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HB 77

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAINING FOR SCHOOL BOARDS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Bill Bush and 18 co-sponsors

Delaware law now requires school board members to complete training on governance, finance, and education law to improve board decision-making and operational effectiveness.

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Bill Summary · HB 77

Legislative bill overview

HB 77 amends Delaware's education code to establish or modify training requirements for school board members. The bill passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support and was signed into law by the Governor in September 2025.

Why is this important

School boards make critical decisions affecting student education, budgets, and policies. Training requirements ensure board members have foundational knowledge in governance, finance, special education law, and other essential areas—potentially improving decision-making quality and reducing costly legal or operational errors.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Mandatory training requires time investment from volunteer board members, which could deter some candidates from running for office
  • Content specificity: Disputes may arise over what training topics are mandatory versus optional, and who determines curriculum content
  • Enforcement mechanisms: The bill's effectiveness depends on how violations of training requirements are handled and whether there are meaningful consequences

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

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