DE HB243

Expands notification methods for school crime reporting to include facsimile, electronic mail, and Department of Education electronic filings in addition to telephone, in-person, and certified mail.

Broadens mandatory crime reporting requirements to include school volunteers and school employees as potential victims, and changes the definition of sexual offenses from "Unlawful Sexual Contact III" to "any sexual offense" as defined in Delaware Code §761(h).

Simplifies reporting procedures by removing the requirement for superintendents to file reports with the Department of Education and instead requiring principals to report directly to the Department of Education within 5 working days when probable cause exists.

Adds requirements that school officials transmit special education and disciplinary records of children with disabilities to law enforcement authorities as required by federal law (20 U.S.C.A. §1415(k)(6)(B)).

Eliminates prior suspension procedures outlined in subsection (d) and replaces them with a requirement that principals submit copies of all reports to the superintendent, and that reports alleging wrongdoing by the principal be submitted to the superintendent instead.