HB 23

  • Delaware House Bill
  • 149th General Assembly (2017-2018)
  • Introduced in House Mar 21, 2017
  • Passed House Mar 21, 2017
  • Passed Senate Apr 05, 2017
  • Signed by Governor May 18, 2017

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Attendance.

Abstract

This Act requires that any student over the age of 16 who wishes to leave school prior to graduation must obtain the written consent of the parent or guardian, and attend an exit interview where information is supplied regarding the likelihood of diminished earning potential and the increased likelihood of unemployment associated with dropping out. The school is also directed to explore whether there are support services, interventions or programs that might assist the student in remaining enrolled. The intent is to lower the dropout rate and encourage students to complete high school.

Bill Sponsors (13)

Votes


Apr 05, 2017

Mar 21, 2017

Actions


May 18, 2017

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Apr 05, 2017

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 3 NO 1 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT

Mar 29, 2017

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 3 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Education

Mar 21, 2017

House

Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 23 - Passed In House by Voice Vote

Senate

Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

Mar 15, 2017

House

Amendment HA 1 to HB 23 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Jan 25, 2017

House

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Education

Jan 05, 2017

House

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

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