Title 14, Education

§ 8906. Pension modifications. Each teacher of the year, on every level, shall have added to that teacher’s final year of salary the dollar amount of that teacher’s Teacher of the Year Award or Awards as enumerated in § 8903 of this title solely for computing the final average co…

§ 8906D. Use of funds. (a) The Department of Education shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the use to which Educational Support Professional of the Year Award funds may be assigned by the designated recipient. (b) The amount set aside for designation by an…

§ 8906E. Use of funds. (a) The Department of Education shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations concerning the use to which Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Award funds may be assigned by the designated recipient. (b) The amount set aside for designation by an a…

§ 8907D. Pension modifications. Each Educational Support Professional of the Year, on every level, shall have added to that educational support professional’s final year of salary the dollar amount of that educational support professional’s Educational Support Professional of the…

§ 8907E. Pension modifications. Each Behavioral Health Professional of the Year, on every level, shall have added to that behavioral health professional’s final year of salary the dollar amount of that behavioral health professional’s Behavioral Health Professional of the Year Aw…

§ 9001. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “College and University Security Information Act.”67 Del. Laws, c. 329, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1;

§ 9001A. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Academic institution” means an institution of postsecondary education receiving State funds or a private institution of postsecondary education with campuses physically located in Delaware serving over 1,000 students. (2) “Advoc…

§ 9001B. Publication of safety hotline numbers. (a) Every public institution of higher learning in this State that issues student identification cards shall have printed on either side of the student identification card the following public safety telephone and text numbers: (1) …

§ 9001C. Short title. This chapter may be known as and cited as the “Ban the Box Act.”83 Del. Laws, c. 478, § 1;

§ 9001D. Board of Trustees meetings; livestreaming requirements [Transferred]. Transferred to § 10008 of Title 29 by 84 Del. Laws, c. 233, § 29, effective Sept. 21, 2023.

§ 9001E. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Advanced placement examination” means any examination administered through the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program. (2) “Institution” means an in-state public institution of higher learning that offers freshman-level cour…

§ 9001F. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Provider” means an individual who is authorized to prescribe medication for the termination of pregnancy or emergency contraception within the individual’s scope of practice. (2) “Student” means an individual that is enrolled in…

§ 9001G. Background checks; general. Criminal background checks and Child Protection Registry checks are required for all employees, contractors, and volunteers working for or with child-serving entities, as those terms are defined and in accordance with the procedures set forth …

§ 9002. Participating institutions. All educational institutions and branch campuses required to comply with the federal “Student Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act” (P.L. 101-542 as amended) are subject to the requirements promulgated herein.69 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1;

§ 9002A. Duties of responsible employees, law enforcement, and academic institutions. (a) Any responsible employee of an academic institution who is informed by the victim of an alleged sexual assault upon or by a student of the academic institution, shall immediately make an off…

§ 9002C. Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: (1) “Academic institution” means an institution of postsecondary education receiving state funds or a private institution of postsecondary education with campuses physically located in Delaware. (2) “Applicant” means a prospecti…

§ 9002E. Advanced placement examination policy. (a) Each institution shall adopt and implement a policy granting undergraduate course credit to incoming students for all advanced placement examinations upon which a student receives a score of 3 or higher for any similarly-correla…

§ 9002F. Access to medication for the termination of pregnancy and emergency contraception. Except as provided under § 9004F of this title, each university with a student health center shall offer both of the following, on-site: (1) Medication for the termination of pregnancy. (2…

§ 9002G. Student Mentoring Program. (a) An individual providing or seeking to provide mentorship to 1 or more students through a mentoring program under the Department of Education must submit to a criminal background check and Child Protection Registry check. (b) An individual r…

§ 9003. Crime statistics. (a) Each participating institution shall prepare a report, on at least a monthly basis, of the numbers and types of reported criminal offenses occurring on property owned or controlled by the institution within the same contiguous geographic area and use…

§ 9003A. Exceptions. (a) No responsible employee is required to make an offer to report an alleged sexual assault where the information was obtained through any communication considered privileged or confidential under state or federal law. (b) No responsible employee is required…

§ 9003C. Consideration of criminal history; prohibited acts; disclosure of policy. (a) (1) Except as provided in this subsection, an academic institution shall not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history on an initial application form or at any time during the admissions pr…

§ 9003F. Provision of services. A consultation to provide services under this chapter may be performed by a provider at the student health center or by a provider who is associated with a university-contracted external agency.84 Del. Laws, c. 436, § 1;

§ 9004. Disclosure of campus security policy. (a) Each participating institution shall publish, in conjunction with the annual report of campus crime statistics specified under § 9003(b) of this title, information with regard to campus security policies as required for compliance…

§ 9004A. Training. (a) Academic institutions shall provide training to responsible employees regarding the prevalence and nature of sexual assaults on college campuses, the requirements of this chapter, and the reporting requirements under Title IX of the Education Amendments of …

§ 9004C. Department of Education; reporting. (a) (1) Under this chapter, the Department of Education shall compile and complete an annual report of admissions from each academic institution and submit the report to the Controller General, with copies to the Chairpersons of the Se…

§ 9004F. Exceptions. A university that has a student health center but is not equipped or staffed to provide medication abortion must do all of the following: (1) Provide information and referral services for medication abortion to students at the student health center. The refer…

§ 9005. Rules and regulations. The Office of the Attorney General shall be responsible for oversight and implementation of this chapter.67 Del. Laws, c. 329, § 1; 69 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1;

§ 9005A. Penalty for violation. (a) Any academic institution that violates § 9002A, § 9004A, or § 9006A(a) of this title may be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for the first violation, and not to exceed $25,000 for each second or subsequent violation within a 5-y…

§ 9005F. Confidentiality. A university shall keep confidential information that a student provides to the university regarding a request for a referral for medication abortion, emergency contraception, or counseling regarding reproductive health care, to the extent that the infor…

§ 9006. Enforcement. (a) Whenever the Attorney General has reason to believe that an institution of higher education is violating or has violated the provisions of this chapter, the Attorney General may bring an action in the name of the State against the institution to compel co…

§ 9006A. Annual report. (a) By July 1 of each year, an academic institution is required to make a report to the Department of Justice detailing the following information for the prior academic year: (1) Certify its compliance with the training requirements of this section. The ce…

§ 9007. Effective dates. The first monthly report required under § 9003(a) of this title shall be published by September 4, 1993. Annual reports required under § 9003(b) of this title shall be published no later than September 1.69 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1;

§ 9007A. Limitations. (a) Nothing in this chapter is intended to contravene or interfere with an academic institution’s responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 [20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.], the Clery Act [20 U.S.C. § 1092] or any regulations or guidance …

§ 9101. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Delaware Technical and Community College. (2) “Fund” means the Community College Infrastructure Fund. (3) “Institution” means such institutions of higher learning as may be from time to t…

§ 9102. Board of Trustees — Creation. There shall be a Board of Trustees of the Delaware Technical and Community College which shall be a state agency.14 Del. C. 1953, § 9102; 55 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 19, § 1; 82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;

§ 9103. Board of Trustees — Composition; qualifications; chair; appointment; term; compensation; vacancy; quorum. (a) The Board shall consist of 7 trustees. (b) The trustees shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of a majority of the members elected to the Sen…

§ 9104. Purpose and object. The purpose of the College shall be to operate or make available public institutions of learning for persons who have graduated from high school or who are unable to attend public high schools.14 Del. C. 1953, § 9104; 55 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1; 56 Del.…

§ 9105. Powers and duties of Board. (a) The Board may establish such institutions of learning throughout the State as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. (b) The Board may contract with the University of Delaware, or with any other institution or organiza…

§ 9106. Transfer of property. Within applicable provisions of law, any department or agency of the state government, and any subdivision of the State may sell, give, lease, or otherwise make available any of its property to, or for use by, the Board.14 Del. C. 1953, § 9106; 55 De…

§ 9107. Donations; misnomer. Devises, bequests, grants and gifts to the College or any of its institutions shall not be avoided by any misnomer, if the description can be understood with reasonable certainty.14 Del. C. 1953, § 9107; 55 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 1; 58 Del. Laws, c. 19,…

§ 9108. Treasurer’s bond. The treasurer of the Board shall give bond with good and sufficient security to the State in the sum of $10,000, conditioned for the faithful application of all the moneys received. The bond shall be approved by the trustees and shall be deposited in the…

§ 9109. Aid to needy Delaware students. (a) There is established a program to provide financial aid to needy Delaware residents who are enrolled or selected as students of the Delaware Technical and Community College to the end that all students from all economic levels should ha…

§ 9110. Name of campus in Kent County. The Kent County campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Charles L. Terry, Jr. Campus.”60 Del. Laws, c. 367, § 1; 82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;

§ 9111. Name of campus in Sussex County. The Sussex County campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Jack F. Owens Campus.”70 Del. Laws, c. 41, § 1; 82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;

§ 9112. Name of campus in Wilmington. The Wilmington campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Orlando J. George, Jr. Campus.”79 Del. Laws, c. 241, § 1; 82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;