Title 31 — Welfare

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31 Del. C. § 2109. Duty of parents and guardians to obtain instruction for children with blindness; powers of Commission and Governor [Repealed].
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§ 2109. Duty of parents and guardians to obtain instruction for children with blindness; powers of Commission and Governor [Repealed].Code 1915, § 2578; Code 1935, § 3051; 45 Del. Laws, c. 217, § 1; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2110; 49 Del. Laws, c. 189, §§ 1, 2; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ …
31 Del. C. § 2110. Visitation of institutions outside of State [Repealed].
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§ 2110. Visitation of institutions outside of State [Repealed].26 Del. Laws, c. 144; Code 1915, § 2583; Code 1935, § 3056; 45 Del. Laws, c. 217, § 1; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2111; 49 Del. Laws, c. 189, § 3; 50 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 339; repealed by 83 Del. La…
31 Del. C. § 2111. Payments for vocational rehabilitation.
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§ 2111. Payments for vocational rehabilitation. (a) The Division is the authorized agency for vocational rehabilitation of a person with blindness or a person with visual impairment. The Division may pay for training, maintenance, or physical restoration of a person with blindnes…
31 Del. C. § 2112. Penalties [Repealed].
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§ 2112. Penalties [Repealed].25 Del. Laws, c. 73, § 6; Code 1915, § 2579; Code 1935, § 3052; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2113; 69 Del. Laws, c. 423, § 25; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 342; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 17, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2113. Limitations on applicability of chapter.
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§ 2113. Limitations on applicability of chapter. This chapter does not apply to a child who is either a person with blindness or a person with visual impairment and who is being otherwise instructed and educated in a manner that the Division determines is satisfactory.25 Del. Law…
31 Del. C. § 2114. Use of products and services of persons with blindness or persons with visual impairment by state agencies; exceptions; penalty [Repealed].
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§ 2114. Use of products and services of persons with blindness or persons with visual impairment by state agencies; exceptions; penalty [Repealed].31 Del. C. 1953, § 2115; 49 Del. Laws, c. 146, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 344; repealed by 83 Del. Laws,…
31 Del. C. § 2115. Soliciting public donations for the blind; registration; violations [Repealed].
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§ 2115. Soliciting public donations for the blind; registration; violations [Repealed]. Repealed by 59 Del. Laws, c. 566, § 2, effective July 29, 1974.
31 Del. C. § 2116. Contracts for library services.
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§ 2116. Contracts for library services. The Division may contract with a public library for that library to render library service throughout this State to a person with blindness or a person with visual impairment. The Division may reasonably compensate the public library for th…
31 Del. C. § 2117. Relating to persons who are blind and “seeing eye dogs”; penalties [Repealed].
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§ 2117. Relating to persons who are blind and “seeing eye dogs”; penalties [Repealed].31 Del. C. 1953, § 2118; 57 Del. Laws, c. 162; 64 Del. Laws, c. 389, §§ 4, 5; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 346; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 460, § 1, effective Oct. 14, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2301. Definitions [Repealed].
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§ 2301. Definitions [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §§ 1-3; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2301; 50 Del. Laws, c. 144, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 348, 349; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 22, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2302. Duties of the Commission [Repealed].
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§ 2302. Duties of the Commission [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 5; 46 Del. Laws, c. 288, § 2; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2302; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 350-352; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 23, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2303. Eligibility for assistance of persons with blindness [Repealed].
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§ 2303. Eligibility for assistance of persons with blindness [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 3; 47 Del. Laws, c. 50; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2303; 49 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 1; 54 Del. Laws, c. 20; 55 Del. Laws, c. 299, § 3; 57 Del. Laws, c. 163; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 78 Del. Laws,…
31 Del. C. § 2304. Application for assistance [Repealed].
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§ 2304. Application for assistance [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 6; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2304; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 25, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2305. Investigation of applications [Repealed].
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§ 2305. Investigation of applications [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 7; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2305; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 26, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2306. Eye examination for eligibility [Repealed].
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§ 2306. Eye examination for eligibility [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 8; 46 Del. Laws, c. 288, § 3; 48 Del. Laws, c. 68, § 1; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2306; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 27, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2307. Grant of assistance; notice; payments [Repealed].
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§ 2307. Grant of assistance; notice; payments [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 9; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2307; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 28, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2308. Amount of assistance [Repealed].
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§ 2308. Amount of assistance [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 4; 46 Del. Laws, c. 288, § 1; 47 Del. Laws, c. 109; 48 Del. Laws, c. 68, § 2; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2308; 49 Del. Laws, c. 76, § 2; 51 Del. Laws, c. 60; 53 Del. Laws, c. 80; 54 Del. Laws, c. 393; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § …
31 Del. C. § 2309. Assistance not assignable [Repealed].
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§ 2309. Assistance not assignable [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 10; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2309; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 30, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2310. Appeal to Commission; hearing [Repealed].
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§ 2310. Appeal to Commission; hearing [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 11; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2310; 49 Del. Laws, c. 220, § 31; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, §§ 356, 357; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 31, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2311. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance [Repealed].
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§ 2311. Periodic reconsideration and changes in amount of assistance [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 12; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2311; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 32, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2312. Reexamination as to eyesight [Repealed].
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§ 2312. Reexamination as to eyesight [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 13; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2312; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 33, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2313. Supplementary services [Repealed].
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§ 2313. Supplementary services [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, §§ 14, 15; 46 Del. Laws, c. 288, § 4; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2313; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 34, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2314. Recipient not deemed a pauper [Repealed].
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§ 2314. Recipient not deemed a pauper [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 15; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2314; 78 Del. Laws, c. 179, § 358; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 35, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2315. Duty of recipient to report property or income; actions by the Commission to recover assistance in excess of need [Repealed].
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§ 2315. Duty of recipient to report property or income; actions by the Commission to recover assistance in excess of need [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 16; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2315; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 36, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2316. Federal financial participation [Repealed].
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§ 2316. Federal financial participation [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 18; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2316; 49 Del. Laws, c. 220, § 32; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 37, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2317. Penalties for fraud [Repealed].
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§ 2317. Penalties for fraud [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 19; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2317; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 38, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2318. Effect of change of law on assistance granted [Repealed].
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§ 2318. Effect of change of law on assistance granted [Repealed].45 Del. Laws, c. 83, § 20; 31 Del. C. 1953, § 2318; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; repealed by 83 Del. Laws, c. 455, § 39, effective Oct. 10, 2022.;
31 Del. C. § 2501. Jurisdiction of State Board of Education.
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§ 2501. Jurisdiction of State Board of Education. The State Board of Education may provide for the suitable care, maintenance and instruction of babies who are blind of the State and children who are blind and too young or otherwise unable to enter schools for persons who are bli…
31 Del. C. § 2502. Power to contract with institutions to provide maintenance and instruction.
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§ 2502. Power to contract with institutions to provide maintenance and instruction. For the purpose of providing the care, maintenance and instruction referred to in § 2501 of this title the Board of Education may contract with any institution having or furnishing facilities for …
31 Del. C. § 2503. Age limitation in contracts; power of Board to cancel contract and remove children.
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§ 2503. Age limitation in contracts; power of Board to cancel contract and remove children. A contract under this chapter shall continue in force and the care, maintenance and education provided therein shall continue until such child who is blind attains the age of 8 years. The …
31 Del. C. § 2701. Purposes.
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§ 2701. Purposes. The purposes of the Department of Health and Social Services shall be to: (1) Study and evaluate existing facilities and services for children and youth in this State; (2) Determine unmet needs in services and facilities for children and youth in this State; (3)…
31 Del. C. § 2702. Assistance from other organizations.
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§ 2702. Assistance from other organizations. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services may call on appropriate agencies, departments and institutions of the State and other political subdivisions to provide it with advice, information, consultation and assistance. (b) The …
31 Del. C. § 2703. Powers.
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§ 2703. Powers. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services may do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services may receive funds from any source whatsoever and may expend such funds in accordanc…
31 Del. C. § 2901-2904. Definitions; functions of the Delaware Commission for the Aging; powers and duties of the Commission; payment of accounts [Repealed].
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§§ 2901-2904. Definitions; functions of the Delaware Commission for the Aging; powers and duties of the Commission; payment of accounts [Repealed]. Repealed by 69 Del. Laws, c. 345, § 8, effective July 8, 1994.
31 Del. C. § 3001. Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission composition; vacancies; compensation; removal; quorum.
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§ 3001. Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission composition; vacancies; compensation; removal; quorum. (a) The Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission (“Commission”) consists of 18 members, all of whom are appointed by the Governor and, collectively, meet all of the followi…
31 Del. C. § 3002. Chair and executive committee; meetings.
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§ 3002. Chair and executive committee; meetings. (a) The Commission shall elect a Chair from among the members of the Commission. (b) An executive committee of the Commission consists of 7 members. The Commission Chair shall serve as Chair of the executive committee. The Chair ma…
31 Del. C. § 3003. Responsibilities.
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§ 3003. Responsibilities. The Commission is responsible for carrying out public information and education programs, preparing reports and recommendations, and making surveys and studies necessary for the performance of its duties under this chapter. The Commission may delegate 1 …
31 Del. C. § 3004. Powers and duties.
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§ 3004. Powers and duties. The Commission shall cooperate with the Governor, the General Assembly, public agencies, officials, firms, corporations, civic groups, and individuals in promoting amicable relationships among the various racial and cultural groups within the State. To …
31 Del. C. § 3005. Special Administration Fund.
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§ 3005. Special Administration Fund. (a) Creation. — A special fund in the State Treasury, to be known as the Special Administration Fund of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission and referred to as “the Fund” throughout this section, consists of: (1) All civil penalties …
31 Del. C. § 3006. Subpoenas; compelling testimony.
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§ 3006. Subpoenas; compelling testimony. (a) The Commission may issue subpoenas and order discovery in aid of the investigations, surveys, and studies authorized under § 3004 of this title when the Attorney General has reason to believe that such subpoenas and discovery will enab…
31 Del. C. § 3501. Declaration of policy.
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§ 3501. Declaration of policy. (a) The General Assembly recognizes that supporting the elderly and adults with physical disabilities in a community setting is a priority for Delaware families. While it is an objective of the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical…
31 Del. C. § 3502. Establishment of Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center.
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§ 3502. Establishment of Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center. There is hereby established a Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center within the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities of the Department of Health and Social Services.67 D…
31 Del. C. § 3503. Responsibilities of the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center.
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§ 3503. Responsibilities of the Delaware Aging and Disability Resource Center. The Elder Care Information and Support System shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Develop a statewide information and support system for Delaware families who are caring for elders locally o…
31 Del. C. § 3601. Purpose and construction of chapter [Repealed].
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§ 3601. Purpose and construction of chapter [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 11; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3602. Definitions [Repealed].
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§ 3602. Definitions [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §§ 12, 13; 76 Del. Laws, c. 136, §§ 24-27; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3603. Established; composition [Repealed].
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§ 3603. Established; composition [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 14; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3604. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Qualifications [Repealed].
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§ 3604. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Qualifications [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 15; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3605. Court-appointed special advocates — Appointment [Repealed].
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§ 3605. Court-appointed special advocates — Appointment [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 16; 76 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 58; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3606. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Duties and rights [Repealed].
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§ 3606. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Duties and rights [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, § 17; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;
31 Del. C. § 3607. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Status [Repealed].
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§ 3607. Court-Appointed Special Advocates — Status [Repealed].65 Del. Laws, c. 95, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 451, §§ 18, 19; repealed by 80 Del. Laws, c. 417, § 1, effective Mar. 5, 2017.;