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SB 165

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STUDENT IMPROVEMENT COMPONENT.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Spiros Mantzavinos and 3 co-sponsors

Delaware modifies its school funding formula's Student Improvement Component to adjust resource allocation for academically struggling schools and students.

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Bill Summary · SB 165

Legislative bill overview

SB 165 amends Delaware's education code (Title 14) to modify the Student Improvement Component, which is part of the state's school funding formula. The bill passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and was signed into law in September 2025, indicating broad agreement on the changes.

Why is this important

School funding formulas directly affect resource allocation to districts and individual schools, particularly those serving disadvantaged populations. Changes to the Student Improvement Component could alter how money flows to schools attempting to close achievement gaps or support struggling students, making this a substantive education policy matter.

Potential points of contention

  • Specifics unclear: The bill title doesn't detail what modifications were made to the component—whether it expanded, contracted, or restructured funding mechanisms—making it difficult to assess who benefits or loses resources
  • Achievement gap implications: Without knowing the exact changes, it's unclear whether the amendment strengthens or weakens support for schools serving lower-performing or economically disadvantaged students
  • Implementation timeline: The bill's effectiveness date and transition provisions aren't specified in available information, potentially affecting district planning and budgeting cycles

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

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