HB 452: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION AND BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR CHILD-SERVING ENTITIES.
HB 452 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 23, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAlthough the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association is a unit of the Department of Education, officials are currently allowed to serve without completing background checks before serving. This Act provides that in the event an official for the DIAA is not an individual required to undergo a background check unde...
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Environment
Benefits
- no direct impact identified
Risks
- no direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential reduction in institutional liability
Risks
- administrative compliance costs for schools and the DIAA
Society
Benefits
- improves child safety via mandatory background checks
- fosters inclusive sports environment through anti-discrimination training
Risks
- increased training time requirements for officials and students
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Implementation effectiveness depends on the quality and content of required training
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