SB 148

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 150th General Assembly (2019-2020)
  • Introduced in Senate Jun 19, 2019
  • Passed Senate Jun 18, 2019
  • Passed House Jun 30, 2019
  • Signed by Governor Jul 23, 2019

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.

Abstract

This Act creates the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity ("Consortium"), which replaces the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission ("WEIC"). The Consortium has multiple purposes. First, it will recommend policies and practices to the Governor, General Assembly, and Secretary of Education regarding educational equity and educational outcomes in the City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County. Second, the Consortium will monitor educational progress and outcomes for students in the City of Wilmington and for all low-income, English learners and at-risk students in northern New Castle County and report on the same. Third, the Consortium will make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly regarding improvement in public education in the City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County. Fourth, it will evaluate the need for additional or alternative educational facilities in the City of Wilmington. Fifth, it will develop policy proposals to be introduced through legislation to improve teaching and learning in district and charter schools in the City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County. Sixth, it will develop a proposal for redistricting in the City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County. Seventh, it will research the viability of the New Castle County Tax District and Tax Pool. The Act specifies who will be appointed to the Consortium and how it will be staffed. Its first meeting must occur on or before September 1, 2019.

Bill Sponsors (15)

Votes


Jun 30, 2019

Jun 18, 2019

Actions


Jul 23, 2019

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2019

House

Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES

Jun 25, 2019

House

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

  • Committee-Passage
Education

Jun 19, 2019

House

Assigned to Education Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

Jun 18, 2019

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

Senate

Amendment SA 1 to SB 148 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

Senate

Amendment SA 2 to SB 148 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

Jun 12, 2019

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Education

Jun 11, 2019

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Education

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SA 2 to SB 148 PDF HTML
SA 1 to SB 148 PDF HTML
Bill Text HTML PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note PDF

Sources

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