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DE HB137

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2023

Primary Sponsor

Krista Griffith

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Updates safety hotline numbers printed on pupil identification cards for public schools serving grades 7-12 to include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or text 988), National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233), and Crisis Text Line (text "DE" to 741741)

  • Updates safety hotline numbers printed on student identification cards for public institutions of higher learning to include: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (call or text 988), National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233), Crisis Text Line (text "DE" to 741741), and local campus police or security phone number

  • Replaces outdated National Suicide Prevention number (1-800-273-8255) with the new 988 call or text line on all identification cards

  • Replaces "Hopeline" text service with Crisis Text Line service (text "DE" to 741741)

  • Effective for the 2023-2024 school year

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Pupil And Student Identification Cards.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Education6/8/2023
Education5/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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