DelawareHS 1 for HB 83153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS.

Sponsored By: Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Effective date and notice to districts

The law takes effect 30 days after enactment. The Department of Education must tell each school board president and each district superintendent about the new rules and the exact start date.

Remote attendance rules for school boards

If a board allows remote attendance, members may attend remotely only for certain reasons: your illness; a family member’s illness needing your care; a public health emergency; pregnancy or care right after birth for you or your spouse or partner; or your military deployment. Boards may limit how many times a member uses remote attendance and cannot add new reasons. A member who attends remotely for an allowed reason counts for quorum and voting. The technology used must let all members and witnesses hear each other at the same time.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Madinah Wilson-Anton
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Frank Burns
Democratic • House
Mara Gorman
Democratic • House
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Larry Lambert
Democratic • House
Eric Morrison
Democratic • House
Josue O Ortega
Democratic • House
Edward S. Osienski
Democratic • House
Sophie Phillips
Democratic • House
Cyndie Romer
Democratic • House
Sherae'a Moore
Democratic • House
Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 54 • No: 3

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 19 • No: 2

House vote • 4/17/2025