HB 443: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN EDUCATION.
HB 443 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialThis 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 ye...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- None identified
Economy
Benefits
- None identified
Risks
- Increased administrative costs for background check processing
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced student safety in mentoring programs
- Standardized vetting procedures for volunteers
Risks
- Potential reduction in volunteer participation due to formal screening requirements
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Analysis status
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Increased background check requirements may create barriers for prospective volunteers
Analysis based on legislative abstract only
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