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DE SB292

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum course requirements for grades 1-8 students to advance: Mathematics (including basic, intermediate, advanced, business, and applied mathematics or algebra), Science, History, and English/Language Arts

  • Requires grades 9-11 students to pass Mathematics (with student choice of various mathematics courses), Science, History, and English/Language Arts before advancing to next grade level

  • Mandates that 50% of mathematics courses for grades 1-11 provide training without calculator use, except where an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan specifies calculator use

  • Sets graduation requirements for 12th grade students: Mathematics, English/Language Arts, Life Skills Program, and State Board required credits

  • Specifies that the Life Skills Program replaces a half-credit within existing elective requirements and does not add additional graduation credits

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Education Minimum Requirements

Last Action

Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

6/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Education6/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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