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DE HB457

Bill

Status

Passed

10/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sherry Dorsey Walker

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Origin

House of Representatives

151st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes 3-year term limits for certain Board members (maximum 3 consecutive terms for 9 years total), with removal provisions for gross inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance.

  • Increases Board membership from 19 voting members to 22 voting members by adding one superintendent/assistant superintendent position, one nonpublic school representative position, and making the Department of Education member a voting member instead of non-voting.

  • Requires one of the six public Board members to be a parent of a current or recent student athlete from a member school.

  • Authorizes the Association to pursue sponsorship opportunities, event revenue, and professional development funding, and permits purchase of general liability insurance for rental of non-state venues for sponsored events.

  • Makes technical corrections throughout the statute including clarifications on quorum requirements, voting procedures, terminology, and various administrative processes.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

10/26/2022

Committee Referrals

Legislative Oversight & Sunset6/21/2022
Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)6/7/2022

Full Bill Text

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