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DE HB19

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

150th General Assembly

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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