Bill
HB 379
The bill updates Delaware's Comprehensive School Discipline Improvement Program to improve data reporting, implement clearer disciplinary standards, and promote equitable, restorat
HB 379 (Session 153) – Delaware: Summary
Overview
- Title: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL DISCIPLINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
- Purpose: To modify provisions related to the Comprehensive School Discipline Improvement Program (CSDIP) within Delaware’s Title 14 education code.
- Introduced: April 23, 2026; Assigned to the House Education Committee.
- Sponsors: Co-sponsors Eric Morrison, Laura Sturgeon, Alonna Berry.
What the bill aims to change
- The bill revises or clarifies aspects of Delaware’s Comprehensive School Discipline Improvement Program. While the exact text of the amendments is not provided here, typical purposes of such amendments include:
- Updating criteria for school discipline data collection and reporting.
- Modifying standards or guidelines for disciplinary practices to promote safer, more inclusive school environments.
- Aligning CSDIP components with current federal or state education requirements.
- Expanding or refining the scope of entities involved in the program (e.g., school districts, charter schools, or state agencies).
- Adjusting funding mechanisms, accountability measures, or timelines related to implementation and evaluation.
Who would be affected
- Primary: Public school districts and charter schools in Delaware that participate in or are subject to the CSDIP.
- Secondary: State education agencies, school administrators, and teachers who implement discipline policies and data reporting under CSDIP.
- Beneficiaries: Students and families, as reforms typically aim to reduce disproportionate discipline, improve school safety, and promote equitable disciplinary practices.
Key provisions and changes (anticipated elements)
- Data and reporting: Potential updates to how disciplinary data is collected, reported, and analyzed (e.g., race/ethnicity or other demographic breakdowns; outcomes of disciplinary actions).
- Policy standards: Possible tightening or clarification of permissible disciplinary practices, with emphasis on reduces reliance on exclusionary measures and promoting restorative approaches.
- Accountability and oversight: Possible enhancements to monitoring, public reporting, or disciplinary outcome metrics for districts and schools.
- Implementation timeline: Possible new milestones or deadlines for districts to adopt certain practices or complete required trainings.
- Funding and resources: Possible provisions related to the allocation of funds, training, or technical assistance to support implementation.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Status: Introduced and assigned to the Education Committee as of April 23, 2026.
- Next steps: The Education Committee will review, hold hearings, and potentially amend the bill before a floor vote in the House. If passed, it would move to the Senate for consideration (timeline dependent on committee and floor actions).
Notes for readers
- Specific text, provisions, and numerical details (e.g., annual funding amounts, reporting timelines, or thresholds) are not provided in the summary. For precise language and exact changes, consult the bill’s full text and the Delaware General Assembly’s bill tracking resources.
- The bill’s impact will hinge on the final enacted language, including how broadly it applies to districts, timelines for compliance, and any associated funding or enforcement mechanisms.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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