discipline Program. 14
(a) A total of $4,000.2 is allocated for the statewide implementation of programs for severe discipline 15
cases. Of that amount, a total of $2,400.0 will be allocated to the three counties in the following manner: 50 percent 16
to New Castle County, 25 percent to Kent County and 25 percent to Sussex County. Of the $2,400.0, $150.0 in New 17
Castle County and $75.0 in both Kent and Sussex Counties must be utilized for transitional services. A total of 18
$1,020.0 will be disbursed on a competitive basis among the existing school district consortia or to individual 19
school districts. Of the $1,020.0, $820.0 will be utilized for improvement of academic programs and $200.0 will be 20
utilized for extended year opportunities. A total of $580.2 is allocated to increase resources for programs in Kent 21
and Sussex Counties and shall be divided between the two programs as follows: $330.2 in Kent and $250.0 in 22
Sussex. If funds are used for personnel costs, they may only be used for the state share in accor dance with the 23
schedules contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13. 24
Programs receiving funds under this section may utilize no more than $300.0 in total from Public School 25
Transportation (95-02-06) for transportation expenses. 26
(b) For the purpose of facilitating the continuation of services, districts receiving an allocation under the 27
provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, may receive 50 percent of the prior year’s base grant allocation 28
at the outset of each fiscal year. These districts are required to present program proposals to the Department of 29
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Education no later than November 15 of each fiscal year. Upon Department of Education approval, adjustments to 1
program allocations will be made. 2
(c) The Department of Education shall determine common data definitions and data collection 3
methodol
ogies for each program in this section. Districts shall use such definitions and methodologies and shall 4
provide information as requested by the Department of Education. This information shall include but not be limited 5
to the following: the number of students served; reasons for service; measures of behavioral improvement; 6
measures of academic improvement as appropriate; rates of recidivism within programs; and number and types of 7
referrals for additional services. The Department of Education shall prepare a statewide management report to 8
identify needs for program improvement and best practice. This an annual report shall be submitted to the Joint 9
Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of 10
each fiscal year. 11
(d) Based on the recommendations that resulted from House Joint Resolution 25 of the 139th General 12
Asse
mbly, a total of $1,325.0 shall be allocated for the continued operation of the alternative school program. The 13
program shall be developed utilizing research based best-practice models. The program shall provide year-round 14
services as deemed appropriate and determined by the consortium board and the Department of Education within 15
the prescribed state appropriation. This program shall be considered a special school for the purposes of charging 16
tuition payments to be made by school districts of residence under the statutory provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 6, such 17
that the districts shall fund at least 30 percent of the total cost of the program. The New Castle County Consortium 18
and the Department of Education shall oversee administration of the program and may enter into contractual 19
arrangements to operate the program. Such oversight shall include an annual evaluation of the program to be 20
submitted to the Department of Education. 21
(e) Any funds remaining subsequent to these allocations may be used at the discretion of the Department 22
of Education for activities related to school climate and discipline. 23
Section 308. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 24
Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational. This appropriation shall be 25
used to continue the program of vocational education for students with disabilities. The funds appropriated shall 26
provide for Divisions I, II and III funding for a maximum of six units, prior to application of the vocational deduct, 27
in a single program. The unit shall be based upon 13,500 pupil minutes per week of instruction or major fraction 28
thereof after the first full unit and shall be in addition to the funding otherwise provided under 14 Del. C. § 1703(d). 29
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Section 309. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 47.5 FTEs, of which up to 4.0 shall be authorized as 1
teachers/supervisors, 36.8 authorized as teachers, 3.0 authorized as secretaries for the Department of Education , 1.0 2
school psychologist, 1.0 special education coordinator, and 1.0 Education Associate to operate the Prison 3
Education Program (an additional 2.0 FTEs are authorized in the Department of Correction for the Prison Education 4
Program). The qualification of employees for the Prison Education Program shall be the same as the qualification 5
for employees in the public high schools community adult education programs. Teachers/supervisors shall have 6
teaching responsibilities as defined by job responsibilities and duties developed by the Department of Education. 7
Students served under this program shall not be included in the calculation for unit count purposes as 8
defi
ned in 14 Del. C. c. 17. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may 9
transfer funds between lines and departments to pay for this program. 10
In the event the Director of the Office of Management and Budget proposes or implements a position 11
attrition or complement reduction initiative, the Director shall clearly indicate to the Co -Chairs of the Joint Finance 12
Committee when positions outlined in this section are included in said initiative(s). 13
Section 310. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $36,416.6 to Department of Education, Pass Through and 14
Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for Early Childhood Initiatives. These funds are to be 15
used to support the Delaware Stars for Early Success, the State’s quality improvement system for early care and 16
education. Funding will also support strengthening the State’s comprehensive early childhood system as outlined in 17
the state’s strategic plans, compiled through the efforts of the Delaware Early Childhood Council and the 18
Interagency Resource Management Committee managed through the Delaware Department of Education, Early 19
Childhood Support. Initiatives shall include, but not be limited to, quality improvement awards, technical assistance 20
and assessment of providers, professional development activities for professionals in licensed programs, 21
professional development activities for practitioners in early care and education, early childhood mental health 22
consultation, developmental screenings and surveys, and overall evaluation and awareness of the Delaware Stars for 23
Early Success program. Notwithstanding 14 Del C. § 3001 or this Act to the contrary, program expenses may not 24
exceed the appropriated amount. Upon approval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the 25
Controller General, the Secretary of Education may make program changes based on participation rates and 26
available data. 27
Section 311. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Department of Education’s Administrative Code, 28
Delaware non-public school (private and home school) students shall not be subject to a tuition-based driver 29
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education program for the program’s initial offering at rates approved by the Co- Chairs of the Joint Finance 1
Committee. The fee for the current fiscal year shall be zero. 2
Section 312. (a) The Public School Transportation Committee, consisting of representatives from the 3
Department of Education, the Office of the Controller General, the Office of Management and Budget and 4
representatives for bus contractors and school district transportation supervisors shall make recommendations to the 5
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General for revisions to components of the 6
transportation formula no later than April 1 of each fiscal year. 7
(b) Public School Transportation funds are allocated in the amount of $180,406 .2 $186,129.2 in 8
accordance with the transportation formula, as adopted by the State Board of Education on July 23, 1987, subject to 9
the following amendments and procedural modifications: 10
(1) The per gallon price used to calculate the fuel allowance shall be based on the state contract bid 11
pric
e for fuel plus $0.07 per gallon for districts and plus $0.31 per gallon for contractors. For 12
districts and contractors north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the per gallon price shall be 13
based on delivery to a large-sized tank (5,000 or more gallons). In the case of contractors located 14
south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the per gallon price shall be based on delivery to a 15
small-sized tank (275 - 1,900 gallons). Upon determination by the Department of Education that a 16
contractor located north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and operating five or fewer buses 17
does not have existing storage capacity in the large tank range, the per gallon price shall be based 18
on the smaller tank size. 19
The initial fuel rates shall be based on the state contract bid price as of June 1 of the 20
prece
ding fiscal year. Funding adjustment will be made when the annual average price increases 21
or decreases by at least $0.05 per gallon. The first review will be based on the annual averages 22
through December 31 of each fiscal year and additional reviews will be conducted each month 23
thereafter until April 30. Timing and frequency of fuel adjustments shall be determined by the 24
Department of Education, in collaboration with the Public School Transportation Committee. 25
Reviews may also be conducted at any time upon the request of the Director of the Office of 26
Management and Budget and the Controller General. Propane school buses will receive the same 27
fuel allowances and be subject to the same adjustment as diesel school buses; 28
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(2) For the current fiscal year, the allowable cost of a new unused bus that was purchased by a 1
contractor and put on contract and that was produced between January 1, 2024 2025 and 2
December 31, 2024 2025 (as noted on the school bus identification plate) shall begin its seven 3
year capital allowance schedule using the 2023 2024 state bid price for new school buses, minus 2 4
percent for salvage value, plus 11 percent to account for dealer charges and profits not reflected in 5
the state bid price due to the higher number of buses being purchased and the lag time between 6
ordering and delivery. Any bus produced on or after January 1, 2024 2025, must meet the current 7
federal emissions requirements in order to receive a capital allowance. Any bus produced and 8
placed in service after January 1, 2024 2025 shall be entitled to an allowance based on the 2024 9
2025 state bid price. 10
A used bus placed in service shall utilize the allowance schedule which would have been 11
allowed
had the bus been placed in service when new based on its production date. The bus shall 12
receive the remaining years of capital allowance. The Department of Education shall continue to 13
utilize the procedures developed in Fiscal Year 1989 for determining the allowable cost for any 14
size bus that it did not bid in Fiscal Year 2024 2025. In addition to the procedure for establishing 15
the allowable cost of a new bus specified above, the Department of Education is requested to 16
structure its bids for buses in Fiscal Year 2025 2026 in such a manner that public school bus 17
contractors will be permitted to purchase buses from the successful lower bidder at the same price 18
as the State of Delaware. If a contractor elects to purchase a bus at the bid price, the lowest base 19
bid of an awarded contract minus 2 percent for salvage value will be the allowable cost in 20
subsequent reimbursements to the contractor; 21
(3) For the current fiscal year, the fixed cost allowance for district and contractor buses shall incl ude 22
funding for the provision of emergency communication devices. The Department of Education is 23
authorized to bring school districts or private contractors operating school buses equipped with 24
cellular phone technology under a state negotiated cellular phone contract; and 25
(4) For district operated pupil transportation services, bus driver and driver aide salaries shall receive 26
an increase commensurate with the general salary increase enumerated in Section 8 of this Act in 27
years in which one is provided. 28
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(c) Except as specified in this section, or for changes in the price of fuel, or for the adjustments of those 1
items changed by state or federal laws, the Department of Education shall not change the transportation formula 2
unless the change has been authorized by the General Assembly and an appropriation therefore has been made by 3
the General Assembly. 4
(d) The Department of Education shall calculate the formula amounts for each district as provided herein 5
but shall only provide 90 percent of such calculation to each school district. The contract formula amount is the 6
maximum funding that any public-school transportation contractor is eligible to receive through a combination of 7
state and local funds. Homeless transportation funding shall be provided to school districts and charter schools at 90 8
percent of the total cost for approved, eligible students. This excludes transportation for foster children. 9
(e) Of the appropriation allocated for public school districts, funding is allocated to purchase air 10
conditioned buses to transport special need students. The Department of Education is authorized to allow the 11
purchase of air-conditioned buses required to transport special education students that have a medical need for air 12
conditioning (specified by a physician). 13
(f) $4,366.6 is allocated to increase the minimum hourly rate for bus drivers. 14
(g) (f) It is the intent of the General Asse mbly that, to the maximum extent possible, any funds provided 15
through the school transportation formula to provide hourly rates for bus drivers, that these funds shall go directly 16
toward increasing the salaries of bus drivers and to address workforce shortage and retention issues. 17
(h) $515.0 is allocated to increase the insurance allowance and standardize said allowance across bus 18
capacity sizes, per the recommendations of the Public School Transportation Committee report, dated March 21, 19
2024. 20
(g) It is the intent of the General Assembly to make progress toward implementing the recommendation of 21
the Public School Transportation Working Group to address school bus operating cost factors not reflected in the 22
school transportation formula, which has been in existence since 1977. These factors include, but are not limited to, 23
environmental compliance requirements for school bus maintenance, maintenance costs of advanced technology on 24
school buses, and school bus driver training requirements. 25
Section 313. (a) All school districts shall be required to utilize Busology, a computerized routing system 26
for school bus transportation, provided by the Department of Education to create school bus routes. Schools are 27
encouraged to maximize the capabilities of this system to derive transportation efficiencies to contain increasing 28
costs. 29
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(b) The department is directed to continue to provide bus transportation services to any residential area 1
which has received transportation services since October 1, 1977. 2
Section 314. During the fiscal year, local school districts are hereby directed to provide, at the local school 3
district’s cost, bus transportation of public school students previously declared ineligible by the Unique Hazards 4
Committee, including the following: 5
(1) Students attending Stanton Middle School who are now forced to walk along Telegraph Road with 6
a constant threat of injury; 7
(2) Students attending Mount Pleasant High School and P.S. DuPont Middle School who are now 8
forced to walk along Marsh Road with a constant threat of injury; 9
(3) Students in the town of Seaford, living west of Conrail and north of the Nanticoke River, who 10
attend the Seaford schools, grades K-6; 11
(4) Students attending Seaford Central Elementary who live in the area east of Conrail, north of the 12
Nanticoke River and west of Williams Pond, within the Seaford city limits; 13
(5) Students attending the Cab Calloway School of the Arts and Wilmington Charter School on 14
Lancaster Avenue to Delaware Avenue in the north-south grid and on Jackson Street to DuPont 15
Street on the east-west grid; 16
(6) Students attending Newark High School who live in Windy Hills and are forced to walk along 17
Kirkwood Highway with a constant threat of injury; 18
(7) Students attending schools in Laurel living in the areas of Lakeside Manor, Route 24 east of 19
Laurel town limits, Route 13A south of Laurel town limits and Dogwood Acres; 20
(8) Students attending Delcastle Technical High School who live in Newport and are forced to walk 21
along Centerville Road (Route 141) with a constant threat of injury; 22
(9) Students attending Woodbridge Middle School who must travel along Route 13A south of 23
Bridgeville, and students living west of Bridgeville who must travel along Route 404 or Route 18; 24
(10) Students attending Smyrna Middle School who reside in the Sunnyside Acres area between 25
Sunnyside Road and U.S. 13 and who would otherwise be required to walk along U.S. 13 in order 26
to reach school; 27
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(11) Students attending Concord High School who live south of Naamans Road in the Talleybrook-1
Chalfonte, Brandywood, Brandon and Beacon Hill areas who must walk along Grubb and/or 2
Naamans Road with a constant threat of injury; 3
(12) Students attending the Laurel Elementary Schools in Grades K-6 who live in the Town of Laurel 4
and the surrounding areas; 5
(13) Students attending Mount Pleasant Elementary School, who would be forced to walk along 6
Bellevue Road; 7
(14) Students attending Mount Pleasant Elementary School, who would be forced to cross over and/or 8
walk along River Road between Lore Avenue and Bellevue Road; 9
(15) Students attending Douglass Alternative School, who would be forced to walk along Route 2 10
(Union Street) or through Canby Park via the paths, with a constant threat of injury; 11
(16) K-5 - New Todd Estates Development to Jennie Smith Elementary School - because of hazards of 12
Route 4 at Pierson Drive intersection; 13
(17) Students living in West Wilmington Manor who walk to Wilmington Manor Elementary School; 14
(18) Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center students living in the town of Greenwood, west of 15
the railroad tracks; 16
(19) Woodbridge Middle School students living on Route 13A from Route 13 north of Bridgeville to 17
Bridgeville north of town limits including streets with access to that part of Route 13A; 18
(20) Talley Jr. High School students who reside in the Ashbourne Hills, Greentree, Stoney Brook 19
areas, students who reside in the Woodacre Apartments and students who live along Peachtree 20
Road; 21
(21) Springer Middle School students residing in Eden Ridge III, Tavistock, Sharpley and Eden Ridge 22
who must cross Concord Pike; 23
(22) Georgetown Elementary School students who live east of Bedford Street; 24
(23) Lombardy Elementary School students who must cross Foulk Road; 25
(24) Students of the Appoquinimink School District who reside in Odessa Heights; 26
(25) Students attending Brandywine High School who live in Concord Manor and are forced to walk 27
along Shellpot Drive and Windley Hill; 28
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(26) Students attending Clayton Elementary, Clayton Intermediate, Smyrna Middle, and Smyrna High 1
School in the Smyrna School District who live on Buresch Drive; 2
(27) Notwithstanding the construction of any sidewalk or footpath along Grubb Road between 3
Naamans Road and Marsh Road, any child currently receiving bus transportation by the 4
Brandywine School District who lives along Grubb Road (between Naamans Road and Marsh 5
Road) or lives in a neighborhood which enters directly onto Grubb Road (between Naamans Road 6
and Marsh Road) shall continue to receive bus transportation to and from school; 7
(28) Stanton Middle School students residing in Kiamensi Gardens, Kiamensi Heights and Westfield 8
who must cross Limestone Road; 9
(29) Students attending Warner Elementary or Warner Kindergarten who also attend the Brandywine 10
Day Care Center; 11
(30) Students attending Brandywine Springs Elementary School who live along Newport Gap Pike; 12
(31) Students attending Mount Pleasant High School and P.S. DuPont Middle School who reside in the 13
vicinity of Rysing Drive in Edgemoor Gardens, in the vicinity of Rysing Drive in the Village of 14
Woods Edge, in the vicinity of Edgemoor Road in Edgemoor Terrace and the Village of Fox Point 15
on Governor Printz Boulevard; 16
(32) Students attending the Woodbridge School District, who live in the Canterbury Apartments in 17
Bridgeville, will embark and disembark in the parking lot of the apartment complex in lieu of the 18
bus stop area along the heavily traveled U.S.13; 19
(33) Students attending McCullough Middle School living along and east of Route 9 from I-295 north 20
to district boundary; 21
(34) Students attending Talley Middle School who can walk without hazard to the corner of Yardley 22
Lane and Silverside Road; 23
(35) All students attending Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School in the Colonial School District; and 24
(36) Cape Henlopen High School students who must cross Kings Highway or Savannah Road. 25
Section 315. Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law or regulation to the contrary, the Colonial 26
School District is hereby directed to provide bus transportation for public school students who attend the Panda 27
Early Education Center at 1169 South DuPont Highway in New Castle to and from Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary 28
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School and Southern Elementary School. The Colonial School District is authorized to utilize state transportation 1
dollars to fund the transportation of students as directed herein. 2
Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Red Clay Consolidated School District 3
is authorized to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Cab 4
Calloway School of the Arts and Conrad Schools of Science and the Indian River School District is authorized to 5
utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Southern Delaware School 6
of the Arts. 7
Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Christina School District is authorized 8
to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from Christiana High School, 9
Glasgow High School, and Newark High School as part of the district’s high school redesign progra m. Additional 10
routes resulting from the redesign program and associated state transportation dollars shall require the approval of 11
the Secretary of Education, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. 12
Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Colonial School District is authorized 13
to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from Gunning Bedford Middle 14
School, George Read Middle School and McCullough Middle School as part of the district’s middle school redesign 15
program. Additional routes resulting from the redesign program, and associated state transportation dollars, shall 16
require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Controller General and Secretary of 17
Education. 18
Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Red Clay Consolidated School District 19
is authorized to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Brandywine 20
Springs (6-8) program. 21
Section 316. Notwi thstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all 22
charter schools receiving a state transportation funding allocation shall submit an annual report of anticipated 23
transportation expenditures for the current fiscal year, including any negotiated contracts, to the Department of 24
Education by January 15 each fiscal year. If the charter school projects a net savings between the state 25
transportation funding allocation and anticipated expenditures, the charter school may request to the Secretary of 26
Education, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General that the savings be 27
used for educational purposes allowable under Opportunity Funding. All charter schools receiving state 28
transportation funding shall submit a final report of actual expenditures for the prior fiscal year’s transportation 29
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allocation to the Department of Education no later than October 15 of each fiscal year. The Department of 1
Education shall provide a standard template to charter schools to report these expenditures , as well as information 2
regarding the vendor(s) providing transportation services, the number of school buses on contract, and any relevant 3
vehicle identification information. 4
Section 317. As re commended by the Task Force on State Education Technology, the Department of 5
Education is authorized to establish a Council on Educational Technology. The Council shall be supported by staff 6
from the Department of Education and the Department of Technology and Information, and shall be comprised of 7
no more than 15 stakeholder representatives. The Council will: (1) provide strategic guidance for public education 8
technology by conducting needs assessments; (2) offer policy and budget recommendations; (3) engage in strategic 9
planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; (4) define acceptable use policies, procedures and 10
processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and (5) provide support for technology-related 11
procurement. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 121 with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as 12
shown by underline as follows: 13
(e) The Department shall establish a Council on Educational Technology. T he Council shall be supported 14
by staff from the Department of Education and the Department of Technology and Information, and shall be 15
comprised of no more than 15 stakeholder representatives. The Council will: (1) provide strategic guidance 16
for public education technology by conducting needs assessments; (2) offer policy and budget 17
recommendations; (3) engage in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; (4) 18
define acceptable use policies, procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state 19
regulations; and (5) provide support for technology-related procurement. 20
Section 318. Sec tion 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $3,767.5 to Department of Education, 21
District and Charter Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Technology Block Grant. These funds are 22
allocated proportionally to district and charter schools based upon the Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C. 23
§ 1704(2) and § 1710. Funds provided by this Act are intended to support the following priorities: (1) replacement 24
or purchase of equipment supporting classroom instruction; (2) supporting technology maintenance in the schools 25
either through the use of technology personnel or contractual services; (3) supporting professional learning through 26
the use of instructional personnel; or (4) such other technology needs as may arise which could improve or enhance 27
the technology capabilities of the district or charter school. To the extent that these funds are used to pay salary 28
expenses, they may only be used for the state share of salary, benefits and other employment costs in accordance 29
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with the schedules contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13. Local districts are encouraged to match their allocation pursuant to 1
the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1902(b), provided the local match does not exceed those established under 71 Del 2
Laws, c. 378. The matching provisions provided in this section shall not be interpreted to provide duplicative rate 3
increases. The Department of Education shall be charged with the authority to verify the use of the funds. 4
Section 319. The provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, consistent with the provisions of 5
14 Del. C. § 509(b), charter schools eligible to receive allocations from the Professional Accountability and 6
Instructional Advancement fund, Academic Excellence and Minor Capital Improvements program will not be 7
required to submit an application to the Department of Education. Any funds received as a result of the allocation of 8
these programs may be used for current operations, Minor Capital Improvements or tuition payments. 9
Section 320. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through and 10
Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for Scholarships and Grants, per the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 11
34. This funding shall be used for the following programs: 12
Merit-Scholarships: Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Scholarship, Bradford B. Barnes Memorial Scholarship and 13
the Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship. 14
Need-Based: Scholarship Incentive Program (SCIP). 15
Mental Health Educators Incentive and Speech Pathology: scholarships and student loan payments. 16
Tuition Reimbursement: Critical Need Reimbursement. 17
Programmatic Pass Through: 18
$40.0 Delaware Advance Scholarship Program. 19
An annual report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of 20
Manage
ment and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year detailing the number of applicants 21
and the funding amounts used for each program. 22
Section 321. Any s cholarship funds unused in any given fiscal year may be carried over into a reserve 23
account to be utilized in the subsequent year. 24
Section 322. A school district operating a special school or program or with tuition eligible students may 25
not reallocate state units earned in these cases, if such reallocation requires an increase in the tuition tax rate or 26
tuition billing amount. If a reallocation of state units earned will not require such an increase, districts may 27
reallocate positions as necessary to ensure the most efficient delivery of services, except for those instances 28
currently prohibited by Delaware Code. 29
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Additionally the Department of Education shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations 1
pertaining to tuition billings and tuition payments to include, but not be limited to, procedures to implement a 2
specific billing and payment schedule; procedures for justification accounting for any increases from estimated to 3
actual per pupil amounts billed; and procedures for the review of included costs to ensure appropriateness as it 4
relates to the ratio of state to local resources. 5
Section 323. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2009, all school districts and charter schools shall access the data 6
services and technical assistance of the New Castle County Data Service Center (DSC) for compliance with the 7
provisions of 14 Del. C. § 122(11). Such access shall ensure that all financial reports remain available in the new 8
financial system and are accessible by the Department of Education, the Office of Management and Budget and the 9
Office of the Controller General. Services provided by DSC, which is owned and operated by the Colonial and Red 10
Clay Consolidated School Districts, for compliance with this section, shall be provided through an agreement with 11
the State of Delaware. 12
Section 324. Begi nning in Fiscal Year 2010, for purposes of 14 Del C. § 1321(e)(11), § 1321(e)(12), § 13
1716 and § 1716A, a school district electing to take a cash option or contractual option shall submit the required 14
application to the Department of Education no later than January 31 of the current fiscal year. The Department of 15
Education shall provide a report on the use of said cash/contractual options to the Director of the Office of 16
Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year. Amend Title 14 of Delaware 17
Code, § 1725(e) with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as shown by underline as follows: 18
(e) For purposes of § 1321(e)(11), § 1321(e)(12), § 1716 and § 1716A of this Title, a school district electing 19
to take a cash option or contractual option shall submit an application to the Department of Education no 20
later than January 31 of each fiscal year. The Department of Education shall provide a report on the use of 21
said cash/contractual options to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 22
General by May 1 of each fiscal year. 23
Section 325. Pursua nt to provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1902(b), all local districts shall be authorized to assess 24
a local match for Fiscal Year 2010 Reading Resource Teachers and Mathematics Resource Teachers/Specialists and 25
Fiscal Year 2008 Extra Time. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1902 with deletions as shown by strikethrough 26
and insertions as shown by underline as follows: 27
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(c) Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section, all local districts shall be authorized to assess 1
a local match for Reading Resource Teachers and Mathematics Resource Teachers/Specialists at the Fiscal 2
Year 2010 rate and Extra Time at the Fiscal Year 2008 rate. 3
Section 326. Notw ithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, and in order 4
to share certain expenses of public education between school districts, any school district which receives funding 5
under the provisions of 14 Del. C. is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with another school 6
district or school districts for the sharing of central services within such school districts which may use, without 7
limitation, the combining of similar unit funded positions to pay for a shared position to perform the services agreed 8
to and payments between the districts for such shared services, provided that the memorandum of understanding is 9
also approved by the Secretary of Education, with the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and 10
Budget and the Controller General. 11
Section 327. The provisions of 14 Del. C. § 124A, § 154 and § 155, and any implementing regulations in 12
14 DE Admin Code that the Delaware Department of Education determines to be inconsistent with the Department’s 13
ESSA plan as approved by the U.S. Department of Education shall not be applicable to Delaware Public Schools 14
and School Districts. The department shall review code references in this section and suggest revisions to make 15
them consistent with the accountability system and approved ESSA plan. 16
Section 328. Sec tion 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and 17
Charter Operations, Other Items, Child Nutrition (95-02-02). 18
(a) This appropriation shall be used to cover the difference between the federal reimbursement rate for 19
reduced-price meals and free meals to allow students who qualify for a reduced -price meal to receive 20
the meal free of charge. 21
(b) Notwithstanding any language to contrary, for any appropriate purpose, the Department of Education 22
may use an alternative measure to determine low socio-economic status in lieu of the eligibility for free 23
and reduced priced lunch. The use of an alternative measure shall not affect any student’s eligibility to 24
receive free or reduced meals. 25
Section 329. Upon appr oval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 26
General, school districts and charter schools are authorized to utilize unfilled full and/or combine unfilled partial 27
units of Division I funding earned in accordance with 14 Del. C. c. 13 and 17 and the Annual Appropriations Act to 28
address instructional needs of their respective school districts. This option shall only apply if the school district has 29
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not filled the unit and/or partial unit at any time during the fiscal year in which it was earned and if the unit was 1
filled the prior fiscal year and became vacant. This option shall exclude Division I units and associated Related 2
Services units earned in Pre-K, Basic, Intensive and Complex categories. 3
Notwithstanding 14 Del. C. § 1716E, and § 1716F, and § 1716H school districts are authorized to combine 4
unfilled partial units of K-5, and middle, and high school mental health services funding, or exercise cash options 5
for any full or fractional units of mental health services funding to address mental and behavioral health needs of 6
their respective schools. 7
School districts approved to utilize the provisions of this section shall continue to be subject to all relevant 8
salar
y schedules and supplemental compensation pursuant to 14 Del. C. c. 13 and the Annual Appropriations Act; 9
be subject to financial reporting requirements of 14 Del C. § 1507 and § 1509; and continue to be subject to the 10
provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1310(b) regarding school nurses. 11
Section 330. Sectio n 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 12
Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $63,000.0 $66,840.4 for Opportunity Funding. This funding shall be 13
used to provide additional funding for multilingual learner (MLL) and low-income (LI) students. 14
These combined funds shall be allocated to district and charter schools using prior year MLL and LI 15
enroll
ment for use in the following manner: 16
(a) $55,000.0 $58,840. 4 in the current fiscal year shall be apportioned on a per pupil basis to all district 17
and charter schools where such local education agencies shall have flexibility in the use of these funds 18
to enhance services to MLL and LI students, including using these funds to cover 100 percent of 19
personnel costs, excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district or charter 20
school, for associated staff, contractual services, supplies and materials, or other expenditures deemed 21
necessary to provide additional supports to these populations. Staff may include, but not be limited to, 22
personnel dedicated to improving reading comprehension and math proficiency, or who provide 23
additional wrap-around services or mental health supports. 24
(b) $8,000.0 in the current fiscal year shall be apportioned to schools which meet the follow ing criteria 25
based on the prior year unit count: (1) a grade configuration containing kindergarten through fourth 26
grade and (2) greater than or equal to 30 percent LI and/or greater than or equal to 10 percent MLL 27
enrollment. Said funds shall be used by districts and charter schools for mental health services in the 28
form of school counselors, school social workers or licensed clinical social workers, school 29
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psychologists, and/or for additional reading supports for grades K-5. Services may include the 1
employment of staff, where such funding may be used to cover 100 percent of personnel costs , 2
excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district or charter school, on a 10 to 12-3
month basis and/or contracted services. 4
(c) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all districts shall be 5
authorized to assess a local match to provide for the local costs associated with this appropriation. 6
Districts and charter schools must submit an expenditure plan to the Department of Education no later than 7
the last Friday in July of each fiscal year. The Department of Education will provide an expenditure plan template 8
and plan development supports, including identifying evidence-based practices shown to improve performance 9
outcomes for these two subgroups, to districts and charter schools. Funds allocated under this section shall not 10
supplant otherwise available funding. 11
Effective beginning in Fiscal Y ear 2023, local school boards shall allocate not less than 98 percent of the 12
total allocation it receives generated by a specific school to that school. A local school board that wishes to allocate 13
the funds in a different manner may do so in accordance with 14 Del. C. §1704(4). Districts and charter schools 14
shall each submit an annual report to the Department of Education on the use of funds no later than January each 15
fiscal year detailing how each school expended funds earned under this section and total expenditures by school, 16
and make those reports publicly available on their website; the Department shall also make the submitted reports 17
publicly available on its website. 18
Section 331. Secti on 1 of this Act contains appropriations to the Department of Education, District and 19
Charter Operations (95-02-00) ) $2,009,315.7 $2,231,165.9. The appropriations include a reduction of $26,000.0 in 20
state operating funds originally taken in Fiscal Year 2018. The reductions shall be allocated proportionally to 21
districts and charter schools based upon the prior year Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C. § 1704(2) and 22
§ 1710 or, where applicable, the preliminary roster as provided in 14 Del. C. § 504A(9). 23
As of July 1, reductions will be applied to Division II – All Other Costs. Districts and charter schools shall 24
be permitted to submit an alternative reduction plan to the Department of Education, Office of Management and 25
Budget and Office of the Controller General no later than the end of December. If a plan is not approved, the final 26
state allocation for Division II – All Other Costs will be reflective of the total reduction amount. If a plan is 27
approved, adjustments will be made by the end of January. Reduction plans should be in accordance with the 28
following: 29
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(a) Districts may use Division I savings from unfilled units as a reduction for whole unfilled units. The 1
amount to be utilized as a credit per person will be as follows: Superintendent $156,773 $164,789; 2
Assistant Superintendent $133,188 $144,764; Administrative Assistant $81,682 $83,344; Director 3
$134,410 $149,012; Supervisor $104,882 $106,903; Principal $122,447 $135,623; Assistant Principal 4
$107,801 $118,781;10-month Teacher $82,372 $89,610; 11-month Teacher $88,864 $96,578; 12-5
month Teacher $95,355 $103,547; Secretary $65,031 $71,168; and Custodian $63,182 $67,757. 6
(b) Funds associated with the cash options authorized in 14 Del. C. § 1321(e)(9) for administrative 7
pos
itions and 14 Del. C. § 1716(g) for academic excellence units are acceptable. 8
(c) Appropriations used to offset district funding reduction shall be taken from a state budget 9
appropriation and may not be taken from local funds. Reductions may not be taken from funding 10
provided for transportation costs. 11
Section 332. Sect ion 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Department of Education, District and Charter 12
Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Student Success Block Grant. Said funds shall be used to 13
support reading assistance in kindergarten through fourth grade. Funds shall be allocated with the intention to 14
support one 10-month Reading Interventionist in each qualifying school only. Qualifying schools are those in a 15
district or a charter school, which meet the following criteria based on the prior year student unit count: (1) a grade 16
configuration containing kindergarten through fourth grade and (2) greater than or equal to 60 percent low socio-17
economic status and/or greater than or equal to 20 percent multilingual learner enrollment. In the current fiscal year, 18
schools that were eligible last year but no longer meet the eligibility criteria shall continue to receive an allocation 19
equivalent to the prior fiscal year as a hold harmless. This hold harmless provision is only applicable f or the year 20
after the criteria is no longer met. Additionally, schools that become eligible in the current fiscal year may receive 21
an allocation, contingent on availability of funding. State funds shall be based on the state share of personnel costs 22
for a teacher holding a master’s degree plus 15 credits with 15 years of experience and employed for 10 months. 23
Districts and charters shall provide information for staff hired under this section as requested by the Department of 24
Education; any such staff shall work in collaboration with the Department to monitor student progress and 25
participate in professional learning. Each district and charter receiving funding shall provide a summary of services 26
to the Department, no later than September 1 of each fiscal year, detailing the number of students served, types of 27
services provided and data outcomes that show effectiveness of this initiative for the prior school year. 28
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(a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all districts sha ll be 1
authorized to assess a local match to provide for the local contribution of personnel costs associated 2
with this appropriation. 3
(b) Funds allocated under this section are intended to support inclusion efforts in schools and shall not 4
supplant otherwise available funding. Local education agencies may request to use funding allocated 5
under the Student Success Block Grant for purposes other than intended upon the approval of the 6
Secretary of Education, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller 7
General. 8
Section 333. In accordance with an Order of the Court of Chancery, dated October 12, 2020, approving a 9
settlement between the parties in In Re Delaware Public Schools Litigation, the following shall apply: 10
(a) Section 1 of this Act includes a total appropriation of $15,774.3 to Department of Education, Pass 11
Through and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for Early Childhood 12
Assistance Program. Of this appropriation, $12,249.3 is included to provide at least fifty percent of the 13
additional seats made possible by the funding added above the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriation of 14
$6,149.3 to be allocated to non-LEA community based early care and education programs. The 15
additional $3,525.0 shall be used to increase seats for early care and education of infants, toddlers, 3 - 16
and 4-year-old children. 17
(b) Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation of $4,000.0 in Teacher Recruitment/Retention to 18
the Department of Education, District and Charter Operations, Other Items (95 -02-02) for recruitment 19
and retention of educators in Delaware’s highest need schools, as identified by the Department of 20
Education. 21
Section 334. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 1.0 FTE, Education Associate, and 1.0 FTE, Director of 22
Early Childhood Intervention, in Department of Education, Early Childhood Supports (95- 01-06) to support the 23
planned transition of the Birth to Three, Part C program from the Department of Health and Social Services to the 24
Department of Education. The Departments of Education and Health and Social Services shall continue 25
implementing the seamless transition of services which shall be completed no later than July 2028. The Department 26
of Education shall include any additional resources necessary for a successful transition in a future budget request. 27
Section 335. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $300.0 in Department of Education, Pass 28
Through and Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for Mental Health and Speech Language Program. 29
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The Mental Health Services Scholarship will support full-time students who are enrolled in a Master’s degree 1
program in a Delaware Institute of Higher Education that will lead to certification as a school counselor, school 2
psychologist, or school social worker in a Delaware school. The Mental Health Services and Speech Language Loan 3
Repayment programs will support the repayment of educational loans for school counselors, school psychologists, 4
school social workers, and speech language pathologists. The Department of Education shall establish rules and 5
regulations to administer these funds. 6
Section 336. Secti on 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $20,200.0 to the Department of Education, 7
District and Charter Operations (95-02-02) to Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative for 8
disadvantaged students. 9
(a) Of this amount, $10,200.0 shall be used for Redding Consortium initiatives. These funds shall be allocated 10
pursuant to a spending plan submitted for approval by the Redding Consortium to the Co- Chairs of the 11
Joint Finance Committee, the Controller General’s Office, and the Office of Man agement and Budget. 12
These funds may not be expended prior to the submission and approval of this plan. 13
i. Of these funds, $156.0 shall be provided to the University of Delaware, Biden School of Public 14
Policy and $84.0 shall be provided to Delaware State University to provide for staff support and 15
administrative needs of the Redding Consortium. No portion of these amounts shall be used to 16
fund overhead or student tuition expenses. 17
ii. Of these funds, up to $5,000.0 shall be provided to support recommendations related to 18
redistricting in the City of Wilmington. This shall include, but is not limited to, costs associated 19
with retention of salaries and leave balances of employees transitioning between districts, and/or 20
revenue disparities between school district tax bases. 21
iii. All funds appropriated for the Redding Consortium are limited to uses dedicated to achieving 22
educational equity and to improve educational outcomes of all Pre-K to grade 12 students in the 23
City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County. 24
(b) Of this amount, $10,000.0 shall be use d for the Wilmington Learning Collaborative. These funds shall be 25
allocated pursuant to a spending plan submitted for approval by the Wilmington Learning Collaborative to 26
the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Controller General’s Office, and the Office of 27
Management and Budget. These funds may not be expended prior to the submission and approval of this 28
plan. Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, excluding 29 Del. C. c. 69, 29
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participating schools shall have the flexibility to use all appropriated state funds to maximize educational 1
opportunities, including to cover personnel, contractual services, supplies and materials, or other 2
expenditures deemed necessary to support the Collaborative and the associated memoranda of 3
understanding. 4
(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69, the Department of Education is authorized to enter into 5
a contract for services with the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, Inc., or with any entity that provides 6
services to the Wilmington Learning Collaborative. 7
(d) It is the intent that the Redding Consortium and Wilmington Learning Collaborative coordinate spending 8
plans and programmatic initiatives in order to avoid duplicative programming and to improve student 9
outcomes for the City of Wilmington. 10
Section 337. Section 1 of this Act provides $500.5 to the Department of Education, Workforce Support 11
(95-01-04) in Contractual Services. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 or any other provision to the 12
contrary, the Department of Education is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement to support school-to-work 13
transitional services for middle and high school students in Delaware. 14
Section 338. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and 15
Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $1,000.0 for Mid-Year Unit Count. These funds are intended to 16
provide additional state funding for enrollment growth that occurs after the September 30 unit count each school 17
year. The Department of Education is authorized to conduct a mid-year unit count on the last school day of January 18
in each fiscal year for all school districts and charter schools. The mid -year unit count shall be conducted in the 19
same manner as the annual September 30 unit count. Upon certification of the mid-year unit count, the Department 20
shall allocate this funding to each school district and charter school that experienced net enrollment growth on a pro-21
rated basis, weighted for needs-based funding as defined in 14 Del. C. §1703, as a percentage of the statewide net 22
enrollment growth. School districts and charter schools receiving funding through this allocation shall have 23
flexibility in the use of these funds to support costs associated with the increased enrollment. Any school district or 24
charter school that experienced a decrease in enrollment after the September 30 unit count shall be held harmless 25
and are not required to return any funds earned prior to the mid-year unit count. The Department shall explore the 26
necessary programming, including costs, to include changes in needs-based funding categories for existing students 27
to be incorporated within enrollment growth calculations in the future. 28
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Section 339. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $2,000.0 to Department of Education, District and Charter 1
Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Substitute Teacher Block Grant. These funds shall be used to 2
employ full-time, 10-month substitute teachers to provide temporary teaching to pupils when a regular classroom 3
teacher is unavailable. Allocation of funds shall be targeted to high needs elementary, middle and high schools, with 4
populations of 50 percent or more low-income students. 5
Individuals employed using these funds shall be paid for 10 months at a starting salary equitable to no 6
degree, step 1 in accordance with 14 Del. C. §1305. Individuals hired under this subsection must possess a 7
bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Notwithstanding any provision of the Dela ware 8
Code or this Act to the contrary, all school districts shall be authorized to assess a local match to provide for the 9
local contribution of personnel costs associated with this appropriation. 10
To ensure success of these individuals, each school district and charter school shall develop and implement 11
a professional development program specifically designed for these substitute teachers that, at a minimum, includes 12
all of the following: 13
(a) Implementing lesson plans. 14
(b) Classroom management. 15
(c) Student behavior, including disability awareness and behaviors that may manifest as a result of disabilities. 16
(d) Basic understanding of Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans. 17
(e) All individuals hired under this section are subject to the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 41 a nd, at the 18
discretion of each LEA, subject to district and building level professional development requirement s. 19
Section 340. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation for Substitute Reimbursement in the 20
Department of Education, District and Charter Operations (95-02-02). Included in said appropriation is funding for 21
paid family leave. For local education agencies, funding available for this program shall be limited to a maximum 22
value of the daily rate of a Class A substitute as specified in 14 Del. C. § 1326 and current year other employment 23
costs. Local education agencies shall submit the request for contractual substitute reimbursement to the Department 24
of Education and funding shall be transferred to the local education agencies for eligible costs. The Department of 25
Education shall submit a report to the Department of Human Resources detailing the number of persons using paid 26
family leave no later than August 15 following each school year. 27
Section 341. Section 1 of this act contains an appropriation to Department of Education, Scholarships, 28
Veterinary Tuition Assistance (95-03-40) in the amount of $497.6 for tuition assistance for veterinary medicine 29
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program students to support a total of 14 seats. Notwithstanding current laws of Delaware relating to the DIVME 1
program, these funds shall be used to provide tuition support for Delaware residents studying at veterinary medicine 2
programs in accordance with the Southern Regional Education Board. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not 3
apply. 4
Section 342. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $2,000.0 to Department of Education, 5
District and Charter Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Athletic Trainers Block Grant. These funds 6
shall be allocated proportionally to districts and charter schools serving grades 9-12 with athletic programs, based 7
upon the certified, prior year enrollment. These funds shall be used to employ 10- month athletic trainers in 8
accordance with the salary schedule set forth in 14 Del. C. §1305. Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware 9
Code or this Act to the contrary, all school districts shall be authorized to assess a local match to provide for the 10
local contribution of personnel costs associated with this appropriation. 11
Section 343. All scho ol districts and charter schools are required to utilize the State’s student information 12
system, as contracted for by the Department of Education. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 122(b) with 13
deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as shown by underl ine as follows: 14
(31) Requiring all school districts and charter schools to utilize a single, uniform student information15
system, as contracted for by the Department of Education. 16
Section 344. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and 17
Charter Operations, Other Items, Mental Health Services (95-02-02). Of this amount, $10,000.0 $15,000.0 shall be 18
used for the purpose of House Bill 200 or similar legislation as amended by House Amendment 1 of the 152nd 19
General Assembly. $9,800.0 $14,800.0 shall be allocated for Mental Health Services Units for grades 9 – 12 for 20
school districts and charter schools and shall be allocated as a block grant. Distribution of said funds to local 21
education agencies (LEA) shall be on a pro-rata basis based on student population as determined by the September 22
2023 2024 unit count. To the extent that funding is available, LEAs may not reduce existing ratios. Funding may be 23
used to cover 100 percent of personnel costs, excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district 24
or charter school, on a 10 to 12-month basis and/or contracted services for school psychologists. The remaining 25
$200.0 shall be allocated for purposes of House Bill 200 or similar legislation as amended by House Amendment 1 26
of the 152nd General Assembly for the Mental Health Critical Need Reimbursement Program and shall be awarded 27
on a pro-rata basis based on the size of the applicant pool. 28
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SYNOPSIS
This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act.
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(01-01-01) General Assembly - House
39.0 39.0 Personnel Costs 7,764.2 8,093.4
Travel:
Other - Travel 25.3 25.3
Mileage - Legislative 70.0 70.0
Contractual Services 1,500.0 1,616.5
Supplies and Materials 60.0 60.0
Other Items:
Expenses - House Members 389.3 389.3
House Committee Expenses 100.0 100.0
39.0 39.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - House 9,908.8 10,354.5
(01-02-01) General Assembly - Senate
34.0 34.0 Personnel Costs 5,597.4 5,814.6
Travel:
Other - Travel 29.8 29.8
Mileage - Legislative 22.3 22.3
Contractual Services 450.0 530.0
Supplies and Materials 60.0 60.0
Other Items:
Expenses - Senate Members 199.4 199.4
Senate Committee Expenses 55.0 55.0
34.0 34.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - Senate 6,413.9 6,711.1
(01-05-01) Commission on Interstate Cooperation
Travel 29.0 29.0
Contractual Services 40.0 40.0
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program
234
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program
Other Items:
Council of State Governments 132.8 132.8
National Conference of State Legislatures 150.2 150.2
National Foundation for Women Legislators 25.0 25.0
National Black Caucus of State Legislators 1.6 1.6
Legislation for Gaming States 5.0 5.0
Eastern Trade Council 5.0 5.0
Interstate Agriculture Commission 25.0 25.0
Delaware River Basin Commission 447.0 447.0
TOTAL -- Commission on Interstate Cooperation 860.6 860.6
(01-08-00) Legislative Council
(01-08-01) Legislative Services
24.0 24.0 Personnel Costs 2,881.2 3,001.3
Travel 15.4 15.4
Contractual Services 284.1 315.8
Supplies and Materials 33.8 33.8
Capital Outlay 27.0 27.0
Other Items:
Printing - Laws and Journals 20.0 20.0
Sunset Committee Expenses 7.5 7.5
Security 50.0 50.0
24.0 24.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Services 3,319.0 3,470.8
(01-08-02) Office of the Controller General
12.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,586.8 1,641.8
Travel 6.5 6.5
Contractual Services 1,798.0 1,810.5
Supplies and Materials 63.0 63.0
Capital Outlay 24.3 24.3
Contingencies:
Legislative Council 25.0 25.0
JFC/CIP Contingency 15.0 15.0
12.0 12.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Controller General 3,518.6 3,586.1
235
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program
(01-08-03) Code Revisors
Travel 1.0 1.0
Contractual Services 170.8 170.8
TOTAL -- Code Revisors 171.8 171.8
(01-08-06) Commission on Uniform State Laws
Travel 10.0 10.0
Contractual Services 45.0 45.0
TOTAL -- Commission on Uniform State Laws 55.0 55.0
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Council 7,064.4 7,283.7
109.0 109.0 TOTAL -- LEGISLATIVE 24,247.7 25,209.9
236
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(02-01-00) Supreme Court
10.3 33.0 10.3 33.0 Personnel Costs 4,250.3 4,520.2
Travel 6.8 15.2 6.8 15.2
Contractual Services 101.4 168.4 101.4 205.2
Energy 8.3 8.3
Supplies and Materials 5.0 32.8 5.0 32.8
Capital Outlay 6.7 6.7
Other Items:
Technology 20.0 20.0
Court Security 1.8 1.8
10.3 33.0 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Supreme Court 141.7 4,475.0 141.7 4,781.7
33.0 33.0 (-10) Supreme Court 141.7 4,475.0 141.7 4,781.7
10.3 10.3 (-40) Regulatory Arms of the Court
10.3 33.0 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 141.7 4,475.0 141.7 4,781.7
(02-02-00) Court of Chancery
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 56.5 Personnel Costs 1,641.8 5,837.5 1,641.8 7,263.5
Travel 12.8 12.8
Contractual Services 314.0 334.0 45.3
Supplies and Materials 97.9 97.9
Capital Outlay 25.0 25.0
Other Item:
Court Security 19.6 19.6
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 56.5 TOTAL -- Court of Chancery 2,111.1 5,837.5 2,131.1 7,308.8
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 56.5 (-10) Court of Chancery 2,111.1 5,837.5 2,131.1 7,308.8
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 56.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,111.1 5,837.5 2,131.1 7,308.8
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Line Item
237
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Line Item
(02-03-00) Superior Court
316.5 315.5 Personnel Costs 29,877.8 31,928.2
Travel 57.7 57.7
Contractual Services 422.4 693.2
Supplies and Materials 206.8 206.8
Capital Outlay 41.4 41.4
Other Items:
Jury Expenses 597.8 597.8
12.0 12.0 Expungement Acts 635.1 712.8
Court Security 152.8 130.9
328.5 327.5 TOTAL -- Superior Court 152.8 31,839.0 130.9 34,237.9
328.5 327.5 (-10) Superior Court 152.8 31,839.0 130.9 34,237.9
328.5 327.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 152.8 31,839.0 130.9 34,237.9
(02-06-00) Court of Common Pleas
6.0 141.0 6.0 141.0 Personnel Costs 255.1 12,690.0 255.1 13,589.6
Travel 14.8 14.8
Contractual Services 230.8 349.9
Supplies and Materials 87.1 87.1
Capital Outlay 4.0 9.6 4.0 9.6
Other Item:
2.0 2.0 Court Security 200.1 228.5
8.0 141.0 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Court of Common Pleas 459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
8.0 141.0 8.0 141.0 (-10) Court of Common Pleas 459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
8.0 141.0 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
238
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Line Item
(02-08-00) Family Court
1.0 77.3 265.7 1.0 59.3 289.7 Personnel Costs 5,353.7 24,000.9 3,907.6 27,803.8
Travel 29.7 14.1 12.3 33.2
Contractual Services 472.7 178.8 289.7 583.0
Supplies and Materials 139.9 49.6 81.8 109.2
Capital Outlay 48.0 48.0
Other Items:
2.0 2.0 Expungement Acts 160.4 180.5
Family Court Civil Attorneys 464.4 464.4
Technology 50.0
Court Security 136.0 136.0
Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training 287.5 287.5
Parental Representation 400.0 1,208.0
1.0 77.3 267.7 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Family Court 6,517.5 25,268.2 4,762.9 30,382.1
1.0 77.3 267.7 1.0 59.3 291.7 (-10) Family Court 6,517.5 25,268.2 4,762.9 30,382.1
1.0 77.3 267.7 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,517.5 25,268.2 4,762.9 30,382.1
(02-13-00) Justice of the Peace Court
27.5 252.5 17.5 264.5 Personnel Costs 2,227.7 21,482.1 1,524.0 24,110.5
Travel 11.5 11.5
Contractual Services 1,969.3 2,395.6
Energy 104.7 104.7
Supplies and Materials 165.4 165.4
Other Items:
Court Security 396.4 376.6
8.0 8.0 Right to Representation 634.9 739.7
27.5 260.5 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Justice of the Peace Court 2,624.1 24,367.9 1,900.6 27,527.4
27.5 260.5 17.5 272.5 (-10) Justice of the Peace Court 2,733.7 21,996.0 1,900.6 27,527.4
27.5 260.5 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,733.7 21,996.0 1,900.6 27,527.4
(02-15-00) Central Services Account
Contractual Services 60.1 60.1
TOTAL -- Central Services Account 60.1 60.1
(-10) Central Services Account 60.1 60.1
TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 60.1 60.1
239
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Line Item
(02-17-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
Court Services
87.5 87.5 Personnel Costs 8,692.7 9,166.4
Travel 26.5 26.5
Contractual Services 1,134.3 1,262.3
Supplies and Materials 271.5 231.5
Capital Outlay 216.8 216.8
Other Items:
Technology Maintenance 1,926.2 1,926.2
Retired Judges 100.0 100.0
Continuing Judicial Education 58.3 58.3
Elder Law Program 47.0 47.0
Victim Offender Mediation 361.0 361.0
Interpreters 523.3 523.3
Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary 177.6 177.6
New Castle County Courthouse 361.4 361.4
Judicial Services 2,050.0 2,050.0
Training 20.0 20.0
Law Related Education 100.0 100.0
Right to Representation 1,650.0 2,450.0
87.5 87.5 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts - 2,050.0 15,666.6 2,050.0 17,028.3
Court Services
37.0 37.0 (-01) Office of State Court Administrator 2,050.0 7,899.0 2,050.0 8,945.4
9.0 9.0 (-03) Office of the State Court Collections 721.1 792.5
Enforcement
38.0 38.0 (-04) Information Technology 6,551.6 6,782.2
3.5 3.5 (-05) Law Libraries 494.9 508.2
87.5 87.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,050.0 15,666.6 2,050.0 17,028.3
240
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Line Item
(02-18-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
Non-Judicial Services
1.0 48.0 1.0 48.0 Personnel Costs 94.7 4,655.8 94.7 4,954.0
Travel 16.4 16.4
Contractual Services 169.2 221.3
Energy 4.5 4.5
Supplies and Materials 26.1 26.1
Other Items:
Special Needs Fund 0.5 0.5
Child Attorneys 386.5 386.5
Ivy Davis Scholarship Fund 75.0 75.0
Guardianship Fees 43.0 43.0
Youth in Transition 60.0 60.0
1.0 48.0 1.0 48.0 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts - 137.7 5,394.0 137.7 5,744.3
Non-Judicial Services
1.0 11.0 1.0 11.0 (-01) Office of the Public Guardian 137.7 914.0 137.7 989.5
30.0 30.0 (-05) Office of the Child Advocate 3,768.6 3,977.7
5.0 5.0 (-06) Maternal and Child Death Review 517.5 555.3
Commission
2.0 2.0 (-07) Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality 193.9 221.8
Assurance Commission
1.0 48.0 1.0 48.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 137.7 5,394.0 137.7 5,744.3
18.3 138.3 1,212.7 18.3 110.3 1,257.7 TOTAL -- JUDICIAL 14,254.2 125,880.5 11,802.6 141,061.5
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(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(10-01-01) Office of the Governor
30.0 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,604.5 3,831.0
Travel 8.0 8.0
Contractual Services 256.1 388.2
Supplies and Materials 20.1 29.7
Other Item:
Woodburn Expenses 70.0 70.0
30.0 29.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Governor 3,958.7 4,326.9
(10-02-00) Office of Management and Budget
9.2 119.8 214.0 9.2 125.8 221.0 Personnel Costs 13,096.9 20,428.5 13,654.9 22,224.9
Travel 43.6 14.2 43.6 14.2
Contractual Services 10,663.7 17,438.6 10,993.6 17,593.0
Energy 134.7 5,907.0 134.7 6,592.0
Supplies and Materials 4,231.0 1,766.8 4,231.0 1,941.8
Capital Outlay 379.1 438.5 379.1 438.5
Budget Administration Other Items:
Budget Automation - Operations 78.0 78.0
Trans and Invest 500.0 500.0
Contingencies and One-Time Items:
Technology 374.0 374.0
Prior Years' Obligations 450.0 450.0
Legal Fees 1,071.0 2,071.0
Appropriated Special Funds 55,000.0 91,100.0
Salary/OEC Contingency 36,100.0 301,703.9 149,213.4
Judicial Nominating Committee 8.0 8.0
Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund 29,789.3 31,789.3
Civil Indigent Services 600.0 1,000.0
Local Law Enforcement Education 150.0 150.0
DE Child Well-Being Benchmark 100.5 100.5
Behavioral Health Consortium 1,075.0 1,075.0
Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund 2,500.0 2,500.0
Marijuana Control Act 1,144.9
DE Demographic Studies 100.0 100.0
Ag Production Assistance Program 2,000.0
Judicial Pensions 1,161.8
OPEB Investments 61,292.2
Personnel Personnel $ Line Item$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
242
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel Personnel $ Line Item$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
Higher Education Contingency 2,450.0
Pensions Other Items:
Other Items 668.0 668.0
Health Insurance - Retirees in Closed 4,067.3 4,067.3
State Police Plan
Pensions - Paraplegic Veterans 51.0 51.0
Pensions - Retirees in Closed State Police Plan 26,200.0 26,200.0
Fleet Management Other Items:
Cars and Wagons 12,519.7 12,519.7
Fleet Link Expenses 727.2 727.2
Food Distribution Other Items:
Food Processing 500.0 500.0
Truck Leases 10.0 10.0
Facilities Management Other Items:
2.0 2.0 Absalom Jones Building 384.6 384.6
Leased Facilities 185.6 185.6
9.2 121.8 214.0 9.2 127.8 221.0 TOTAL -- Office of Management and Budget 135,144.1 418,618.3 136,032.0 331,774.1
0.7 3.0 21.3 0.7 3.0 24.3 (-05) Administration 2,079.0 2,925.9 2,194.5 3,149.7
7.5 24.5 7.5 23.5 (-10) Budget Development and Planning 1,950.3 4,796.3 1,964.3 5,032.0
(-11) Contingencies and One-Time Items 91,100.0 344,728.4 91,100.0 252,573.4
1.0 66.0 1.0 69.0 (-32) Pensions 10,132.6 30,318.3 10,682.6 30,318.3
Government Support Services
8.0 8.0 (-40) Mail/Courier Services 2,240.1 705.5 2,243.8 747.8
29.0 32.0 (-42) Fleet Management 24,672.5 24,843.5
1.5 24.5 1.5 24.5 (-44) Contracting 258.7 2,400.5 258.7 2,558.3
4.0 4.0 (-45) Delaware Surplus Services 503.2 507.4
2.0 3.3 3.7 2.0 3.3 3.7 (-46) Food Distribution 906.6 350.9 913.1 372.5
5.5 5.5 35.0 5.5 5.5 35.0 (-47) PHRST 715.9 4,057.9 738.9 4,309.0
2.0 97.0 2.0 102.0 (-50) Facilities Management 585.2 28,334.6 585.2 32,713.1
9.2 121.8 214.0 9.2 127.8 221.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 135,144.1 418,618.3 136,032.0 331,774.1
243
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel Personnel $ Line Item$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
(10-07-00) Criminal Justice
(10-07-01) Criminal Justice Council
17.0 15.0 17.0 15.0 Personnel Costs 1,807.8 1,892.6
Contractual Services 50.3 71.1
Supplies and Materials 3.6 3.6
Other Items:
Videophone Fund 212.5 212.5
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 42.7 42.7
Sentencing Accounting and Guidelines Commission
2.0 2.0 Other Grants 132.6 143.9
2.0 2.0 Board of Parole 239.6 250.9
Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program 500.0 500.0
2.0 Marijuana Control Act 138.0
2.0 2.0 Family Justice Centers 171.2 229.5
17.0 21.0 17.0 2.0 21.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice Council 212.5 2,947.8 350.5 3,134.3
(10-07-02) Delaware Justice Information System
16.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,661.3 1,796.0
Travel 1.0 5.3 5.3
Contractual Services 251.4 2,349.0 2,596.3
Supplies and Materials 7.6 92.1 92.1
Other Items:
2.0 2.0 Expungement Acts 180.0 191.7
VINE 166.4 172.1
1.0 Permit to Purchase 64.0
18.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Justice Information System 260.0 4,454.1 4,917.5
(10-07-03) Statistical Analysis Center
7.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 553.4 647.9
Travel 0.7 0.7
Contractual Services 40.7 50.4
Supplies and Materials 3.1 3.1
7.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Statistical Analysis Center 597.9 702.1
17.0 46.0 17.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice 472.5 7,999.8 350.5 8,753.9
244
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel Personnel $ Line Item$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2026
(10-08-01) Delaware State Housing Authority
2.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 338.6 405.6
Other Items:
Student Housing Emergency Assistance Fund 50.0 50.0
Housing Development Fund 14,000.0 4,000.0 14,000.0 4,000.0
State Rental Assistance Program 4,000.0 4,000.0
2.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Delaware State Housing Authority 14,338.6 8,050.0 14,405.6 8,050.0
26.2 123.8 290.0 26.2 131.8 297.0 TOTAL -- EXECUTIVE 149,955.2 438,626.8 150,788.1 352,904.9
245
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(11-01-00) Office of the Chief Information Officer
9.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 1,571.1 1,598.6
Travel 0.5 0.5
Contractual Services 93.0 93.0
Supplies and Materials 0.3 0.3
Hardware and Software 20.0 20.0
Technology 800.0 800.0
9.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Chief Information Officer 2,484.9 2,512.4
9.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Information Officer 2,484.9 2,512.4
9.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,484.9 2,512.4
(11-02-00) Security Office
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 430.9 1,968.2 1,604.9 1,070.6
Travel 25.0 1.3 25.0 1.3
Contractual Services 1,100.0 8.4 2,663.5 8.4
Supplies and Materials 48.5 2.3 48.5 2.3
Hardware and Software 800.0 1,470.9 2,679.5 234.4
Technology 2,000.0 436.5
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Security Office 2,404.4 5,451.1 7,021.4 1,753.5
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Security Officer 2,404.4 5,451.1 7,021.4 1,753.5
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,404.4 5,451.1 7,021.4 1,753.5
(11-03-00) Operations Office
28.5 76.5 33.5 71.5 Personnel Costs 2,367.0 9,891.9 3,079.0 9,551.3
Travel 134.7 12.2 134.7 12.2
Contractual Services 15,306.8 1,240.9 15,306.8 1,240.9
Energy 504.7 504.7
Supplies and Materials 97.0 166.1 97.0 166.1
Capital Outlay 138.6 9.3 138.6 9.3
Hardware and Software 7,396.7 8,615.3 10,481.7 5,530.3
Technology 13,194.6 13,194.6
28.5 76.5 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Operations Office 25,440.8 33,635.0 29,237.8 30,209.4
Personnel $ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
246
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel $ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
1.0 1.0 (-01) Chief Operating Officer 10,575.2 131.7 10,575.2 131.7
4.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 (-02) Administration 1,040.5 5,092.4 1,040.5 5,106.7
6.5 27.5 6.5 27.5 (-04) Data Center and Operations 6,265.9 14,321.1 6,265.9 14,420.6
9.0 20.0 14.0 15.0 (-05) Telecommunications 5,601.3 8,703.1 9,398.3 5,062.8
8.0 24.0 8.0 24.0 (-06) Systems Engineering 1,957.9 5,386.7 1,957.9 5,487.6
28.5 76.5 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 25,440.8 33,635.0 29,237.8 30,209.4
(11-04-00) Technology Office
40.0 100.0 40.2 101.8 Personnel Costs 5,271.1 14,061.4 5,271.1 14,506.6
Travel 40.0 1.9 40.0 1.9
Contractual Services 2,375.0 1,290.1 2,375.0 1,290.1
Supplies and Materials 5.0 3.4 5.0 3.4
Hardware and Software 870.0 3,879.8 870.0 3,879.8
Technology 380.0 380.0
40.0 100.0 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Technology Office 8,561.1 19,616.6 8,561.1 20,061.8
13.0 13.0 (-01) Innovation & Architecture 29.0 2,162.9 29. 0 2,224.3
4.0 13.0 4.0 13.0 (-02) Senior Project Management Team 571.4 2,190.5 571.4 2,242.7
27.0 40.0 27.2 40.8 (-04) Application Delivery & Support 5,754.3 7,240.5 5,754.3 7,423.0
4.0 27.0 4.0 27.0 (-06) Enterprise Solutions 1,559.6 6,410.8 1,559.6 6,534.9
5.0 7.0 5.0 8.0 (-08) Enterprise Data Management 646.8 1,611.9 646.8 1,636.9
40.0 100.0 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,561.1 19,616.6 8,561.1 20,061.8
(11-05-00) Office of Policy and Communications
5.0 5.0 Personnel Costs 591.0 613.6
5.0 5.0 TOTAL -- Office of Policy and Communications 591.0 613.6
5.0 5.0 (-01) Chief Policy Officer 591.0 613.6
5.0 5.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 591.0 613.6
247
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Personnel $ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
(11-06-00) Chief of Partner Services
21.9 52.1 21.9 52.1 Personnel Costs 1,946.2 5,532.1 1,946.2 5,703.9
Hardware and Software 100.0 100.0
Technology 500.0 500.0
21.9 52.1 21.9 52.1 TOTAL -- Chief of Partner Services 1,946.2 6,132.1 1,946.2 6,303.9
16.0 41.0 16.0 41.0 (-01) End User Services 1,118.2 4,565.2 1,118.2 4,696.8
5.9 11.1 5.9 11.1 (-02) Partner Engagement Services 828.0 1,566.9 828.0 1,607.1
21.9 52.1 21.9 52.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,946.2 6,132.1 1,946.2 6,303.9
95.4 258.6 107.6 248.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 38,352.5 67,910.7 46,766.5 61,454.6
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
248
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(12-01-01) Lieutenant Governor
5.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 882.3 1,078.6
Travel 1.3 1.3
Contractual Services 108.7 136.2
Supplies and Materials 2.1 2.1
Other Item:
Expenses - Lieutenant Governor 7.7 7.7
5.0 7.0 5.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Lieutenant Governor 1,002.1 1,225.9
(12-02-01) Auditor of Accounts
4.0 23.0 4.0 23.0 Personnel Costs 380.2 2,642.0 380.2 2,856.9
Travel 9.5 4.9 14.7 4.9
Contractual Services 705.5 907.3 791.5 926.5
Supplies and Materials 4.4 44.4 4.4 44.4
Capital Outlay 10.4 10.7 29.0 10.7
4.0 23.0 4.0 23.0 TOTAL -- Auditor of Accounts 1,110.0 3,609.3 1,219.8 3,843.4
(12-03-01) Regulatory Activities
14.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 1,250.6 1,363.2
Travel 2.4 2.4
Contractual Services 402.0 402.0
Supplies and Materials 8.8 8.8
Capital Outlay 5.4 5.4
Other Item:
Malpractice Review 5.0 5.0
14.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Regulatory Activities 1,674.2 1,786.8
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line ItemPersonnel $ Program $ Program
(12-03-00) Insurance Commissioner
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
249
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line ItemPersonnel $ Program $ ProgramPersonnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
(12-03-02) Bureau of Examination,
Rehabilitation and Guaranty
3.7 87.3 3.7 90.3 Personnel Costs 7,469.1 8,378.7
Travel 85.0 85.0
Contractual Services 2,233.3 2,233.3
Supplies and Materials 99.7 99.7
Capital Outlay 67.1 67.1
Other Items:
Captive Insurance Fund 3,533.4 3,533.4
Arbitration Program 36.5 36.5
Contract Examiners 17,000.0 17,000.0
IHCAP 30.0 30.0
3.7 87.3 3.7 90.3 TOTAL -- Bureau of Examination, 30,554.1 31,463.7
Rehabilitation and Guaranty
3.7 101.3 3.7 104.3 TOTAL -- Insurance Commissioner 32,228.3 33,250.5
(12-05-01) Administration
5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 506.8 713.1 506.8 737.1
Travel 24.5 24.5
Contractual Services 216.6 192.9 266.6 206.0
Supplies and Materials 9.1 5.3 9.1 5.3
Capital Outlay 25.5 25.5
5.0 4.0 5.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Administration 782.5 911.3 832.5 948.4
(12-05-02) Operations and Fund Management
8.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 866.9 943.6
Other Item:
Banking Services 4,166.0 4,236.0
8.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Operations and Fund Management 5,032.9 5,179.6
(12-05-00) State Treasurer
250
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Line ItemPersonnel $ Program $ ProgramPersonnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
(12-05-03) Debt Management
Debt Service 246,334.0 263,334.0
Expense of Issuing Bonds 354.1 354.1
Financial Advisor 130.0 130.0
Debt Service - Local Schools 79,167.4 79,167.4
TOTAL -- Debt Management 79,167.4 246,818.1 79,167.4 263,818.1
(12-05-05) Reconciliation and Transaction
Management
5.0 4.0 6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 363.3 521.9 455.7 541.1
Contractual Services 83.0 83.0
Other Item:
Data Processing 427.1 527.1
5.0 4.0 6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Reconciliation and Transaction 873.4 521.9 1,065.8 541.1
Management
(12-05-06) Contributions and Plan Management
4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs
Other Items:
403(b) Plans 75.0 75.0
1.0 1.0 EARNS 139.7 139.7
4.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Contributions and Plan Management 139.7 75.0 139.7 75.0
4.0 19.0 8.0 4.0 21.0 8.0 TOTAL -- State Treasurer 85,995.9 248,326.3 86,385.0 265,382.6
12.7 124.3 38.0 12.7 129.3 38.0 TOTAL -- OTHER ELECTIVE 119,334.2 252,937.7 120,855.3 270,451.9
251
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
49.1 74.6 358.3 47.1 74.6 360.3 Personnel Costs 1,750.5 45,688.5 1,750.5 48,787.2
Travel 12.3 12.3
Contractual Services 2,083.7 2,696.8
Energy 62.1 62.1
Supplies and Materials 67.8 67.8
Capital Outlay 9.0 9.0
Other Items:
Extradition 166.0 166.0
Victims Rights 192.1 272.6 192.1 272.6
Securities Administration 1,167.8 1,167.8
Child Support 1,646.8 1,646.8
Consumer Protection 3,055.5 3,055.5
AG Opinion Fund 15.0 15.0
Transcription Services 170.0 170.0
National Mortgage Settlement 1,390.2 1,390.2
22.0 22.0 Body Camera Program 2,969.0 3,105.5
False Claims 660.1 660.1
2.0 2.0 Expungement Acts 180.6 188.8
1.0 1.0 Firearm Transition Approval Program 175.3 183.5
Tobacco Fund:
2.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 278.1 278.1
2.0 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 356.0 356.0
Victim Compensation Assistance Program:
8.0 8.0 Personnel Costs 550.0 550.0
Travel 24.0 24.0
Contractual Services 82.3 82.3
Supplies and Materials 20.0 20.0
Capital Outlay 6.0 6.0
Revenue Refund 1.5 1.5
Violent Crime Grants 2,500.0 2,500.0
49.1 86.6 383.3 47.1 86.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Department of Justice 13,695.9 51,856.9 13,695.9 55,721.6
49.1 86.6 383.3 47.1 86.6 385.3 (-01) Department of Justice 13,695.9 51,856.9 13,695.9 55,721.6
49.1 86.6 383.3 47.1 86.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 13,695.9 51,856.9 13,695.9 55,721.6
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(15-01-00) Department of Justice
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
(15-00-00) LEGAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
252
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
(15-00-00) LEGAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
171.0 177.0 Personnel Costs 22,537.8 24,597.2
Travel 9.0 15.6
Contractual Services 1,817.1 2,157.3
Supplies and Materials 55.2 59.7
Capital Outlay 3.4 3.4
Other Items:
Conflict Attorneys 6,316.5 6,316.5
16.0 16.0 Body Camera Program 2,656.7 3,150.4
187.0 193.0 TOTAL -- Office of Defense Services 33,395.7 36,300.1
45.0 46.0 (-01) Central Administration 5,827.3 6,639.0
132.0 137.0 (-02) Public Defender 19,814.0 21,840.9
10.0 10.0 (-03) Office of Conflicts Counsel 7,754.4 7,820.2
187.0 193.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 33,395.7 36,300.1
49.1 86.6 570.3 47.1 86.6 578.3 TOTAL -- LEGAL 13,695.9 85,252.6 13,695.9 92,021.7
(15-02-00) Office of Defense Services
253
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(16-01-00) Office of the Secretary
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 31.5 50.5 Personnel Costs 3,844.4 7,949.9 3,225.3 6,904.0
Travel 0.2 23.0 0.2 23.0
Contractual Services 577.9 1,111.3 649.5 1,267.6
Supplies and Materials 18.3 18.3
Capital Outlay 7.5 7.5
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 31.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 4,422.5 9,110.0 3,875.0 8,220.4
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 31.5 50.5 (-01) Office of the Secretary 4,422.5 9,110.0 3,875.0 8,220.4
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 31.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,422.5 9,110.0 3,875.0 8,220.4
(16-02-00) Division of Talent Management
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 Personnel Costs 325.2 2,932.5 325.2 4,161.4
Travel 2.0 2.0
Contractual Services 4.6 3.1 4.6 3.1
Supplies and Materials 0.2 0.2
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Division of Talent Management 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 (-01) Division of Talent Management 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
(16-03-00) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 1.9 348.8 1.9 364.8
Travel 2.0 2.0
Contractual Services 2.7 5.6 59.6 5.6
Supplies and Materials 1.0 1.0
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 (-01) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
254
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
(16-04-00) Division of Employee and Labor Relations
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 363.1 2,119.2 363.1 2,220.3
Travel 1.1 0.9 1.1 0.9
Contractual Services 10.0 40.0
Supplies and Materials 0.2 0.2
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Division of Employee and Labor Relations 364.2 2,130.3 364.2 2,261.4
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 (-01) Division of Employee and Labor Relations 364.2 2,130.3 364.2 2,261.4
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 364.2 2,130.3 364.2 2,261.4
(16-05-00) Division of Statewide Benefits and
Insurance Coverage
31.0 33.0 Personnel Costs
Contractual Services 10,100.0 11,000.0
Other Item:
Self Insurance 8,500.0 11,000.0
31.0 33.0 TOTAL -- Division of Statewide Benefits and 18,600.0 22,000.0
Insurance Coverage
25.0 26.0 (-01) Division of Statewide Benefits
6.0 7.0 (-02) Insurance Coverage Office 18,600.0 22,000.0
31.0 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 18,600.0 22,000.0
(16-06-00) Office of Women's Advancement
and Advocacy
1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 211.4 121.2 211.4 131.8
Travel 2.0 2.0
Contractual Services 17.3 18.8 17.3 18.8
Supplies and Materials 0.5 0.5
1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 142.5 228.7 153.1
and Advocacy
1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 (-01) Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 142.5 228.7 153.1
and Advocacy
1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 228.7 142.5 228.7 153.1
255
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
(16-07-00) Division of Training and Human
Resource Solutions
4.0 11.0 1.0 9.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 411.1 1,167.2 940.7 1,341.7
Travel 3.3 0.1 3.3 0.1
Contractual Services 380.3 295.8 657.3 295.8
Supplies and Materials 15.9 15.9
Other Items:
Blue Collar 100.0 100.0
Training Expenses 55.0 55.0
GEAR Award 25.0 25.0
First State Quality Improvement Fund 350.0 350.0
4.0 11.0 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Division of Training and Human 965.6 1,838.1 1,772.2 2,012.6
Resource Solutions
4.0 11.0 1.0 9.0 14.0 (-01) Division of Training and Human 965.6 1,838.1 1,772.2 2,012.6
Resource Solutions
4.0 11.0 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 965.6 1,838.1 1,772.2 2,012.6
(16-08-00) Division of Classification,
Compensation and Talent Acquisition
10.5 25.5 11.5 28.5 Personnel Costs 1,107.2 2,587.6 1,196.7 2,958.9
Travel 2.0 2.0
Contractual Services 177.6 248.0 198.4 248.0
Supplies and Materials 1.2 1.2
Other Item:
12.0 12.0 Agency Aide 498.8 562.6
10.5 37.5 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Division of Classification, 1,286.8 3,335.6 1,397.1 3,770.7
Compensation and Talent Acquisition
10.5 37.5 11.5 40.5 (-01) Division of Classification, 1,286.8 3,335.6 1,397.1 3,770.7
Compensation and Talent Acquisition
10.5 37.5 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,286.8 3,335.6 1,397.1 3,770.7
33.0 60.0 169.0 36.0 60.0 169.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN 7,604.2 38,449.7 8,030.5 42,956.3
RESOURCES
256
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(20-01-00) Office of the Secretary
13.5 39.5 13.5 39.5 Personnel Costs 1,071.2 3,072.2 1,071.2 3,250.0
Travel 44.1 17.5 44.1 17.5
Contractual Services 3,213.0 621.8 3,252.2 681.5
Energy 74.9 74.9
Supplies and Materials 108.3 43.5 108.3 43.5
Capital Outlay 168.0 168.0
Other Items:
Hispanic Affairs 50.0 50.0
International Trade of Delaware 180.0 180.0
Veterans Commission Trust Fund 100.0 100.0
Assistance for Needy and Homeless Veterans 42.2 42.2
Filing Fees/Lobbyists 6.0 6.0
E-Government 500.0 500.0
Equity Ombudsperson Program 1,000.0 1,000.0
13.5 39.5 13.5 39.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 5,110.6 5,202.1 5,149.8 5,439.6
11.0 7.0 11.0 7.0 (-01) Administration 3,734.7 2,020.8 3,765.1 2,081.8
25.0 25.0 (-02) Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs 220.0 2,344.2 220.0 2,475.6
2.5 1.5 2.5 1.5 (-06) Government Information Center 1,149.9 149.7 1,158.7 162.9
2.0 2.0 (-08) Public Integrity Commission 6.0 213.3 6.0 223.6
4.0 4.0 (-09) Employment Relations Boards 474.1 495.7
13.5 39.5 13.5 39.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,110.6 5,202.1 5,149.8 5,439.6
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
257
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-02-00) Human and Civil Rights
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 627.4 655.2
Travel 4.0 4.0
Contractual Services 119.3 142.3
Supplies and Materials 7.8 7.8
Capital Outlay 0.6 0.6
Other Item:
Human Relations Annual Conference 6.0 6.0
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Human and Civil Rights 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 (-01) Human and Civil Rights 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
(20-03-00) Delaware Public Archives
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,160.8 1,270.9 1,160.8 1,347.6
Travel 3.8 3.8
Contractual Services 361.1 209.3 385.1 232.0
Supplies and Materials 52.4 52.4
Capital Outlay 35.0 35.0
Other Items:
Delaware Heritage Commission 14.7 14.7
Document Conservation Fund 10.0 10.0
Historical Marker Maintenance 40.8 40.8
Operations 60.0 60.0
Semi-Quincentennial 250.0
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Public Archives 1,973.9 1,494.9 1,747.9 1,594.3
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 (-01) Delaware Public Archives 1,973.9 1,494.9 1,997.9 1,594.3
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,973.9 1,494.9 1,997.9 1,594.3
258
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-04-00) Regulation and Licensing
0.5 77.5 0.5 77.5 Personnel Costs 7,444.5 7,504.5
Travel 151.4 151.4
Contractual Services 6,392.3 6,730.0
Energy 8.0 8.0
Supplies and Materials 147.9 147.9
Capital Outlay 256.4 256.4
Other Items:
Real Estate Guaranty Fund 100.0 100.0
Examination Costs 54.5 54.5
Motor Vehicle Franchise Fund 15.0 15.0
0.5 77.5 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Regulation and Licensing 14,570.0 14,967.7
45.0 45.0 (-01) Professional Regulation 9,322.7 9,685.3
0.5 27.5 0.5 27.5 (-02) Public Service Commission 4,161.1 4,191.5
5.0 5.0 (-03) Public Advocate 1,086.2 1,090.9
0.5 77.5 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,570.0 14,967.7
(20-05-00) Corporations
119.0 119.0 Personnel Costs 8,166.8 8,444.3
Travel 27.0 27.0
Contractual Services 5,200.2 5,361.9
Supplies and Materials 63.0 63.0
Capital Outlay 505.0 505.0
Other Items:
Computer Time Costs 2,170.0 2,170.0
Technology Infrastructure Fund 10,600.0 10,600.0
119.0 119.0 TOTAL -- Corporations 26,732.0 27,171.2
119.0 119.0 (-01) Corporations 26,732.0 27,171.2
119.0 119.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 26,732.0 27,171.2
259
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-06-00) Historical and Cultural Affairs
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 30.5 Personnel Costs 1,033.6 2,694.9 1,033.6 2,864.1
Travel 8.2 1.3 8.2 1.3
Contractual Services 1,187.8 439.5 1,209.6 487.3
Energy 74.9 330.3 74.9 330.3
Supplies and Materials 14.1 100.6 14.1 100.6
Capital Outlay 0.2 2.7 0.2 2.7
Other Items:
Museum Operations 24.0 24.0
Museum Conservation Fund 9.5 9.5
Conference Center Operations 32.1 32.1
Museum Sites 29.6 29.6
Dayett Mills 12.6 28.0 12.6 28.0
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 30.5 TOTAL -- Historical and Cultural Affairs 2,393.1 3,630.8 2,414.9 3,847.8
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 30.5 (-01) Office of the Director 2,393.1 3,630.8 2,414.9 3,847.8
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 30.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,393.1 3,630.8 2,414.9 3,847.8
(20-07-00) Arts
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 167.2 330.2 167.2 350.1
Travel 0.9 0.9
Contractual Services 57.3 3.4 61.9
Supplies and Materials 1.0 1.0
Other Items:
Art for the Disadvantaged 10.0 10.0
Delaware Art 1,321.0 419.2 1,321.0 419.2
Delaware Arts Trust Fund 3,600.0 3,600.0
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Arts 5,088.2 818.6 5,091.6 843.1
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 (-01) Office of the Director 5,088.2 818.6 5,091.6 843.1
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,088.2 818.6 5,091.6 843.1
260
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-08-00) Libraries
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 285.2 447.5 285.2 477.3
Travel 0.5 0.5
Contractual Services 57.1 2.9 59.6
Supplies and Materials 18.4 18.4
Capital Outlay 5.4 5.4
Other Items:
Library Standards 2,346.4 4,019.2 2,346.4 4,358.0
Delaware Electronic Library 700.0 700.0
DELNET - Statewide 50.0 585.0 50.0 585.0
Scholarships and Grants 220.0 1,215.0 1,000.0
Public Education Project 1,215.0 1,000.0 750.0
Corporation Technology 750.0 220.0
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Libraries 5,346.6 6,353.1 5,349.5 6,724.2
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 (-01) Libraries 5,346.6 6,353.1 5,349.5 6,724.2
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,346.6 6,353.1 5,349.5 6,724.2
(20-09-00) Veterans Home
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 Personnel Costs 4,201.0 12,743.6 4,201.0 13,689.7
Travel 3.4 3.4
Contractual Services 1,448.3 962.7 1,522.1 1,083.7
Energy 528.7 528.7
Supplies and Materials 848.4 779.9 848.4 779.9
Capital Outlay 9.9 80.6 9.9 80.6
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Veterans Home 6,511.0 15,095.5 6,584.8 16,162.6
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 (-01) Veterans Home 6,511.0 15,095.5 6,584.8 16,162.6
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,511.0 15,095.5 6,584.8 16,162.6
261
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-10-00) Small Business
7.0 19.0 7.0 19.0 Personnel Costs 805.7 2,480.6 805.7 2,618.5
Travel 20.0 6.3 20.0 6.3
Contractual Services 903.8 1.7 910.3 15.6
Supplies and Materials 20.9 14.0 20.9 14.0
Capital Outlay 24.8 6.6 24.8 6.6
Other Items:
Main Street 25.0 25.0
Delaware Small Business Development Center 400.0 150.5 400.0 150.5
1.0 1.0 Blue Collar 1,700.1 1,700.1
General Operating 320.9 320.9
Delaware Business Marketing Program 300.0 300.0
Financial Development Operations 379.5 379.5
National HS Wrestling Tournament 9.6 9.6
Tourism Marketing 1,025.0 1,025.0
Angel Investor 78.0 78.0
Business Incubators 625.0 625.0
8.0 19.0 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Small Business 6,013.3 3,284.7 6,019.8 3,436.5
1.0 19.0 1.0 19.0 (-01) Delaware Economic Development 3,328.7 3,284.7 3,329.8 3,436.5
Authority
7.0 7.0 (-02) Delaware Tourism Office 2,684.6 2,690.0
8.0 19.0 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 6,013.3 3,284.7 6,019.8 3,436.5
262
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(20-15-00) State Banking Commission
36.0 36.0 Personnel Costs 2,758.2 2,758.2
Travel 80.0 80.0
Contractual Services 955.0 986.3
Supplies and Materials 20.0 20.0
Capital Outlay 67.5 67.5
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- State Banking Commission 3,880.7 3,912.0
36.0 36.0 (-01) State Banking Commission 3,880.7 3,912.0
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,880.7 3,912.0
(20-16-00) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Commissioner
8.0 8.0 Personnel Costs 782.1 815.8
Travel 8.0 0.5 8.0 0.5
Contractual Services 72.9 11.5 72.9 16.7
Supplies and Materials 3.0 7.1 3.0 7.1
8.0 8.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Alcoholic Beverage 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
Control Commissioner
8.0 8.0 (-10) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
Commissioner
8.0 8.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
16.9 368.1 272.0 16.9 368.1 272.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 77,709.3 37,440.0 78,499.1 39,698.1
263
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(25-01-00) Office of the Secretary
13.0 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,713.4 1,793.0
Travel 3.5 3.5
Contractual Services 391.8 418.0
Supplies and Materials 3.7 3.7
Capital Outlay 37.8 37.8
Other Items:
15.0 16.0 Information System Development 19,934.1 20,779.7
33.0 30.0 Escheat 55,666.8 55,749.7
DMHRA Board 5.5 5.5
48.0 13.0 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 75,600.9 2,155.7 76,529.4 2,261.5
48.0 13.0 46.0 13.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 75,600.9 2,155.7 76,529.4 2,261.5
48.0 13.0 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 75,600.9 2,155.7 76,529.4 2,261.5
(25-05-00) Accounting
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 Personnel Costs 1,154.2 4,351.8 2,345.9 4,613.1
Travel 12.0 1.5 12.0 1.5
Contractual Services 826.6 316.5 826.6 712.7
Supplies and Materials 41.5 10.3 93.5 10.3
Capital Outlay 5.0 5.0
Other Item:
ERP Operational Funds 917.5 917.5
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Accounting 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,283.0 6,255.1
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 (-01) Accounting 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,283.0 6,255.1
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,283.0 6,255.1
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
264
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(25-06-00) Revenue
75.0 75.0 Personnel Costs 6,646.7 7,226.3
Travel 4.0 4.0
Contractual Services 1,056.9 1,192.7
Energy 9.4 9.4
Supplies and Materials 85.4 85.4
Capital Outlay 203.4 203.4
Other Items:
7.0 7.0 Marijuana Control Act 661.1 678.0
60.0 67.0 Delinquent Collections 13,133.3 14,183.0
67.0 75.0 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Revenue 13,794.4 8,005.8 14,861.0 8,721.2
67.0 75.0 74.0 75.0 (-01) Revenue 13,794.4 8,005.8 14,861.0 8,721.2
67.0 75.0 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 13,794.4 8,005.8 14,861.0 8,721.2
(25-07-00) State Lottery Office
56.0 56.0 Personnel Costs 5,381.7 5,427.6
Travel 50.0 50.0
Contractual Services 52,808.3 52,808.3
Supplies and Materials 40.0 40.0
Capital Outlay 190.0 190.0
56.0 56.0 TOTAL -- State Lottery Office 58,470.0 58,515.9
56.0 56.0 (-01) State Lottery Office 58,470.0 58,515.9
56.0 56.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 58,470.0 58,515.9
181.8 130.2 197.8 130.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 149,904.6 15,759.1 153,189.3 17,237.8
265
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(35-01-00) Office of the Secretary
72.0 16.9 502.2 72.0 16.9 503.2 Personnel Costs 1,928.4 40,069.8 1,928.4 45,500.3
Travel 115.5 115.5
Contractual Services 1,670.6 6,158.8 1,670.6 6,790.9
Energy 212.5 437.2 212.5 437.2
Supplies and Materials 684.7 666.8 684.7 666.8
Capital Outlay 85.0 85.0
Tobacco Fund:
DHSS Library 115.0 74.8
Other Items:
DIMER Operations 1,980.2 1,980.2
DIMER Loan Repayment 198.4 198.4
DIDER Operations 200.0 200.0
DIDER Loan Repayment 17.5 17.5
Revenue Management 269.2 269.2
Program Integrity 232.8 232.8
EBT 436.8 338.3
Operations 2,556.7 2,556.7
DHSS/IRM 3,350.0 3,350.0
IRM License and Maintenance 638.0 638.0
Health Care Innovation 682.8 582.8
Technology Operations 445.0 445.0
Health Care Provider State Loan Repayment Program 1,500.0 1,500.0
Lyme Disease Education 5.0 5.0
72.0 16.9 502.2 72.0 16.9 503.2 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 11,220.4 53,436.3 11,180.2 59,300.4
18.5 0.5 56.9 2.0 35.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 344.0 9,017.7 344.0 11,450.7
53.5 16.4 250.3 70.0 16.9 273.2 (-20) Administration 8,319.7 25,476.5 8,279.5 28,092.6
195.0 195.0 (-30) Facility Operations 2,556.7 18,942.1 2,556.7 19,757.1
72.0 16.9 502.2 72.0 16.9 503.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 11,220.4 53,436.3 11,180.2 59,300.4
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
266
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(35-02-00) Medicaid and Medical Assistance
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 Personnel Costs 8,837.5 9,113.4
Travel 0.1 0.1
Contractual Services 3,959.9 4,017.1
Energy 30.7 30.7
Supplies and Materials 35.7 35.7
Capital Outlay 5.9 5.9
Tobacco Fund:
Delaware Prescription Drug Program 1,871.6 1,216.5
Medical Assistance Transition 750.0 487.5
Medicaid 667.0 433.6
Cancer Council Recommendations:
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment 147.0 147.0
Social Determinants of Health 1,000.0 650.0
Other Items:
Medicaid 6,000.0 994,136.9 6,000.0 1,079,935.4
Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities 10.0 10.0
DOC Medicaid 2,500.0 2,500.0
DPH Fees 100.0 100.0
Delaware Healthy Children Program Premiums 900.0 900.0
Medicaid Long Term Care 14,500.0 14,500.0
Disproportionate Share Hospital 3,901.4 3,901.4
Nursing Home Quality Assessment 26,000.0 26,000.0
Technology Operations 1,211.3 1,211.3
Pathways 200.0 200.0
Promise 1,750.0 1,750.0
Delaware Healthy Children Program 10,979.3 10,979.3
Renal 729.5 729.5
Hospital Quality Assessment 40,000.0
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Medicaid and Medical Assistance 56,395.6 1,023,828.2 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 (-01) Medicaid and Medical Assistance 56,395.6 1,023,828.2 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 56,395.6 1,023,828.2 94,894.6 1,109,959.8
267
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(35-05-00) Public Health
404.9 41.3 297.1 345.9 41.1 288.3 Personnel Costs 27,163.9 27,641.4
Contractual Services 82.3 3,655.0 96.7 3,904.6
Energy 337.1 337.1
Supplies and Materials 60.0 836.6 60.0 836.6
Capital Outlay 22.4 22.4
Tobacco Fund:
Personnel Costs 1,227.8 1,227.8
Contractual Services 6,055.8 4,930.1
Diabetes 292.2 189.9
New Nurse Development 3,435.3 2,748.2
Public Access Defibrillation Initiative 59.9 38.9
Cancer Council Recommendations 9,369.3 9,276.5
Uninsured Action Plan 585.4 380.5
Innovation Fund 1,500.0 1,200.0
Healthy Communities Delaware 500.0 325.0
Health Equity 5.0
Community Mobile Health 150.0
Other Items:
Tuberculosis 115.0 115.0
Child Development Watch 1,501.1 1,501.1
Preschool Diagnosis and Treatment 59.4 59.4
Immunizations 106.4 106.4
School Based Health Centers 5,363.3 5,363.3
Hepatitis B 4.0 4.0
Needle Exchange Program 660.4
Vanity Birth Certificates 14.7 14.7
Public Water 60.0 60.0
Medicaid Enhancements 205.0 205.0
Infant Mortality 100.0 100.0
Medicaid AIDS Waiver 160.0 160.0
Family Planning 325.0 325.0
Newborn 1,620.0 1,620.0
Indirect Costs 1,835.1 1,835.1
Dental Services 1,557.3 1,557.3
Food Inspection 21.0 21.0
Food Permits 575.0 575.0
Medicaid Contractors/Lab Testing and Analysis 1,155.0 1,155.0
Water Operator Certification 22.0 22.0
Health Statistics 1,800.0 1,800.0
Infant Mortality Task Force 4,201.6 4,201.6
268
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
J-1 VISA 13.5 13.5
Distressed Cemeteries 100.0 100.0
Plumbing Inspection 1,000.3 1,000.3
Cancer Council 33.1 33.1
Delaware Organ and Tissue Program 7.3 7.3
Developmental Screening 103.8 103.8
Uninsured Action Plan 18.4 18.4
Health Disparities 45.5 45.5
2.0 Medical Marijuana 480.1
EMS Technology and Reporting 225.0 225.0
14.0 18.0 14.0 18.0 Animal Welfare 4,000.0 2,041.8 4,000.0 2,538.7
Spay/Neuter Program 800.0 800.0
Nurse Family Partnership 130.0 130.0
Prescription Drug Prevention 90.0 90.0
Substance Use Disorder Services 402.7 452.7
Technology Operations 179.6 179.6
Delaware CAN 1,511.0 1,524.3
Toxicology 22.0 22.0
29.5 29.5 Birth to Three Program 906.6 9,099.8 906.6 11,504.1
6.0 6.0 Marijuana Control 476.3 476.3
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 924.7 924.7
404.9 63.3 344.6 345.9 61.1 335.8 TOTAL -- Public Health 42,166.0 57,244.8 38,836.5 60,276.0
3.0 21.0 55.0 3.0 21.0 55.0 (-10) Director's Office/Support Services 8,640.1 5,713.1 8,335.1 6,706.6
398.9 42.3 282.6 341.9 40.1 273.8 (-20) Community Health 33,466.0 49,604.3 30,462.5 51,382.8
3.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 (-30) Emergency Medical Services 59.9 1,927.4 38.9 2,186.6
404.9 63.3 344.6 345.9 61.1 335.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 42,166.0 57,244.8 38,836.5 60,276.0
(35-06-00) Substance Abuse and Mental Health
17.0 1.0 557.1 20.0 1.0 557.1 Personnel Costs 299.4 51,249.0 299.4 54,901.2
Travel 6.2 6.2
Contractual Services 1,569.9 16,948.2 1,569.9 17,376.2
Energy 1,271.8 1,271.8
Supplies and Materials 1,000.6 3,385.1 1,000.6 3,385.1
Capital Outlay 9.0 142.8 9.0 142.8
Vehicles 41.2 41.2
269
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
Tobacco Fund:
Delaware School Study 18.3 18.3
Recovery and Wellness 250.0
Other Items:
Medicare Part D 1,119.0 1,119.0
TEFRA 100.0 100.0
DPC Disproportionate Share 2,550.0 2,550.0
Kent/Sussex Detox Center 150.0 150.0
CMH Group Homes 11,258.2 11,258.2
Community Placements 17,450.9 17,450.9
Community Housing Supports 5,639.9 5,639.9
Substance Use Disorder Services 19,158.8 19,158.8
Technology Operations 1,422.4 1,422.4
Heroin Residential Program 287.9 287.9
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 8,000.0 8,000.0
Needle Exchange Program 660.4
17.0 1.0 557.1 20.0 1.0 557.1 TOTAL -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health 15,066.2 128,262.4 14,816.2 133,003.0
15.2 73.8 7.2 73.8 (-10) Administration 60.0 7,351.7 60.0 9,340.6
1.0 83.0 2.0 83.0 (-20) Community Mental Health 10,305.0 55,909.4 10,305.0 56,444.4
0.8 368.3 0.8 368.3 (-30) Delaware Psychiatric Center 3,696.8 40,241.4 3,696.8 41,471.9
1.0 32.0 10.0 1.0 32.0 (-40) Substance Abuse 1,004.4 24,759.9 754.4 25,746.1
17.0 1.0 557.1 20.0 1.0 557.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 15,066.2 128,262.4 14,816.2 133,003.0
(35-07-00) Social Services
205.6 297.1 206.6 301.1 Personnel Costs 24,764.5 26,312.8
Travel 7.8 0.8 7.8 0.8
Contractual Services 320.1 3,194.1 320.1 3,514.6
Energy 231.3 914.0 231.3 914.0
Supplies and Materials 64.1 165.9 64.1 165.9
Capital Outlay 39.8 52.8 39.8 52.8
Tobacco Fund:
SSI Supplement 984.0 639.6
270
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
Other Items:
Cost Recovery 75.1 75.1
TANF Cash Assistance 14,020.2 14,020.2
TANF Child Support Pass Through 1,200.0 1,200.0
Child Care 76,929.8 76,929.8
Emergency Assistance 1,603.9 1,603.9
Employment and Training 2,419.7 2,419.7
General Assistance 4,678.7 4,678.7
Technology Operations 6,417.7 6,417.7
Group Violence Intervention 2,900.0 2,900.0
Summer EBT Program 500.0 500.0
Family Access and Visitation 473.0 473.0
Community Food Program 433.7 433.7
Emergency Housing/Shelters 1,658.6 1,658.6
Kinship Care 60.0 60.0
Smart Food Program 1,485.0
205.6 297.1 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Social Services 2,922.2 141,187.4 2,577.8 144,541.2
190.6 200.5 190.6 204.5 (-01) Social Services 2,259.1 128,378.3 1,914.7 131,098.2
15.0 96.6 16.0 96.6 (-02) State Service Centers 663.1 12,809.1 663.1 13,443.0
205.6 297.1 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,922.2 141,187.4 2,577.8 144,541.2
(35-08-00) Visually Impaired
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 4,135.3 4,436.0
Travel 1.5 1.5
Contractual Services 775.5 980.7
Energy 75.1 75.1
Supplies and Materials 66.8 66.8
Capital Outlay 39.1 39.1
Other Items:
BEP Unassigned Vending 175.0 175.0
BEP Independence 450.0 450.0
BEP Vending 425.0 425.0
Education 295.0 295.0
Educational Technology 200.0 200.0
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Visually Impaired 1,050.0 5,588.3 1,050.0 6,094.2
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 (-01) Visually Impaired Services 1,050.0 5,588.3 1,050.0 6,094.2
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,050.0 5,588.3 1,050.0 6,094.2
271
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(35-09-00) Health Care Quality
29.7 40.3 29.7 40.3 Personnel Costs 3,985.8 5,395.6
Travel 0.3 0.3
Contractual Services 919.5 968.2
Energy 8.2 8.2
Supplies and Materials 15.2 15.2
Other Items:
HFLC 135.3 135.3
Renewal Fees 150.0 150.0
Background Check Center 1,250.0 1,250.0
LTC Survey 48.3 80.8
29.7 40.3 29.7 40.3 TOTAL -- Health Care Quality 1,583.6 4,929.0 1,616.1 6,387.5
29.7 40.3 29.7 40.3 (-01) Health Care Quality 1,583.6 4,929.0 1,616.1 6,387.5
29.7 40.3 29.7 40.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,583.6 4,929.0 1,616.1 6,387.5
(35-10-00) Child Support Services
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 Personnel Costs 188.0 3,994.1 188.0 4,312.7
Travel 9.6 9.6
Contractual Services 1,024.9 276.9 1,024.9 305.5
Energy 30.0 16.1 30.0 16.1
Supplies and Materials 23.0 23.0
Capital Outlay 162.9 162.9
Other Items:
Recoupment 25.0 25.0
Technology Operations 1,919.3 1,919.3
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,206.4 1,463.4 6,553.6
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 (-01) Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,206.4 1,463.4 6,553.6
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,463.4 6,206.4 1,463.4 6,553.6
272
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(35-11-00) Developmental Disabilities Services
1.2 1.0 407.0 1.2 1.0 408.0 Personnel Costs 42.4 31,358.3 42.4 33,089.4
Travel 1.1 1.1
Contractual Services 3,902.7 4,163.6
Energy 919.7 919.7
Supplies and Materials 810.9 810.9
Capital Outlay 13.5 13.5
Tobacco Fund:
Family Support 55.9 36.3
Autism Supports 575.0 460.0
Other Items:
Music Stipends 1.1 1.1
Purchase of Community Services 4,843.5 28,828.2 4,843.5 30,280.4
DDDS State Match 75,213.9 84,046.8
1.2 1.0 407.0 1.2 1.0 408.0 TOTAL -- Developmental Disabilities Services 5,516.8 141,049.4 5,382.2 153,326.5
1.2 1.0 80.8 0.5 1.0 74.5 (-10) Administration 617.4 7,682.0 502.4 8,371.8
203.8 204.8 (-20) Stockley Center 18,280.9 18,851.5
122.4 0.7 128.7 (-30) Community Services 4,899.4 115,086.5 4,879.8 126,103.2
1.2 1.0 407.0 1.2 1.0 408.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,516.8 141,049.4 5,382.2 153,326.5
273
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Personnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(35-14-00) Services for Aging and Adults
with Physical Disabilities
24.8 583.9 24.8 579.9 Personnel Costs 47,332.8 49,740.7
Travel 1.1 1.1
Contractual Services 22,014.6 22,304.6
Energy 1,258.5 1,258.5
Supplies and Materials 2,225.6 2,225.6
Capital Outlay 50.5 50.5
Tobacco Fund:
Attendant Care 568.5 369.5
Caregivers Support 153.2 133.2
Respite Care 25.0 25.0
Other Items:
Community Based Services 500.0 500.0
Nutrition Program 789.9 789.9
Long Term Care 249.1 249.1
Long Term Care Prospective Payment 469.5 469.5
IV Therapy 559.0 559.0
Medicare Part D 1,674.3 1,674.3
Hospice 25.0 25.0
Senior Trust Fund 15.0 15.0
Medicare Part C - DHCI 250.0 250.0
Technology Operations 83.2 83.2
Respite Care 110.0 110.0
24.8 583.9 24.8 579.9 TOTAL -- Services for Aging and Adults 4,239.5 74,115.3 4,020.5 76,813.2
with Physical Disabilities
24.8 104.3 24.8 103.3 (-01) Administration/Community Services 1,261.7 28,663.9 1,042.7 30,649.4
479.6 476.6 (-20) Hospital for the Chronically Ill 2,977.8 45,451.4 2,977.8 46,163.8
24.8 583.9 24.8 579.9 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 4,239.5 74,115.3 4,020.5 76,813.2
1,007.6 84.3 2,926.2 955.8 82.1 2,919.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 141,623.7 1,635,847.5 175,837.5 1,756,255.4
HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES
274
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(37-01-00) Management Support Services
5.0 8.2 204.9 6.8 7.0 204.3 Personnel Costs 471.4 20,211.9 471.4 21,481.3
Travel 22.2 22.2
Contractual Services 1,500.0 4,876.7 1,526.5 4,876.7
Energy 22.2 22.2
Supplies and Materials 311.6 311.6
Capital Outlay 8.4 8.4
Other Items:
MIS Development 7,716.5 8,466.6
Agency Operations 613.9 613.9
Background Check Center 80.0 120.0
Population Contingency 2,500.0 2,500.0
Services Integration 61.1 61.1
5.0 8.2 204.9 6.8 7.0 204.3 TOTAL -- Management Support Services 2,051.4 36,344.5 2,117.9 38,364.0
8.0 8.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 3,907.6 3,958.6
4.3 0.5 61.0 4.3 0.5 61.0 (-15) Office of the Director 180.0 6,091.1 220.0 6,436.8
0.7 7.7 37.7 2.5 6.5 37.1 (-20) Fiscal Services 371.4 3,140.8 371.4 3,568.2
13.0 13.0 (-25) Facilities Management 4,160.2 4,230.4
(-30) Human Resources 69.8 69.8
7.0 7.0 (-35) Center for Professional Development 706.3 753.8
58.0 58.0 (-40) Education Services 7,567.5 7,780.4
20.2 20.2 (-50) Management Information Systems 1,500.0 10,701.2 1,526.5 11,566.0
5.0 8.2 204.9 6.8 7.0 204.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,051.4 36,344.5 2,117.9 38,364.0
(37-04-00) Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
8.0 30.8 176.0 8.0 30.8 176.0 Personnel Costs 3,192.7 16,885.2 3,192.7 17,929.2
Travel 14.9 44.9
Contractual Services 2,500.0 28,787.6 2,500.0 28,757.6
Energy 137.2 137.2
Supplies and Materials 318.5 318.5
Capital Outlay 14.9 14.9
Tobacco Fund:
Prevention Programs for Youth 40.0 40.0
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
PersonnelPersonnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
275
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
PersonnelPersonnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
Other Items:
2.0 2.0 Birth to Three Program 152.5 165.6
57.0 57.0 K-5 Early Intervention 5,591.2 6,015.7
Targeted Prevention Programs 1,725.0 1,725.0
Middle School Behavioral Health Consultants 2,964.3 2,964.3
8.0 30.8 235.0 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 5,732.7 56,591.3 5,732.7 58,072.9
5.0 4.0 23.0 5.0 4.0 23.0 (-10) Managed Care Organization 1,036.0 5,313.4 1,036.0 3,960.6
3.0 1.5 69.5 3.0 1.5 69.5 (-20) Prevention/Early Intervention 405.1 12,335.4 405.1 13,450.9
24.8 53.0 24.8 53.0 (-30) Periodic Treatment 2,691.6 19,189.9 2,691.6 18,905.0
0.5 89.5 0.5 89.5 (-40) 24 Hour Treatment 1,600.0 19,752.6 1,600.0 21,756.4
8.0 30.8 235.0 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,732.7 56,591.3 5,732.7 58,072.9
(37-05-00) Youth Rehabilitative Services
1.0 393.0 1.0 393.0 Personnel Costs 33,955.1 36,709.0
Travel 16.8 16.8
Contractual Services 14,416.2 14,416.2
Energy 898.1 898.1
Supplies and Materials 1,438.7 1,438.7
Capital Outlay 6.7 6.7
1.0 393.0 1.0 393.0 TOTAL -- Youth Rehabilitative Services 50,731.6 53,485.5
9.0 10.0 (-10) Office of the Director 924.6 982.8
1.0 80.0 1.0 80.0 (-30) Community Services 18,401.4 18,173.9
304.0 303.0 (-50) Secure Care 31,405.6 34,328.8
1.0 393.0 1.0 393.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 50,731.6 53,485.5
(37-06-00) Family Services
16.0 6.0 402.1 16.0 6.0 402.1 Personnel Costs 653.7 32,474.3 653.7 38,139.8
Travel 20.4 20.4
Contractual Services 3,340.8 3,340.8
Energy 5.2 5.2
Supplies and Materials 73.4 73.4
Capital Outlay 13.8 13.8
276
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
PersonnelPersonnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
Other Items:
Emergency Material Assistance 31.0 31.0
Child Welfare/Contractual Services 1,000.0 39,318.6 1,000.0 43,683.2
16.0 6.0 402.1 16.0 6.0 402.1 TOTAL -- Family Services 1,653.7 75,277.5 1,653.7 85,307.6
40.0 40.0 (-10) Office of the Director 34.7 5,544.7 34.7 6,020.0
9.0 2.0 212.1 9.0 2.0 212.1 (-30) Intake/Investigation 246.0 17,125.4 246.0 20,183.4
7.0 4.0 150.0 7.0 4.0 150.0 (-40) Intervention/Treatment 1,373.0 52,607.4 1,373.0 59,104.2
16.0 6.0 402.1 16.0 6.0 402.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,653.7 75,277.5 1,653.7 85,307.6
30.0 45.0 1,235.0 31.8 43.8 1,234.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES 9,437.8 218,944.9 9,504.3 235,230.0
FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND
THEIR FAMILIES
277
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(38-01-00) Administration
109.0 111.0 Personnel Costs 8,395.2 9,173.0
Travel 190.1 190.1
Contractual Services 3,014.5 4,015.4
Energy 166.6 166.6
Supplies and Materials 102.4 101.9
Capital Outlay 1.0 1.0
Other Items:
Information Technology 3,608.8 3,608.8
Drug Testing 112.6 112.6
4.0 4.0 Expungement Acts 219.5 219.5
113.0 115.0 TOTAL -- Administration 15,810.7 17,588.9
16.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Commissioner 1,391.5 1,626.3
3.0 2.0 (-02) Human Resources 406.3 332.1
10.0 10.0 (-03) Planning, Research and Reentry 1,626.1 1,696.1
3.0 3.0 (-04) Education 490.8 499.6
26.0 26.0 (-10) Administrative Services 4,039.6 4,466.5
44.0 44.0 (-12) Central Offender Records 3,179.3 3,458.0
11.0 14.0 (-14) Information Technology 4,677.1 5,510.3
113.0 115.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 15,810.7 17,588.9
(38-02-00) Healthcare, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services
12.0 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,356.7 1,480.6
Contractual Services 12.3
Medical Services 81,251.7 89,987.8
Drug and Alcohol Treatment 8,689.8
12.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Healthcare, Substance Abuse 91,298.2 91,480. 7
and Mental Health Services
12.0 13.0 (-01) Medical Treatment and Services 91,298.2 91,480.7
12.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 91,298.2 91,480.7
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
278
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
(38-04-00) Prisons
10.0 1,905.0 10.0 1,904.0 Personnel Costs 866.4 217,218.0 866.4 240,219.3
Travel 19.0 76.0 19.0 76.0
Contractual Services 480.2 8,469.8 480.2 9,886.1
Energy 7,454.6 7,454.6
Supplies and Materials 1,847.6 14,153.3 1,847.6 14,153.3
Capital Outlay 91.5 183.4 91.5 183.4
Other Items:
Emergency Preparedness 23.6 23.6
Gate Money 8.0 8.0
1.0 1.0 Prison Arts 110.1 123.2
JTVCC Fence 50.0 50.0
Central Supply Warehouse 96.2 96.2
Vehicles 40.5 40.5
10.0 1,906.0 10.0 1,905.0 TOTAL -- Prisons 3,345.2 247,843.0 3,345.2 272,273.7
8.0 8.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Prisons 2,492.2 2,581.5
703.0 703.0 (-03) James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 87,346.4 95,828.0
368.0 367.0 (-04) Sussex Correctional Institution 47,480.8 52,395.5
131.0 131.0 (-05) Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution 16,116.6 17,818.1
358.0 358.0 (-06) Howard R. Young Correctional Institution 43,486.5 47,797.6
74.0 74.0 (-08) Special Operations 11,535.3 12,640. 1
10.0 15.0 10.0 15.0 (-09) Delaware Correctional Industries 3,345.2 2,069.5 3,345.2 2,306.8
70.0 70.0 (-12) Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy 6,437.7 7,800.7
17.0 17.0 (-13) Intelligence Operations Center 2,045.9 2,168.8
87.0 87.0 (-20) Food Services 20,907.7 21,998.0
75.0 75.0 (-40) Facilities Maintenance 7,924.4 8,938.6
10.0 1,906.0 10.0 1,905.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,345.2 247,843.0 3,345.2 272,273.7
279
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
(38-06-00) Community Corrections
612.0 609.0 Personnel Costs 70,610.5 77,845.4
Travel 5.0 30.0 5.0 70.0
Contractual Services 128.0 5,766.7 128.0 6,316.8
Energy 30.0 1,105.1 30.0 1,105.1
Supplies and Materials 369.7 939.6 369.7 1,396.3
Capital Outlay 95.0 759.2 95.0 218.9
Other Item:
Riverview Cemetery Maintenance 70.0 70.0
612.0 609.0 TOTAL -- Community Corrections 627.7 79,281.1 627.7 87,022.5
5.0 6.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 1,083.7 1,201.7
360.0 361.0 (-02) Probation and Parole 47,969.7 52,691.4
83.0 82.0 (-07) Sussex County Community Corrections 437.7 10,693.1 437.7 11,711.5
63.0 59.0 (-08) Kent County Community Corrections 95.0 8,810.1 95.0 9,500.4
38.0 38.0 (-13) Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment Facility 38.0 3,784.1 38.0 4,207.6
63.0 63.0 (-14) Plummer Community Corrections Center 57.0 6,940.4 57.0 7,709.9
612.0 609.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 627.7 79,281.1 627.7 87,022.5
10.0 2,643.0 10.0 2,642.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION 3,972.9 434,233.0 3,972.9 468,365.8
280
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(40-01-00) Office of the Secretary
20.2 16.1 78.7 27.3 40.4 115.3 Personnel Costs 2,290.4 6,734.2 2,290.4 10,691.1
Travel 29.9 5.9 29.9 5.9
Contractual Services 1,071.3 935.6 1,071.3 1,203.3
Energy 77.5 658.4 77.5 658.4
Supplies and Materials 152.8 79.2 152.8 79.2
Capital Outlay 51.2 51.2
Vehicles 30.0 30.0
Internship Program 203.4 203.4
Other Items:
Non-Game Habitat 20.0 20.0
Coastal Zone Management 15.0 15.0
Special Projects/Other Items 15.0 15.0
Outdoor Delaware 105.0 105.0
Cost Recovery 20.0 20.0
SRF Future Administration 5,750.0 5,750.0
Other Items 120.0 120.0
20.2 16.1 78.7 27.3 40.4 115.3 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 9,748.1 8,616.7 9,748.1 12,841.3
4.0 17.0 4.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 1,064.0 3,475.9 1,064.0 3,341.9
0.5 7.8 20.7 0.5 6.8 6.7 (-03) Community Affairs 687.2 2,426.7 687.2 1,388.2
1.0 1.0 (-05) Office of Innovation and 618.3 524.0 618.3 713.2
Technology Services
19.7 2.3 1.0 19.7 2.3 1.0 (-06) Environmental Finance 5,780.0 83.3 5,780.0 94.2
2.0 39.0 2.0 39.0 (-07) Fiscal Management 1,598.6 2,106.8 1,598.6 2,558.8
7.1 25.3 51.6 (-08) Natural Resources Police 4,745.0
20.2 16.1 78.7 27.3 40.4 115.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,748.1 8,616.7 9,748.1 12,841.3
(40-03-00) Office of Natural Resources
58.3 99.7 195.0 49.7 77.9 161.4 Personnel Costs 10,249.2 22,323.0 10,249.2 21,181.3
Travel 65.8 8.1 65.8 8.1
Contractual Services 9,668.5 3,503.7 9,668.5 3,863.7
Energy 281.9 1,055.9 281.9 1,055.9
Supplies and Materials 1,910.6 789.8 1,910.6 789.8
Capital Outlay 232.7 2.0 232.7 2.0
Other Items:
Aquaculture 5.0 5.0
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
281
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Spraying and Insecticides 789.9 789.9
Oyster Recovery Fund 10.0 10.0
Beaver Control, Phragmites and Deer Management 72.9 72.9
Boat Repairs 40.0 40.0
Non-Game Habitat 50.0 50.0
Natural Heritage Program 19.0 192.4 19.0 192.4
Clean Vessel Program 32.4 32.4
Duck Stamp 180.0 180.0
Junior Duck Stamp 5.0 5.0
Trout Stamp 50.0 50.0
Finfish Development 130.0 130.0
Fisheries Restoration 600.0 600.0
Northern Delaware Wetlands 277.5 277.5
Revenue Refund 38.0 38.0
1.0 1.0 Tick Control Program 157.6 167.7
Killens Pond Water Park 520.0 520.0
Cape Enterprise 275.0 275.0
Beach Erosion Control Program 8,000.0 8,000.0
Sand Bypass System 80.0 80.0
Tax Ditches* 225.0 225.0
Director's Office Personnel 72.4 72.4
Director's Office Operations 51.8 51.8
Wildlife and Fisheries Personnel 1,092.3 1,092.3
Wildlife and Fisheries Operations 2,442.8 2,442.8
Conservation Access Pass 50.0 50.0
Enforcement Personnel 553.9 553.9
Enforcement Operations 581.1 581.1
Waterway Management Fund 1,300.0 1,300.0
Auburn Valley 20.0 20.0
Sediment and Stormwater 554.9
Other Items 1,653.5 1,653.5
58.3 99.7 196.0 49.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Office of Natural Resources 40,458.4 29,200.3 41,013.3 28,428.7
11.5 66.5 96.0 11.5 50.5 82.0 (-02) Parks and Recreation 23,300.5 12,798.4 23,300.5 12,666.3
34.9 30.2 50.9 28.3 24.4 31.3 (-03) Fish and Wildlife 6,363.6 8,427.1 6,363.6 7,513.1
11.9 3.0 49.1 9.9 3.0 49.1 (-04) Watershed Stewardship 10,794.3 7,974.8 11,349.2 8,249.3
58.3 99.7 196.0 49.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 40,458.4 29,200.3 41,013.3 28,428.7
*Pursuant to 7 Del. C. § 3921
282
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(40-04-00) Office of Environmental Protection
98.9 124.5 92.6 98.4 122.0 89.6 Personnel Costs 3,604.6 9,933.5 3,604.6 10,133.1
Travel 53.0 53.0
Contractual Services 1,785.9 1,168.1 1,785.9 1,236.1
Energy 118.5 118.5
Supplies and Materials 106.4 299.8 106.4 299.8
Capital Outlay 130.0 130.0
Other Items:
Local Emergency Planning Committees 343.0 343.0
AST Administration 404.4 851.6
HSCA - Clean-up 20,121.1 20,121.1
HSCA - Brownfields 5,051.7 5,051.7
HSCA - Administration 2,595.7 2,595.7
SARA 30.0 14.3 30.0 14.3
UST Administration 390.6 390.6
UST Recovered Costs 100.0 100.0
Stage II Vapor Recovery 75.0 75.0
Extremely Hazardous Substance Program 180.9 253.1
Environmental Response 525.8 525.8
Non-Title V 164.8 804.2
Enhanced I and M Program 241.2 241.2
Public Outreach 20.0 20.0
Tire Administration 196.7 196.7
Tire Clean-up 1,500.0 1,500.0
Whole Basin Management/TMDL 643.8 643.8
Board of Certification 14.0 14.0
Environmental Labs Personnel 1,100.0 1,100.0
Environmental Labs Expenditures 467.0 467.0
Surface Water Personnel 362.2 362.2
Surface Water Expenditures 96.8 1,509.9
Groundwater Personnel 59.1 59.1
Groundwater Expenditures 207.5 2,601.0
283
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Water Supply Personnel 220.9 220.9
Water Supply Expenditures 201.0 201.0
Wetlands Personnel 497.2 497.2
Wetlands Expenditures 128.5 152.2
Hazardous Waste Transporter Fees 91.6 91.6
Waste End Personnel 30.4 30.4
Waste End Assessment 73.7 184.7
Hazardous Waste Personnel 170.3 170.3
Hazardous Waste Fees 32.5 66.9
Solid Waste Transporter Personnel 92.9 92.9
Solid Waste Transporter Fees 21.2 21.2
Solid Waste Personnel 427.4 427.4
Solid Waste Fees 55.0 188.2
Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site 490.0 490.0
SRF Future Administration 450.0 450.0
RGGI LIHEAP 780.0 780.0
RGGI CO2 Emissions 10,140.0 10,140.0
RGGI Administration 10% 1,579.9 1,579.9
RGGI Reduction Project 1,560.0 1,560.0
RGGI Weatherization 1,560.0 1,560.0
Other Items 1,174.8 1,174.8
98.9 124.5 92.6 98.4 122.0 89.6 TOTAL -- Office of Environmental Protection 59,214.7 12,668.0 64,482.4 12,935.6
19.0 32.0 11.0 19.0 32.0 11.0 (-02) Air Quality 4,454.4 1,987.3 5,093.8 2,074.5
19.8 39.9 44.3 19.8 39.9 44.3 (-03) Water 4,038.6 5,698.7 7,868.9 5,954.6
33.3 44.4 22.3 32.8 41.9 19.3 (-04) Waste and Hazardous Substances 34,083.9 3,314.0 34,881.9 3,176.1
26.8 8.2 15.0 26.8 8.2 15.0 (-05) Climate, Coastal, and Energy 16,637.8 1,668.0 16,637.8 1,730.4
98.9 124.5 92.6 98.4 122.0 89.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 59,214.7 12,668.0 64,482.4 12,935.6
177.4 240.3 367.3 175.4 240.3 367.3 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL 109,421.2 50,485.0 115,243.8 54,205.6
RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
284
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(45-01-00) Office of the Secretary
45.8 10.5 118.9 43.0 10.5 121.7 Personnel Costs 2,640.6 12,378.2 3,239.3 13,977.2
Travel 39.0 22.7 39.0 22.7
Contractual Services 355.3 1,745.0 355.3 3,782.8
Energy 18.7 477.4 18.7 477.4
Supplies and Materials 42.0 825.5 42.0 826.7
Capital Outlay 5.0 52.6 5.0 52.6
Other Items:
Police Training Council 11.8 11.8
0.8 0.8 Local Emergency Planning Councils 58.4 62.4
2.0 2.0 School Safety Plans 324.6 346.7
ITC Funds 15.0 15.0
Brain Injury Trust Fund 50.0 50.0
Body Camera Program 500.3 500.3
Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police 2,125.0 2,125.0
Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - Local Law Enforcement 2,125.0 2,125.0
System Support 888.2 888.2
Hazardous Waste Cleanup 100.0 100.0
Resale - Communication Parts 336.0 336.0
Vehicles 170.4 170.4
Other Items 0.7 0.7
Retired Canines 36.0
POST/DEPAC 69.1
45.8 10.5 121.7 43.0 10.5 124.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 8,845.9 16,461.5 9,444.6 20,230.7
2.0 21.0 2.0 20.0 (-01) Administration 4,350.0 3,401.3 4,350.0 3,607.9
3.5 23.5 3.5 23.5 (-20) Communication 1,635.6 3,045.8 1,635.6 4,640.4
31.8 11.2 30.0 14.0 (-30) Delaware Emergency Management Agency 1,225.5 1,521.6
8.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 (-40) Highway Safety 200.4 219.4
4.0 3.0 1.0 (-50) Developmental Disabilities Council 20.0 127.0
2.0 2.0 (-60) State Council for Persons with Disabilities 340.2 367.5
7.0 7.0 (-70) Division of Gaming Enforcement 2,860.3 3,459.0
62.0 62.0 (-80) Division of Forensic Science 8,228.3 9,746.9
45.8 10.5 121.7 43.0 10.5 124.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,845.9 16,461.5 9,444.6 20,230.7
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
285
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
(45-02-00) Capitol Police
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 Personnel Costs 92.4 10,760.0 135.4 13,027.8
Travel 5.5 5.5
Contractual Services 439.7 514.1
Supplies and Materials 138.6 138.6
Other Item:
Special Duty 168.6 271.9
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Capitol Police 261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,686.0
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 (-10) Capitol Police 261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,686.0
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,686.0
(45-04-00) Division of Alcohol and Tobacco
Enforcement
1.5 2.0 11.5 1.5 2.0 11.5 Personnel Costs 43.1 1,620.2 43.1 1,832.8
Travel 2.8 0.5 2.8 0.5
Contractual Services 36.6 297.5 36.6 304.5
Supplies and Materials 10.0 25.2 10.0 25.2
Capital Outlay 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1
Tobacco Fund:
4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 482.3 482.3
Contractual Services 101.1 101.1
Supplies and Materials 24.1 24.1
Other Items 110.0 110.0
13.0 13.0 Marijuana Control Act 2,445.0 2,458.8
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Division of Alcohol and Tobacco 3,256.0 1,944.5 3,269.8 2,164.1
Enforcement
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 (-10) Division of Alcohol and Tobacco 3,256.0 1,944.5 3,269.8 2,164.1
Enforcement
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,256.0 1,944.5 3,269.8 2,164.1
286
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
(45-05-00) Office of the Marijuana
Commissioner
3.0 Personnel Costs 414.0
Contractual Services 6.3
4.0 4.0 Marijuana Control Act 890.9 877.1
2.0 Medical Marijuana 480.1
4.0 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Marijuana 890.9 1,357.2 420.3
Commissioner
4.0 6.0 3.0 (-10) Office of the Marijuana 890.9 1,357.2 420.3
Commissioner
4.0 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 890.9 1,357.2 420.3
(45-06-00) State Police
51.8 68.0 866.2 51.8 70.0 880.2 Personnel Costs 6,428.4 139,728.6 6,428.4 168,416.7
Travel 136.8 136.8
Contractual Services 1,570.4 7,841.5 1,570.4 8,673.0
Energy 145.7 145.7
Supplies and Materials 1,391.1 7,497.0 1,391.1 7,497.0
Capital Outlay 1,046.0 146.0 1,046.0 146.0
Other Items:
Vehicles 79.8 3,609.6 79.8 3,609.6
Real Time Crime Reporting 48.1 48.1
Other Items 112.5 112.5
Crime Reduction Fund 110.0 110.0
Special Duty Fund 7,069.2 7,069.2
20.0 20.0 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police
15.0 15.0 Body Camera Program 2,032.0 2,500.7
15.0 15.0 Expungement Acts 1,079.4 1,278.1
19.0 19.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program 2,308.0 2,485.2
5.0 5.0 Lethal Firearms Safety Program 530.3 586.4
10.0 10.0 Permit to Purchase 1,100.0 4,101.9
51.8 88.0 930.2 51.8 90.0 944.2 TOTAL -- State Police 17,882.3 166,128.1 17,882.3 199,550.3
287
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Line Item
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
59.0 60.0 (-01) Executive 226.7 9,682.4 226.7 11,076.3
5.0 5.0 (-02) Building Maintenance and Construction 655.8 710.4
32.0 384.0 32.0 384.0 (-03) Patrol 4,183.6 66,369.7 4,183.6 81,735.2
35.5 12.0 155.5 35.5 12.0 155.5 (-04) Criminal Investigation 6,426.3 30,914.0 6,426.3 37,961.3
10.0 63.0 10.0 63.0 (-05) Special Investigation 588.7 13,841.5 588.7 15,942.2
28.0 28.0 (-06) Aviation 7,531.9 8,659.7
13.3 14.0 4.7 13.3 16.0 2.7 (-07) Traffic 3,165.4 1,368.4 3,165.4 1,908.1
17.0 102.0 17.0 117.0 (-08) State Bureau of Identification 1,455.2 10,328.4 1,455.2 14,376.1
11.0 11.0 (-09) Training 340.7 3,180.7 340.7 3,564.4
1.0 3.0 95.0 1.0 3.0 95.0 (-10) Communications 212.1 10,013.2 212.1 11,104.1
13.0 13.0 (-11) Transportation 1,283.6 9,999.4 1,283.6 10,130.6
2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 (-12) Community Relations 2,242.7 2,381.9
51.8 88.0 930.2 51.8 90.0 944.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 17,882.3 166,128.1 17,882.3 199,550.3
99.1 122.5 1,168.4 96.3 126.5 1,197.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND 31,136.1 195,877.9 32,361.2 236,051.4
HOMELAND SECURITY
288
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC GF TFO GF TFO
(55-01-00) Office of the Secretary
(55-01-01) Office of the Secretary
36.0 36.0 Personnel Costs 3,319.1 3,319.1
Travel 24.1 24.1
Contractual Services 153.8 153.8
Supplies and Materials 6.5 6.5
Salary Contingency 366.8 366.8
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,870.3 3,870.3
(55-01-02) Finance
57.0 57.0 Personnel Costs 14,319.4 14,319.4
Travel 7.1 7.1
Contractual Services 6,259.2 6,259.2
Energy 1,021.9 1,021.9
Supplies and Materials 383.2 383.2
57.0 57.0 TOTAL -- Finance 21,990.8 21,990.8
(55-01-03) Community Relations
7.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 907.9 907.9
Travel 10.0 10.0
Contractual Services 124.8 124.8
Supplies and Materials 27.0 27.0
7.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Community Relations 1,069.7 1,069.7
(55-01-04) Human Resources
Travel 6.2 6.2
Contractual Services 283.5 283.5
Supplies and Materials 47.7 47.7
TOTAL -- Human Resources 337.4 337.4
100.0 100.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 27,268.2 27,268.2
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
289
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC GF TFO GF TFO
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
(55-02-01) Technology and Innovation
18.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 1,568.9 1,575.5
Travel 24.1 24.1
Contractual Services 15,085.2 15,085.2
Supplies and Materials 1,137.4 1,137.4
18.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Technology and Innovation 17,815.6 17,822.2
(55-03-01) Planning
50.0 10.0 50.0 10.0 Personnel Costs 4,938.1 4,967.5
Travel 25.4 25.4
Contractual Services 1,622.7 1,847.3
Energy 7.0 7.0
Supplies and Materials 128.3 128.3
Capital Outlay 10.0 10.0
50.0 10.0 50.0 10.0 TOTAL -- Planning 6,731.5 6,985.5
(55-04-00) Maintenance and Operations
(55-04-70) Maintenance Districts
687.0 30.0 687.0 30.0 Personnel Costs 50,542.5 50,645.9
Travel 16.9 16.9
Contractual Services 12,099.9 12,099.9
Energy 2,486.1 2,486.1
Supplies and Materials 9,272.4 9,272.4
Capital Outlay 210.0 210.0
Snow/Storm Contingency 10,000.0 10,000.0
687.0 30.0 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance Districts 84,627.8 84,731.2
687.0 30.0 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance and Operations 84,627.8 84,731.2
290
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC GF TFO GF TFO
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
(55-06-01) Delaware Transportation Authority
Delaware Transit Corporation
Transit Operations 116,794.6 118,564.7
Taxi Services Support "E & D" 148.5 148.5
Kent and Sussex Transportation "E & D" 1,494.3 1,494.3
TOTAL -- Delaware Transit Corporation 118,437.4 120,207.5
DTA Indebtedness
Debt Service
Transportation Trust Fund 91,564.8 95,138.3
TOTAL -- DTA Indebtedness 91,564.8 95,138.3
TOTAL -- Delaware Transportation Authority* 210,002.2 215,345.8
*Delaware Transportation Authority, 2 Del. C. c. 13.
These funds, except the Regulatory Revolving Funds, are not deposited with the State Treasurer.
(55-07-01) US 301 Maintenance Operations
9.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 732.9 732.9
Contractual Services 2,368.4 3,397.2
Energy 98.5 98.5
Supplies and Materials 222.0 222.0
Debt Service 16,695.6 18,833.9
9.0 9.0 TOTAL -- US 301 Maintenance Operations 20,117.4 23,284.5
(55-08-00) Transportation Solutions
(55-08-30) Project Teams
64.0 253.0 64.0 253.0 Personnel Costs 6,904.4 6,913.0
Travel 6.0 6.0
Contractual Services 800.9 800.9
Energy 34.9 34.9
Supplies and Materials 207.2 207.2
Capital Outlay 171.4 171.4
64.0 253.0 64.0 253.0 TOTAL -- Project Teams 8,124.8 8,133.4
291
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC GF TFO GF TFO
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025
Personnel
(55-08-40) Traffic
141.0 3.0 141.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 12,083.7 12,087.8
Contractual Services 4,606.6 4,606.6
Energy 586.8 586.8
Supplies and Materials 553.1 553.1
Capital Outlay 47.7 47.7
141.0 3.0 141.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Traffic 17,877.9 17,882.0
205.0 256.0 205.0 256.0 TOTAL -- Transportation Solutions 26,002.7 26,015.4
(55-11-00) Motor Vehicles
(55-11-10) Administration
411.0 411.0 Personnel Costs 28,551.1 29,341.4
Travel 20.0 20.0
Contractual Services 4,577.1 5,610.1
Supplies and Materials 703.3 703.3
Capital Outlay 53.1 53.1
Motorcycle Safety 154.0 154.0
411.0 411.0 TOTAL -- Administration 34,058.6 35,881.9
(55-11-60) Toll Administration
106.0 106.0 Personnel Costs 8,379.9 8,379.9
Travel 3.0 3.0
Contractual Services 3,062.3 3,062.3
Energy 273.3 273.3
Supplies and Materials 306.3 306.3
Capital Outlay 41.0 41.0
Contractual - E-ZPass Operations 5,000.0 18,081.2 5,000.0 15,281.2
106.0 106.0 TOTAL -- Toll Administration 5,000.0 30,147.0 5,000.0 27,347.0
517.0 517.0 TOTAL -- Motor Vehicles 5,000.0 64,205.6 5,000.0 63,228.9
1,586.0 296.0 1,586.0 296.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5,000.0 456,771.0 5,000.0 464,681.7
292
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(60-01-00) Administration
17.6 32.8 3.6 17.6 50.8 4.6 Personnel Costs 2,136.4 296.2 5,857.4 484.4
Travel 13.0 20.0
Contractual Services 1,494.6 299.1 1,544.6 374.5
Energy 11.4 11.4
Supplies and Materials 66.0 15.0 91.0 6.0
Capital Outlay 40.0 40.0
17.6 32.8 3.6 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Administration 3,750.0 621.7 7,553.0 876.3
1.0 6.6 0.4 1.0 6.6 0.4 (-10) Office of the Secretary 1,605.9 296.9 1,605.9 349.5
8.0 1.0 8.0 1.0 (-20) Office of Occupational and Labor Market 99.1 106.9
Information
8.6 17.2 2.2 8.6 17.2 3.2 (-40) Administrative Support 2,144.1 225.7 2,144.1 419.9
9.0 27.0 (-50) Paid Family Medical Leave 3,803.0
17.6 32.8 3.6 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,750.0 621.7 7,553.0 876.3
(60-06-00) Unemployment Insurance
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 188.3 188.3
Travel 0.1 0.1
Contractual Services 210.9 210.9
Energy 1.0 1.0
Supplies and Materials 2.5 2.5
Capital Outlay 2.2 2.2
Other Item:
Revenue Refund 71.9 71.9
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Unemployment Insurance 476.9 476.9
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 (-01) Unemployment Insurance 476.9 476.9
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 476.9 476.9
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
293
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(60-07-00) Industrial Affairs
16.0 53.4 18.6 12.6 60.8 18.6 Personnel Costs 5,647.2 1,553.3 7,047.2 1,652.5
Travel 38.3 60.3
Contractual Services 2,226.1 162.1 6,801.9 169.6
Supplies and Materials 34.0 53.6
Capital Outlay 43.6 43.6
Wage Theft 17.0
16.0 53.4 18.6 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Industrial Affairs 7,989.2 1,715.4 14,023.6 1,822.1
1.1 37.9 1.1 38.9 (-01) Office of Workers' Compensation 5,819.8 6,349.8
5.4 14.0 9.6 2.0 20.4 9.6 (-02) Office of Labor Law Enforcement 1,871.7 908.9 7,336.1 960.7
6.5 1.5 6.5 1.5 (-03) Occupational Safety and Health 297.7 337.7
Administration/Bureau of Labor Statistics
3.0 9.0 3.0 9.0 (-04) Anti-Discrimination 806.5 861.4
16.0 53.4 18.6 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 7,989.2 1,715.4 14,023.6 1,822.1
(60-08-00) Vocational Rehabilitation
128.5 1.5 2.0 128.5 1.5 2.0 Personnel Costs 449.4 163.2 449.4 172.2
Travel 0.5 0.5
Contractual Services 566.0 3,632.6 566.0 3,634.4
Supplies and Materials 32.0 76.9 32.0 76.9
Other Item:
Supported Employment 560.7 560.7
128.5 1.5 2.0 128.5 1.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Vocational Rehabilitation 1,047.4 4,433.9 1,047.4 4,444.7
74.5 1.5 2.0 74.5 1.5 2.0 (-10) Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1,047.4 4,433.9 1,047.4 4,444.7
54.0 54.0 (-20) Disability Determination Services
128.5 1.5 2.0 128.5 1.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,047.4 4,433.9 1,047.4 4,444.7
294
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
(60-09-00) Employment and Training
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 Personnel Costs 310.2 1,942.0 310.2 2,224.8
Travel 5.0 3.0 5.0 3.0
Contractual Services 187.6 826.6 187.6 936.9
Energy 7.3 7.3
Supplies and Materials 20.0 21.4 20.0 21.4
Other Items:
Summer Youth Program 625.0 625.0
Welfare Reform 863.1 863.1
Blue Collar Skills 3,930.0 3,930.0
Workforce Development 630.0 630.0
Learning for Careers Program 500.0 500.0
Elevate Delaware 500.0 500.0
Advancement Through Pardons and Expungements 175.0 175.0
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Employment and Training 4,452.8 6,093.4 4,452.8 6,486.5
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 (-20) Employment and Training Services 4,452.8 6,093.4 4,452.8 6,486.5
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,452.8 6,093.4 4,452.8 6,486.5
350.1 94.7 49.2 345.7 120.1 50.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 17,716.3 12,864.4 27,553.7 13,629.6
295
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(65-01-00) Agriculture
20.2 46.2 82.6 19.7 46.7 82.6 Personnel Costs 4,675.6 7,480.6 4,675.6 7,971.3
Travel 131.5 26.8 131.5 26.8
Contractual Services 1,307.7 661.0 1,391.6 726.8
Energy 33.1 22.7 33.1 22.7
Supplies and Materials 275.8 131.1 275.8 131.1
Capital Outlay 348.3 20.5 348.3 20.5
Other Items:
2.0 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 126.6 126.6
Nutrient Management Program 823.3 823.3
Agriculture Development Program 139.6 139.6
Plant Pest Survey and Control 10.0 10.0
Cover Crops 19.6 19.6
Poultry Health Surveillance 497.2 497.2
Carvel Center/Irrigation 260.0 260.0
Educational Assistance 15.0 15.0
Revenue Refund 7.7 7.7
Fingerprints 110.0 110.0
Fingerprinting 75.5 75.5
Equine Drug Testing 1,015.0 1,015.0
Research and Development 75.0 75.0
Purses and Promotions 35.0 35.0
Pet Food Registration Software 5.0 5.0
Ag Production Assistance Program 2,000.0
Dairy Risk Management 87.9
20.2 48.2 82.6 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Agriculture 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,320.7 12,736.8
(65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line ItemPersonnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program
296
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line ItemPersonnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
$ Program $ Program
1.0 16.0 1.5 16.5 (-01) Administration 327.5 2,756.6 327.5 4,976.3
7.0 7.0 (-02) Agriculture Compliance 45.0 729.2 45.0 775.1
8.2 13.7 5.1 7.7 13.7 4.6 (-03) Food Products Inspection 1,156.5 516.8 1,174.1 539.2
5.0 2.5 17.5 5.0 2.5 17.5 (-04) Forest Service 801.7 1,537.9 801.7 1,662.5
1.0 11.0 1.0 11.0 (-05) Harness Racing Commission 2,434.8 2,434.8
2.0 7.0 2.0 7.0 (-06) Pesticides 846.7 893.0
0.5 3.5 0.5 1.0 3.5 (-07) Planning 357.7 380.6
2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 (-08) Plant Industries 142.3 930.1 162.3 995.0
1.0 9.0 1.0 9.0 (-09) Animal Health 955.4 995.8
10.0 10.0 (-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 1,877.5 1,877.5
1.0 8.0 1.0 8.0 (-11) Weights and Measures 63.3 833.6 63.3 896.3
0.5 5.5 0.5 5.5 (-12) Nutrient Management 1,415.4 1,452.6
2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (-13) Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation 541.5 59.7 541.5 63.4
20.2 48.2 82.6 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,320.7 12,736.8
20.2 48.2 82.6 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,320.7 12,736.8
297
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(70-01-01) State Election Commissioner
45.0 45.0 Personnel Costs 4,109.5 4,343.0
Travel 0.1 8.3
Contractual Services 933.3 2,835.0
Energy 10.1 125.4
Supplies and Materials 9.4 33.3
Other Items:
Technology Development 20.0 20.0
Voting Machines 1,642.0 1,642.0
Voter Purging 15.0 15.0
School Elections 267.4
45.0 45.0 TOTAL -- State Election Commissioner 6,739.4 9,289.4
(70-02-01) New Castle County Elections
Travel 6.0
Contractual Services 519.2
Energy 53.1
Supplies and Materials 7.7
Other Item:
School Elections 177.0
TOTAL -- New Castle County Elections 763.0
(70-03-01) Kent County Elections
Contractual Services 537.3
Energy 38.1
Supplies and Materials 3.5
Other Item:
School Elections 37.8
TOTAL -- Kent County Elections 616.7
Fiscal Year 2026
PersonnelPersonnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item$ Program $ Line Item
298
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2026
PersonnelPersonnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item$ Program $ Line Item
(70-04-01) Sussex County Elections
Travel 2.2
Contractual Services 425.9
Energy 24.1
Supplies and Materials 12.7
Capital Outlay 2.0
Other Item:
School Elections 52.6
TOTAL -- Sussex County Elections 519.5
45.0 45.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS 8,638.6 9,289.4
299
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(75-01-01) Office of the State Fire Marshal
25.5 26.5 25.5 26.5 Personnel Costs 1,945.2 2,930.8 2,180.2 3,240.6
Travel 34.0 34.0
Contractual Services 366.8 454.6 366.8 482.3
Energy 62.6 62.6
Supplies and Materials 81.0 23.4 81.0 23.4
Capital Outlay 196.2 196.2
Other Item:
Revenue Refund 1.5 1.5
25.5 26.5 25.5 26.5 TOTAL -- Office of the State Fire Marshal 2,624.7 3,471.4 2,859.7 3,808.9
(75-02-01) State Fire School
22.0 22.0 Personnel Costs 2,671.9 2,921.3
Contractual Services 397.9 426.0
Energy 118.2 118.2
Supplies and Materials 160.0 160.0
Capital Outlay 35.5 35.5
Other Items:
Stress Management 4.6 4.6
EMT Training 150.8 156.4
Local Emergency Planning Commission 50.0 50.0
Education Assistance 120.0 120.0
22.0 22.0 TOTAL -- State Fire School 50.0 3,658.9 50.0 3,942.0
(75-03-01) State Fire Prevention Commission
12.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 922.8 1,016.9
Travel 13.0 13.0
Contractual Services 188.4 240.5
Supplies and Materials 16.1 16.1
Other Items:
Statewide Fire Safety Education 75.0 75.0
Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association 52.0 52.0
12.0 12.0 TOTAL -- State Fire Prevention Commission 1,267.3 1,413.5
25.5 60.5 25.5 60.5 TOTAL -- FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION 2,674.7 8,397.6 2,909.7 9,164.4
Personnel
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(75-00-00) FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item
300
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(76-01-01) Delaware National Guard
97.5 31.5 97.5 31.5 Personnel Costs 3,835.2 4,077.8
Travel 18.0 18.0
Contractual Services 753.4 778.0
Energy 716.6 736.6
Supplies and Materials 140.0 140.0
Other Items:
Unit Fund Allowance 27.1 27.1
Educational Assistance 397.7 457.4
Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program 85.0 85.0
97.5 31.5 97.5 31.5 TOTAL -- Delaware National Guard 5,973.0 6,319.9
97.5 31.5 97.5 31.5 TOTAL -- DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD 5,973.0 6,319.9
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
(76-00-00) DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
301
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(77-01-01) Advisory Council
for Exceptional Citizens
3.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 316.7 341.8
Travel 3.1 3.1
Contractual Services 31.5 51.7
Supplies and Materials 5.0 5.0
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Advisory Council 356.3 401.6
for Exceptional Citizens
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 356.3 401.6
EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(77-00-00) ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ ProgramPersonnel $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
302
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(90-01-00) University of Delaware
(90-01-01) University of Delaware
Operations 105,831.8 108,627.2
Scholarships 19,042.8 19,042.8
SEED Scholarship 4,600.0
Nursing Expansion 247.3 247.3
College of Business and Economics 1,841.6 1,841.6
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 6,385.0 6,385.0
College of Arts and Sciences 1,341.4 1,341.4
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment 878.1 878.1
College of Health Sciences 598.5 598.5
College of Engineering 2,709.0 2,709.0
College of Education and Human Development 2,914.8 2,914.8
Biden School of Public Policy 1,274.3 1,274.3
Other Programs 784.5 784.5
TOTAL -- University of Delaware 143,849.1 151,244.5
(90-01-02) Delaware Geological Survey
Operations 2,132.3 2,238.7
River Master Program 127.3 127.3
Water Resource Agency 185.9 185.9
TOTAL -- Delaware Geological Survey 2,445.5 2,551.9
TOTAL -- University of Delaware 146,294.6 153,796.4
(90-03-01) Operations
Operations 42,903.2 49,946.6
Nursing Expansion 434.5 434.5
Work Study 211.7 211.7
Mishoe Scholarships 50.0 50.0
Cooperative Extension 1,201.7 1,201.7
Cooperative Research 1,273.1 1,273.1
Cooperative Forestry 88.8 88.8
Title VI Compliance 220.0 220.0
Academic Incentive 50.0 50.0
General Scholarships 786.0 786.0
Inspire Scholarship 13,000.0
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
(90-03-00) Delaware State University
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
303
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
Athletic Grant 225.4 225.4
Aid to Needy Students 2,057.4 2,057.4
Energy 2,195.9 2,195.9
Racial Equity Consortium 350.0 350.0
TOTAL -- Operations 52,047.7 72,091.1
TOTAL -- Delaware State University 52,047.7 72,091.1
(90-04-00) Delaware Technical Community College
(90-04-01) Office of the President
42.0 57.0 42.0 57.0 Personnel Costs 16,510.8 17,533.4
Contractual Services 100.0 100.0
Aid to Needy Students 39.3 39.3
Academic Incentive 50.0 50.0
Associate in Arts Program - Operations 236.0 236.0
Associate in Arts Program - Academic 1,496.9 1,496.9
SEED Scholarship 13,937.6
Career Pathways 1,000.0 1,000.0
Nursing Program 1,250.0 1,250.0
42.0 57.0 42.0 57.0 TOTAL -- Office of the President 20,683.0 35,643.2
(90-04-02) Owens Campus
76.0 219.0 76.0 219.0 Personnel Costs 23,892.9 25,818.6
Contractual Services 519.9
Environmental Training Center 125.0 125.0
Aid to Needy Students 244.8 244.8
Grants 48.2 48.2
Work Study 31.2 31.2
76.0 219.0 76.0 219.0 TOTAL -- Owens Campus 24,342.1 26,787.7
(90-04-04) George Campus
71.0 166.0 71.0 166.0 Personnel Costs 17,239.6 18,552.3
Contractual Services 392.8 392.8
Aid to Needy Students 199.8 199.8
Grants 32.5 32.5
Work Study 40.1 40.1
71.0 166.0 71.0 166.0 TOTAL -- George Campus 17,904.8 19,217.5
304
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
$ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026
(90-04-05) Stanton Campus
76.0 197.0 76.0 197.0 Personnel Costs 21,126.1 22,618.5
Aid to Needy Students 184.8 184.8
Grants 27.5 27.5
Work Study 41.1 41.1
76.0 197.0 76.0 197.0 TOTAL -- Stanton Campus 21,379.5 22,871.9
(90-04-06) Terry Campus
95.0 154.0 95.0 154.0 Personnel Costs 15,889.8 17,193.4
Aid to Needy Students 218.3 218.3
Grants 21.0 21.0
Work Study 21.7 21.7
95.0 154.0 95.0 154.0 TOTAL -- Terry Campus 16,150.8 17,454.4
360.0 793.0 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Technical Community College 100,460.2 121,974.7
360.0 793.0 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 298,802.5 347,862.2
305
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(95-01-00) Department of Education
(95-01-01) Office of the Secretary
18.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 2,734.0 2,890.9
Travel 13.0 13.0
18.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 2,747.0 2,903.9
(95-01-02) Academic Support
12.1 27.9 12.1 27.9 Personnel Costs 4,489.5 4,743.7
Operations 27.9 27.9
Digital Learning Operations 1,084.0 1,129.7
1.0 1.0 Unique Alternatives 191.3 191.3
Student Assessment System 5,916.5 5,916.5
4.0 4.0 Statewide Autism Support 669.1 700.6
12.1 1.0 31.9 12.1 1.0 31.9 TOTAL -- Academic Support 191.3 12,187.0 191.3 12,518.4
(95-01-03) Student Support
12.3 21.7 12.3 20.7 Personnel Costs 3,374.7 3,484.4
3.0 1.0 3.0 1.0 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Fund 1,254.0 152.0 1,254.0 152.0
12.3 3.0 22.7 12.3 3.0 21.7 TOTAL -- Student Support 1,254.0 3,526.7 1,254.0 3,636.4
(95-01-04) Workforce Support
2.8 30.2 2.8 32.2 Personnel Costs 4,359.8 4,907.7
Contractual Services 500.5 500.5
Operations 1,059.6 1,084.6
Educator Certification and Development 483.5 483.5
Higher Education Operations 381.2 381.2
2.8 30.2 2.8 32.2 TOTAL -- Workforce Support 6,784.6 7,357.5
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
306
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(95-01-05) Operations Support
4.0 47.0 4.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 6,681.6 7,152.5
Contractual Services 1,373.3 2,297.9
Energy 77.7 77.7
Supplies and Materials 34.6 34.6
Capital Outlay 10.0 10.0
Technology Operations 4,490.7 4,490.7
2.0 2.0 Delaware Science Coalition 221.5 221.5
4.0 2.0 47.0 4.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Operations Support 221.5 12,667.9 221.5 14,063.4
(95-01-06) Early Childhood Support
13.0 29.0 13.0 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,290.6 3,550.3
OCCL Operations 153.0 153.0
13.0 29.0 13.0 29.0 TOTAL -- Early Childhood Support 3,443.6 3,703.3
(95-01-20) Office of Equity and Innovation
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 201.4 208.3
Operations 120.0 120.0
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Office of Equity and Innovation 321.4 328.3
(95-01-30) Professional Standards Board
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 207.9 220.9
Professional Standards Board 21.0 71.0
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Professional Standards Board 228.9 291.9
(95-01-40) State Board of Education
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 134.0 143.9
State Board of Education 70.0 70.0
P-20 Council 4.0 4.0
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- State Board of Education 208.0 217.9
44.2 6.0 181.8 44.2 6.0 182.8 TOTAL -- Department of Education 1,666.8 42,115.1 1,666.8 45,021.0
307
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
(95-02-00) District and Charter Operations
Division I Units (FY25 11,159) (FY26 11,353):
16,492.1 16,686.1 Personnel Costs 1,333,077.7 1,516,116.5
Cafeteria Funds 20,609.0 24,260.6
Division II Units (FY25 12,365) (FY26 12,559):
All Other Costs 10,026.3 11,693.8
Energy 29,270.0 29,733.0
Division III:
Equalization 111,579.6 113,583.6
Other Items:
General Contingency 23,120.3 25,168.3
School Improvement Funds 2,500.0 2,500.0
Other Items Special School Supports 750.4 750.4
Delmar Tuition 186.7 186.7
Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay Supplements 7,168.1 7,168.1
Educational Sustainment Fund 28,150.9 28,150.9
Odyssey of the Mind 48.4 48.4
Teacher of the Year 61.9 61.9
Educational Support Professional of the Year 9.0 9.0
Delaware Science Coalition 1,720.5 960.3 1,720.5 960.3
Student Organization 491.3 491.3
World Language Expansion 1,648.5 1,780.5
College Access 1,400.0 1,400.0
CPR Instruction 40.0 40.0
Student Discipline Program 5,335.2 5,335.2
Related Services for Students with Disabilities 4,171.5 4,171.5
Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational 360.0 360.0
Unique Alternatives 711.4 14,591.8 711.4 14,591.8
Opportunity Funding 63,000.0 66,840.4
Math Coaches 1,560.0 1,957.5
Year Long Residencies 1,000.0 1,000.0
DE Literacy Plan 850.0 850.0
Child Safety Awareness 282.5 286.0
Pathways 250.0 250.0
Mental Health Services 59,314.7 72,722.2
Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative 20,200.0 20,200.0
Behavioral Health Professional of the Year 9.0 9.0
308
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
Teacher Recruitment/Retention 4,000.0 4,000.0
Recognition Ceremonies 100.0 100.0
Mid Year Unit Count 1,000.0 1,000.0
Delaware Math Plan 200.0 200.0
School Safety and Security 1,000.0 1,000.0
Substitute Reimbursement 2,420.8 2,420.8
Early Literacy Coaches 3,000.0 3,000.0
Child Nutrition 242.0 247.0
Education Block Grants:
Professional Accountability and Instructional 6,664.3 7,045.1
Advancement Fund
Academic Excellence Block Grant 56,517.8 60,887.4
Technology Block Grant 3,767.5 3,767.5
Student Success Block Grant 3,974.0 4,692.0
Substitute Teacher Block Grant 2,000.0 2,000.0
Atheletic Trainer Block Grant 2,000.0 2,000.0
Public School Transportation 180,406.2 186,129.2
16,492.1 16,686.1 TOTAL -- District and Charter Operations 2,431.9 2,009,315.7 2,431.9 2,231,165.9
16,492.1 16,686.1 (-01) Division Funding 1,504,562.6 1,695,387.5
(-02) Other Items 2,431.9 249,423.3 2,431.9 269,257.2
(-05) Education Block Grants 74,923.6 80,392.0
(-06) Public School Transportation 180,406.2 186,129.2
16,492.1 16,686.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,431.9 2,009,315.7 2,431.9 2,231,165.9
(95-03-00) Pass Through and Other Support Programs
Pass Through Programs:
On-Line Periodicals 516.8 516.8
Speech Pathology 700.0 700.0
Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher
Preparation 150.0 150.0
Summer School - Gifted and Talented 126.0 126.0
Center for Economic Education 203.3 203.3
Special Needs Programs:
Early Childhood Assistance 15,774.3 15,774.3
12.0 12.0 Children Services Cost Recovery Project 1,668.8 1,668.8
47.5 47.5 Prison Education 6,458.7 6,878.2
Early Childhood Initiatives 36,416.6 36,416.6
309
Personnel
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Fiscal Year 2025Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2026
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
$ Line Item
Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2025
2.0 2.0 Interagency Resource Management Committee 267.9 267.9
Parents as Teachers 1,065.5 1,065.5
Reading Interventions 500.0 500.0
Driver Training:
0.2 9.8 0.2 9.8 Driver's Education 42.0 2,154.4 42.0 2,936.2
Scholarships:
Scholarships and Grants 2,218.4 2,218.4
SEED Scholarship 17,537.6
Inspire 10,731.0
SEED/Inspire Marketing 50.0 50.0
Loan Forgiveness - Educators 700.0 700.0
Mental Health and Speech Language Programs 300.0 300.0
Veterinary Tuition Assistance 497.6 497.6
Adult Education and Work Force Training
Adult Education and Work Force Training 9,028.8 9,028.8
Craft Training 60.0 60.0
12.2 59.3 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Pass Through and Other Support Programs 1,770.8 105,396.9 1,770.8 78,329.6
(-15) Pass Through Programs 1,696.1 1,696.1
12.0 49.5 12.0 49.5 (-20) Special Needs Programs 1,668.8 60,483.0 1,668.8 60,902.5
0.2 9.8 0.2 9.8 (-30) Driver Training 42.0 2,154.4 42.0 2,936.2
(-40) Scholarships 32,034.6 3,766.0
(-50) Adult Education and Work Force Training 60.0 9,028.8 60.0 9,028.8
12.2 59.3 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,710.8 105,396.9 1,770.8 78,329.6
(95-06-00) Delaware Advisory Council on
Career and Technical Education
3.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 304.1 419.3
Travel 2.5 6.2
Contractual Services 60.6 59.8
Supplies and Materials 3.0 3.0
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Advisory Council on 370.2 488.3
Career and Technical Education
3.0 3.0 (-01) Advisory Council 370.2 488.3
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 370.2 488.3
44.2 18.2 16,736.2 44.2 18.2 16,931.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 5,869.5 2,157,197.9 5,869.5 2,355,004.8
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1
2 TFO TFC NSF ASF GF TFO ASF GF
3
4 TOTALS
5
6 1,586.0 296.0 1,879.4 1,888.5 11,732.5 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENTS 464,681.7 959,331.1 3,849,646.6
7
8 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 347,862.2
9
10 44.2 18.2 16,931.2 TOTAL -- PUBLIC EDUCATION 5,869.5 2,355,004.8
11
12 1,586.0 296.0 2,283.6 1,906.7 29,456.7 GRAND TOTAL 464,681.7 965,200.6 6,552,513.6
13
14
15
16 TFO TFC NSF ASF GF TFO ASF GF
17
18 TOTALS
19
20 1,586.0 296.0 1,938.1 1,848.8 11,661.5 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENTS 456,771.0 895,029.6 3,673,215.4
21
22 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 298,802.5
23
24 44.2 18.2 16,736.2 TOTAL -- PUBLIC EDUCATION 5,869.5 2,157,197.9
25
26 1,586.0 296.0 2,342.3 1,867.0 29,190.7 GRAND TOTAL 456,771.0 900,899.1 6,129,215.8
FY 26 Personnel FY 26 $
FY 25 Personnel FY 25 $
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