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Delaware Statutes, Title 14

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Title 14, Education

87 chapters · 1,136 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 141,136 Ch 34, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HIGHER EDUC…92 Ch 10, REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS75 Ch 41, REGULATORY PROVISIONS75 Ch 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION70 Ch 12, EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, E…46 Ch 13, Salaries and Working Conditions of S…39 Ch 17, State Appropriations37 Ch 82, EDUCATIONAL COMPACTS32 Ch 85, Private Business and Trade Schools28 Ch 31, EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN27 Ch 91, Administrative Provisions25 Ch 19, LOCAL SCHOOL TAXES24 Ch 21, Local School Bonds24 Ch 27, SCHOOL ATTENDANCE24

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14 Del. C. § 174. Civil sanctions for violations.
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§ 174. Civil sanctions for violations. (a) A student who violates any of the provisions of § 172 of this title shall be subject to the following: (1) At the discretion of the Department, the assessment score of such student may be invalidated and the student may be declared ineli…
14 Del. C. § 174A. Member states, effective date and amendment.
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§ 174A. Member states, effective date and amendment. (A) Any state is eligible to become a member state. (B) The compact shall become effective and binding upon legislative enactment of the compact into law by no less than 10 of the states. The effective date shall be no earlier …
14 Del. C. § 175A. Withdrawal and dissolution.
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§ 175A. Withdrawal and dissolution. (A) Withdrawal. — (1) Once effective, the compact shall continue in force and remain binding upon each and every member state; provided that a member state may withdraw from the compact specifically repealing the statute, which enacted the comp…
14 Del. C. § 176A. Severability and construction.
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§ 176A. Severability and construction. (A) The provisions of this compact shall be severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions of the compact shall be enforceable. (B) The provisions of this compact shall be libera…

14 Del. C. § 177A. Binding effect of Compact and other laws.

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§ 177A. Binding effect of Compact and other laws. (A) Other laws. — (1) Nothing herein prevents the enforcement of any other law of a member state that is not inconsistent with this compact. (2) All member states’ laws conflicting with this compact are superseded to the extent of…

14 Del. C. § 180. Purpose.

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§ 180. Purpose. The Delaware Higher Education Office serves as a source of higher education information and expertise for the executive and legislative departments of the State and for Delaware citizens who can benefit from higher education. It serves as a mechanism for members o…

14 Del. C. § 181. Responsibilities.

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§ 181. Responsibilities. The Office shall do all of the following: (1) Ensure that state resources for higher education are targeted to state priorities serving Delawareans. (2) Ensure that higher education is accessible and affordable for all Delaware students who qualify for ad…

14 Del. C. § 182. Staff.

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§ 182. Staff. The Department of Education may employ a Director of the Delaware Higher Education Office and other staff as necessary to meet its mandate and provide effective service within the limitations of and the manner prescribed by the annual Appropriations Act. Employees o…

14 Del. C. § 183. Regulations.

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§ 183. Regulations. The Department of Education, through the Delaware Higher Education Office, is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement this subchapter, subject to the State Board of Education’s approval.73 Del. Laws, c. 188, § 6; 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, § 6; 83 De…

14 Del. C. § 184. Regulations.

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§ 184. Regulations. Transferred by 77 Del. Laws, c. 431, effective July 23, 2010, to § 183 of this title.

14 Del. C. § 185. Definitions.

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§ 185. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Accrediting agency” means an accrediting agency that is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education as a reliable authority concerning the quality of education or training offered by the postsecondary institutio…

14 Del. C. § 186. Certificate of approval to operate a postsecondary institution.

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§ 186. Certificate of approval to operate a postsecondary institution. (a) No person may operate a postsecondary institution without having obtained a certificate of approval from the Department. In order for the Department to issue a certificate of approval, a person must have t…

14 Del. C. § 187. Application requirements and procedures.

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§ 187. Application requirements and procedures. (a) A person desiring to obtain a certificate of approval must submit a verified application to the Department setting forth all of the following information: (1) The name of the postsecondary institution and ownership and controlli…

14 Del. C. § 188. Restriction of certificate to fields indicated in application; supplementary applications.

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§ 188. Restriction of certificate to fields indicated in application; supplementary applications. A person’s certificate of approval is restricted to the courses, programs of courses, and programs that lead to a certificate or degree that are specified in the person’s application…

14 Del. C. § 189. Fees.

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§ 189. Fees. The Department may establish application fees for approval and renewal of a certificate of approval. The Department shall set the fees in an amount that approximately and reasonably reflect the costs of administering this subchapter. An application fee may not be ref…

14 Del. C. § 190. Denial of certificates of approval.

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§ 190. Denial of certificates of approval. (a) The Department may deny an application for a certificate of approval or an application to renew a certificate of approval for any of the following causes: (1) Violating this subchapter or any rule or regulation made by the Department…

14 Del. C. § 191. Revocation of certificates of approval.

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§ 191. Revocation of certificates of approval. (a) The Department may revoke a certificate of approval that has been issued to a person for any of the following causes: (1) Violating this subchapter or any rule or regulation made by the Department. (2) Furnishing false, misleadin…

14 Del. C. § 192. Ceasing operation.

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§ 192. Ceasing operation. (a) All postsecondary institutions that have been approved to confer degrees under this subchapter or private business and trade schools that have been approved to operate under Chapter 85 of this title shall perform all of the following duties prior to …

14 Del. C. § 193. Consumer fair practices and complaints.

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§ 193. Consumer fair practices and complaints. (a) This section applies to all postsecondary institutions and private business and trade schools as defined in Chapter 85 of this title. (b) All postsecondary institutions and private business and trade schools and their representat…

14 Del. C. § 194. Regulations.

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§ 194. Regulations. The Department of Education is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement this subchapter, subject to the State Board of Education’s approval.83 Del. Laws, c. 401, § 2;

14 Del. C. § 201. System of free public schools.

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§ 201. System of free public schools. The system of free public schools throughout this State shall be general and efficient.14 Del. C. 1953, § 201; 56 Del. Laws, c. 292, § 4;

14 Del. C. § 202. Free schools; ages; attendance within school district; nonresidents of Delaware.

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§ 202. Free schools; ages; attendance within school district; nonresidents of Delaware. (a) The public schools of this State shall be free to persons who are residents of this State and who are age 5 years through 20 years inclusive when they are attending kindergarten through gr…

14 Del. C. § 202A. School enrollment for children in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families.

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§ 202A. School enrollment for children in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. (a) For purposes of this section, “school of origin” means any of the following: (1) The school in which the child is enrolled at the time of entry into the…

14 Del. C. § 203. Special programs.

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§ 203. Special programs. The Department with the approval of the State Board of Education and the school board of any local reorganized school district, either separately or jointly, may establish special programs for children who are in need of education not provided for in regu…

14 Del. C. § 204. Kindergartens and playgrounds and other schools.

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§ 204. Kindergartens and playgrounds and other schools. Repealed by 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, § 17, effective July 31, 1997.

14 Del. C. § 205. Vocational-technical centers, or schools.

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§ 205. Vocational-technical centers, or schools. The Department of Education with the approval of the State Board of Education may establish such vocational-technical centers, or schools as in its judgment will promote the educational interests of the State.14 Del. C. 1953, § 205…

14 Del. C. § 206. Braille literacy rights and education.

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§ 206. Braille literacy rights and education. (a) In developing the individualized written education program for each student with blindness or visual impairment, it is the presumption that proficiency in Braille reading and writing is essential for each student to achieve satisf…

14 Del. C. § 207. Legislative educational impact statements.

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§ 207. Legislative educational impact statements. Repealed by 73 Del. Laws, c. 312, § 334, effective June 25, 2002.

14 Del. C. § 208. Digital recording of board meetings.

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§ 208. Digital recording of board meetings. All boards of education of public school districts, vocational-technical high school districts, and all boards of directors of charter schools shall digitally record all of their public meetings and shall make the recordings available t…

14 Del. C. § 209. Qualifications of board members; disqualifying crimes [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 187, § 8].

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§ 209. Qualifications of board members; disqualifying crimes [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 187, § 8]. (a) An individual may not serve as a member of the State Board of Education or the board of a public school district or vocational-technical school distr…

14 Del. C. § 220. Purpose.

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§ 220. Purpose. It is the intent and purpose of the General Assembly through this subchapter to establish and implement a plan for neighborhood schools in Northern New Castle County that is fair and equitable to all affected children in New Castle County.72 Del. Laws, c. 287, § 2…

14 Del. C. § 221. Definitions.

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§ 221. Definitions. (1) “Committee” means the Wilmington Neighborhood Schools Committee. (2) “District” or “districts” means Brandywine School District, Colonial School District, Christina School District and/or Red Clay Consolidated School District, either jointly or severally, …

14 Del. C. § 222. Wilmington Neighborhood Schools Committee.

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§ 222. Wilmington Neighborhood Schools Committee. (a) The Wilmington Neighborhood Schools Committee shall consist of 17 members, as follows: (1) Two members designated by the Mayor of the City of Wilmington; (2) Three members designated by the President of City Council for the Ci…

14 Del. C. § 223. Neighborhood School Plans.

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§ 223. Neighborhood School Plans. (a) In the context of the plan submitted, or lack thereof, pursuant to § 222(f) of this title and any action taken by the General Assembly and the Governor to implement the Wilmington plan, the school boards of Brandywine School District, Colonia…

14 Del. C. § 301. Purpose and intent.

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§ 301. Purpose and intent. (a) The purpose of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association is to do all of the following: (1) Preserve and promote the educational significance of interscholastic athletics. (2) Ensure that interscholastic sports remain compatible with the edu…

14 Del. C. § 302. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23].

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§ 302. Definitions [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23]. As used in this chapter: (1) “Advanced practice registered nurse” means as defined in § 1902 of Title 24. (2) “Association” means the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. (3) “Athletic…

14 Del. C. § 303. Regulations, policies, and procedures [Effective until implementation of the contingency in 85 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 3].

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§ 303. Regulations, policies, and procedures [Effective until implementation of the contingency in 85 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 3]. (a) The Board shall promulgate regulations relating to member school interscholastic athletics. The Board may develop necessary policies and procedures t…

14 Del. C. § 304. Other duties, powers, and authority [Effective until implementation of the contingency in 85 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 3].

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§ 304. Other duties, powers, and authority [Effective until implementation of the contingency in 85 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 3]. The Board has the duties, powers, and authority necessary for the enforcement of this chapter and the regulations adopted under this chapter. Regulations u…

14 Del. C. § 305. Board composition [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23].

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§ 305. Board composition [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 253, § 23]. (a) The Board of Directors consists of 17 members, 15 of whom are voting members. The membership is composed as follows: (1) The President of the Delaware Chief School Officers Association…

14 Del. C. § 306. Quorum and voting.

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§ 306. Quorum and voting. (a) The number of board members who must be present in order to have a quorum and conduct business is the majority of appointed members. A vacancy on the Board is not counted to determine whether quorum is met. (b) An affirmative vote of a majority of bo…

14 Del. C. § 307. Chair; administration.

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§ 307. Chair; administration. (a) The Board shall elect annually from its members a chair, vice-chair, and, as the Board deems necessary, other officers. In the event of a vacancy in 1 of the officers, the Board shall elect a replacement at its next meeting or a meeting called fo…

14 Del. C. § 308. Meetings of the Board.

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§ 308. Meetings of the Board. (a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at least once per month and at other times as the chair deems necessary or at the request of a majority of the board members. (b) The Board shall meet at a place within the State as it may determi…

14 Del. C. § 309. Secretary; powers and duties.

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§ 309. Secretary; powers and duties. The Association is a unit of the Department. The Secretary shall promulgate regulations necessary to establish the Association as a unit of the Department.73 Del. Laws, c. 374, § 3; 83 Del. Laws, c. 518, § 9;

14 Del. C. § 310. The Interscholastic Athletic Fund: payment of expenses; deposits of receipt.

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§ 310. The Interscholastic Athletic Fund: payment of expenses; deposits of receipt. (a) The expenses of the Association are paid from the Interscholastic Athletic Fund, a special fund created to fund this chapter. An appropriation that the General Assembly makes to the Department…

14 Del. C. § 311. Annual report.

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§ 311. Annual report. The Board, in consultation and cooperation with the Department, shall submit an annual report to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Director and the Librarian of the Division of Legislative Services on or before January 31 each year.73 Del. Laws, c.…

14 Del. C. § 312. Board decision and appeal; State Board’s duties.

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§ 312. Board decision and appeal; State Board’s duties. (a) The Board shall decide on each controversy involving a regulation under this chapter, including a waiver of the regulations promulgated under this chapter. The Board may not decide on a controversy involving a waiver und…

14 Del. C. § 313. Transfers; eligibility; periods of ineligibility.

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§ 313. Transfers; eligibility; periods of ineligibility. (a) Immediate eligibility. — (1) A student who transfers schools is immediately eligible to participate in an interscholastic athletic sport in which the student has not previously participated, upon enrollment at the stude…

14 Del. C. § 314. Exceptions to ineligibility.

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§ 314. Exceptions to ineligibility. (a) A period of ineligibility under § 313 of this title does not apply and a student is not required to seek a waiver of ineligibility if any of the following apply: (1) McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Act. — The studen…

14 Del. C. § 315. Waivers of ineligibility.

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§ 315. Waivers of ineligibility. (a) Waiver. — The Executive Director shall waive ineligibility under § 313 of this title if the Executive Director determines that all of the following criteria have been established: (1) Strict enforcement of ineligibility does not serve to accom…

14 Del. C. § 316. Appeal of Executive Director’s decision.

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§ 316. Appeal of Executive Director’s decision. (a) A party to a controversy may appeal the Executive Director’s decision under § 315 of this title to an appeals panel comprised of 3 Board members. The Board’s chair shall select the 3 members of the appeals panel on a per case ba…