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DE SB193

Bill

Status

Passed

7/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Delaware Department of Education to develop and promulgate a uniform statewide cyberbullying policy applicable to kindergarten through grade 12, based on a model prepared by the Department of Justice and public comment.

  • Mandates that all charter schools and school districts formally adopt the uniform cyberbullying policy as written within 90 days of it becoming final.

  • Authorizes the Department of Justice to represent public school districts and charter schools in legal actions challenging their adoption or use of the state-mandated cyberbullying policy if the State is also a party and the representation is in good faith and public interest.

  • Establishes attorney-client privilege for communications and documents related to the Department of Justice's representation decisions and obligations regarding the cyberbullying policy defense.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 14 And 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Conduct Of Delaware Public School Students

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Education5/1/2012
Education4/3/2012

Full Bill Text

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