DelawareSB 187153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)SenateWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATOR AND SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

Sponsored By: Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Up to $5,000 loan help for school clinicians

Full-time speech-language pathologists, school counselors, psychologists, and social workers in Delaware public schools can get up to $5,000 a year toward student loans. You must have worked full time for at least one school year and have a qualified loan taken before you apply. The state pays your lender directly. You can get one payment per year and up to three payments in your life. The Office may prioritize people with greater financial need. Awards depend on yearly state funding, and counselors, psychologists, and social workers must hold a Delaware educator license and certificate.

Scholarships for future school clinicians

Full-time master’s students in Delaware programs that lead to SLP licensure or to certification as a school counselor, psychologist, or social worker can get scholarships. Awards depend on state funding. You can renew for up to two years if you meet the Delaware Higher Education Office’s renewal rules.

Stipends for high-need school employees

Full-time public school employees in high-need areas can get at least $1,000 a year. You must have a qualified educational loan and meet license and job rules. You can receive one award per year and up to five awards in your life. The state pays through payroll and may prioritize high-need schools and those with greater financial need. Awards depend on annual state budget funding.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Laura V. Sturgeon
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Eric Buckson
Republican • Senate
Daniel Cruce
Democratic • Senate
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kyra L. Hoffner
Democratic • Senate
Russell Huxtable
Democratic • Senate
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House
Dave G. Lawson
Republican • Senate
S. Elizabeth Lockman
Democratic • Senate
Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate
Marie Pinkney
Democratic • Senate
Nicole Poore
Democratic • Senate
David L. Wilson
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 61 • No: 0

House vote • 6/30/2025

Passed (3/4 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/24/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
6/30/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
6/30/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 8 On Its Merits
6/25/2025House
Assigned to Education Committee in House
6/25/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/24/2025Senate
Suspension of Rules in Senate
6/24/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
6/18/2025Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
6/13/2025Senate

Bill Text

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6/13/2025
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