DE HB174

Requires students to be referred to a school-based mental or behavioral health specialist after their second unduplicated infraction resulting in an out-of-school suspension within a semester.

Clarifies that referrals go to a mental or behavioral health specialist rather than a school-based problem-solving team.

Specifies that the trigger for referral is two separate disciplinary violations (not two separate suspensions) that result in out-of-school suspension within the same semester.

Amends Chapter 16, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by adding § 1608 regarding referral procedures for student discipline.