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DE HB263

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 14 to provide state funding for school nurses in facilities lacking one nurse per facility
  • Establishes an application process through the Department of Education for school districts and charter schools to receive funding for a 10-month school nurse position
  • Funding availability is subject to annual appropriations; the Secretary of Education determines fund allocation among applicants if insufficient funds exist
  • Allows school districts receiving state funds to use match tax authority under Delaware Code §1902(b) to cover the local funding portion for school nurses
  • Requires all school nurses hired under this provision to meet licensure and certification requirements in Delaware Code Chapter 12

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (APPROPRIATIONS) in House with 5 On Its Merits

5/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/3/2014
Education3/18/2014

Full Bill Text

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