Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- None identified
StateDelawareEnacted
HB 443: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATION.
Kim Williams
HB 443 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
This Act provides clarification that all individuals currently or prospectively serving as mentors to one or more students through a mentoring program under the Department of Education must submit to state and federal criminal background checks, and that they are subject to continued criminal record monitoring for 1 year.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- Increased administrative costs for background check processing
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Enhanced student safety in mentoring programs
- Standardized vetting procedures for volunteers
Risks
- Potential reduction in volunteer participation due to formal screening requirements
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Increased background check requirements may create barriers for prospective volunteers
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordSigned by Governor
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- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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