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SB 166

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AND ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING STUDENTS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Dave Lawson and 9 co-sponsors

Delaware bill requiring schools to provide pregnant and parenting students with attendance flexibility and support services to reduce educational barriers and improve graduation rates.

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Bill Summary · SB 166

Legislative bill overview

SB 166 amends Delaware's education code to require schools to provide attendance accommodations and support services for pregnant and parenting students. The bill establishes protections ensuring these students can maintain educational progress while managing pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting responsibilities.

Why is this important

Pregnant and parenting students historically face higher dropout rates and educational disruption. Codifying accommodations—such as flexible attendance policies, access to childcare resources, and continued enrollment—aims to reduce barriers to graduation and long-term economic opportunity for this vulnerable student population.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may require funding for childcare services, modified schedules, and counseling resources to adequately support these students
  • Scope of accommodations: Disagreement over which specific accommodations are mandatory versus discretionary, and whether they extend to all school types equally
  • Liability and responsibility: Questions about school liability if accommodations are inadequate, and whether parents/guardians share responsibility for ensuring student compliance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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