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DE HB138

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Dukes

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the Sussex County Vocational Technical School board from 7 Governor-appointed members serving 7-year terms to 7 elected members serving 4-year terms

  • Each of the 7 public school districts with territory in Sussex County will elect one representative to the vocational-technical school board

  • Elections will occur at the same time as local school board elections, with staggered terms on even-numbered years

  • Initial implementation in 2016: Indian River, Seaford, and Milford districts elect members to 2-year terms; Woodbridge, Cape Henlopen, Laurel, and Delmar districts elect members to 4-year terms

  • Current appointed board members' terms terminate on June 30, 2016, with elected board taking over July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (EDUCATION) in House with 1 Favorable, 7 On Its Merits

6/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Education5/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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