Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct effect on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct effect on environmental policy.
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 313: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
Kim Williams
HB 313 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
LegiScan full bill text
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
90OUT OF 100
Score:90/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
The bill codifies the DSCYF Education Unit, establishing formalized salary, staffing, and regulatory standards for educational services provided within state-operated youth facilities.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Aligns education staff salaries with state public education schedules.
- Improves recruitment and retention of qualified educators through competitive compensation.
Risks
- Creates long-term fiscal obligations for the state regarding salary adjustments and benefits.
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Ensures institutionalized youth receive K-12 education meeting state and federal standards.
- Mandates strict compliance with IDEA and Section 504 for students with disabilities.
- Facilitates better educational continuity through defined credit transfer protocols.
Risks
- Relies on the Department's ability to maintain uniform service quality across diverse facilities.
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Implementation requires rigorous oversight to ensure that 'limited local education agency' status effectively improves student outcomes rather than just increasing administrative complexity.
Analysis scope
Fiscal impact is contingent on annual appropriation and department-specific budgetary allocations.
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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