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DE SB104

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Lawson

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes minimum course requirements for students in grades 1-8 to advance to the next grade level: Mathematics, Science, History, and English/Language Arts.

  • Requires grades 9-11 students to pass Mathematics, Science, History, and English/Language Arts annually before advancing to the next grade level.

  • Mandates that 50% of mathematics courses in grades 1-11 be taught without calculator use, except for students with IEP or 504 plan accommodations allowing calculator use.

  • Establishes graduation requirements for 12th grade students: Mathematics, English/Language Arts, a Life Skills program, and State Board-required credits.

  • Specifies that the Life Skills program replaces a half-credit currently counted as part of electives and does not add additional graduation requirements.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Education6/6/2017

Full Bill Text

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