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DE HB263
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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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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