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.
HB 313 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act codifies the Education Unit in the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF). The Education Unit provides educational services to children and youth residing in facilities operated by DSCYF.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct effect on environmental policy.
Economy
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
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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Implementation requires rigorous oversight to ensure that 'limited local education agency' status effectively improves student outcomes rather than just increasing administrative complexity.
Fiscal impact is contingent on annual appropriation and department-specific budgetary allocations.
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