HB 261: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION OF PUPILS.
HB 261 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act amends Title 14 to provide the Department of Education the authority to adopt rules and regulations regarding the transportation of public school students.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no environmental impact identified
Risks
- no environmental impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- aligns state law with federal requirements to prevent costly litigation
Risks
- potential marginal increase in district transportation costs
Society
Benefits
- ensures equal transportation access for disabled students in nonpublic settings
- strengthens compliance with federal civil rights mandates
Risks
- administrative burden on school districts to manage expanded out-of-district routes
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
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districts may face logistical challenges in coordinating out-of-district routes for students with specialized needs
operational details depend on individual district implementation plans
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