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DE SB5

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/29/2011

Primary Sponsor

Edward Bennett

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Origin

Senate

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Consolidates Delaware's three vocational-technical school districts into one statewide district effective for the 2012-2013 school year

  • Creates a seven-member school board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, with three members from New Castle County and two each from Kent and Sussex Counties

  • Limits political party representation on the board to no more than four members from the same party, with staggered seven-year terms

  • Requires the Department of Education to propose legislation by October 31, 2011 for equitable and uniform taxation to fund the consolidated district

  • Section 2 establishing the new board structure takes effect June 15, 2012, while other provisions take effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Consolidation Of Vocational-technical School Districts.

Last Action

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

4/6/2011

Committee Referrals

Education3/29/2011

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