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DelawareHB 85153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)House

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Stricter checks for school board appointees

People appointed to fill Delaware school board vacancies must meet the same qualifications as election candidates, including completing a background check. The Commissioner of Elections must confirm they qualify before appointment. State agencies must provide requested criminal records and Child Protection Registry information within 15 days. The Commissioner receives these records for election candidates and people seeking vacancy appointments. Other recipients include the Governor for State Board and vocational-technical board members or applicants, district superintendents for serving district board members, and charter school boards for their members or applicants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Frank Burns

    Democratic • House

  • Daniel B. Short

    Republican • House

  • Mara Gorman

    Democratic • House

  • Stephanie L. Hansen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Hilovsky

    Republican • House

  • Kamela T Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Larry Lambert

    Democratic • House

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Eric Morrison

    Democratic • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Stell Parker Selby

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole Poore

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Melanie Ross Levin

    Democratic • House

  • Sherae'a Moore

    Democratic • House

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • David P. Sokola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura V. Sturgeon

    Democratic • Senate

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

  • Madinah Wilson-Anton

    Democratic • House

  • Lyndon D. Yearick

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

House vote • 4/17/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    9/2/2025Governor

  2. Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

    6/24/2025Senate

  3. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits

    5/7/2025Senate

  4. Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT

    4/17/2025House

  6. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits

    3/26/2025House

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    3/18/2025House

Bill Text

  • Current

    3/18/2025

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