Senate Bill 259 Summary

• Adds definitions for physician, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, and athletic trainer to Title 14 of the Delaware Code.

• Restructures the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Board of Directors from 22 members to 17 voting members plus 2 nonvoting university representatives.

• Expands board composition to include mental or behavioral health specialist, athletic trainer, and allows physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse as sports medicine professional (in addition to physician).

• Modifies appointment process so Speaker of House and Pro Tempore of Senate each appoint one public member, while Governor appoints remaining members with Senate consent.

• Updates term limits, removal procedures, and designation authority for board members to reflect new structure.