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DE HB214

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the Director of Autism Resources (formerly "Statewide Director of the Delaware Autism Program") as a specific ICA member, replacing it with a general Department of Education representative for greater flexibility

  • Eliminates the Delaware Family Voices member position from the ICA since Family Voices now operates under the Parent Information Center, which already has ICA representation

  • Transfers appointing authority for ICA members representing non-governmental entities (Autism Delaware, Nemours network, Delaware Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Parent Information Center) to the Governor, as state law prohibits delegating appointment power to non-governmental organizations

  • Clarifies that ICA members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for actual expenses incurred in performing official duties

  • Restructures the statute to separate ICA duties (§ 5542) from membership and procedural requirements (new § 5544) and updates language throughout for consistency with Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Interagency Committee On Autism And The Delaware Network For Excellence In Autism.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Education6/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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