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DE HB102

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

John Kowalko

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes broad exemption for University of Delaware and Delaware State University from Freedom of Information Act requirements, making their Board of Trustees meetings and financial records subject to public disclosure.

  • Establishes specific exemptions for university records including confidential letters of recommendation for admissions and employment, proprietary research information, and certain donor fundraising records.

  • Requires disclosure of donor identity, donation amounts, dates, purposes, and terms unless the donor specifically requested anonymity.

  • Mandates universities disclose identities of research grant sponsors and grant/contract terms and conditions regardless of donor privacy protections.

  • Requires two-thirds majority vote in both houses due to constitutional requirement for amending educational charters sustained by the State.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Freedom Of Information Act.

Last Action

Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House

2/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Administration2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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