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DE SB5
Bill
Status
1/15/2009
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
- Consolidates Delaware's three vocational-technical school districts into one statewide district effective for the 2012-2013 school year
- Establishes a seven-member school board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, with geographic representation requirements (3 from New Castle County, 2 from Kent County, 2 from Sussex County)
- Limits political party membership on the board to no more than four members from the same party
- Board members serve staggered seven-year terms, with initial appointments structured so one term expires each year
- Requires the Department of Education to propose legislation by October 31, 2011, to create equitable and uniform taxation for funding the consolidated district
Legislative Description
A Bond And Capital Improvements Act Of The State Of Delaware And Certain Of Its Authorities For The Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2010; Authorizing The Issuance Of General Obligation Bonds Of The State; Appropriating Funds From The Transportation Trust Fund; Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Bonds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Appropriating Special Funds Of The Delaware Transportation Authority; Reverting And Reprogramming Certain Funds Of The State; Directing The Deposit Of Certain Funds To The General Fund; Specifying Certain Procedures, Conditions And Limitations For The Expenditure Of Such Funds; Amending Certain Pertinent Statutory Provisions; And Amending The Laws Of Delaware.
Last Action
Assigned to Bond Committee in Senate
1/15/2009