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DE HB19
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Earl Jaques
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AI Summary
- Amends § 1310 of Delaware Code to ensure every public school facility has at least one school nurse
- Creates an application process for school districts and charter schools to receive state funding for a school nurse position if the standard funding formula does not provide one per facility
- Department of Education shall distribute available appropriated funds among applicant districts and charter schools, with prioritization determined by the Secretary of Education in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and Controller General
- Allows districts receiving such funds to levy a local tax under § 1902(b) to cover the local share of school nurse salary costs
- School nurses hired under this provision must meet licensure and certification requirements in Chapter 12 of Delaware Code
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Nurses.
Last Action
Tabled in Committee
3/20/2019
Committee Referrals
Education1/4/2019
Full Bill Text
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