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SB 24

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 14 AND 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT AND THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Spiros Mantzavinos and 8 co-sponsors

Delaware law modified arbitration and dispute procedures for public school and state employee labor relations, passing legislature with mixed support and Governor approval.

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Bill Summary · SB 24

Legislative bill overview

SB 24 amends Delaware's Public School Employment Relations Act and Public Employment Relations Act to modify how public sector labor disputes are handled and arbitrated. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature and was signed into law by the Governor in September 2025.

Why is this important

These laws govern the relationship between public employers (schools and state agencies) and their unionized workforces, affecting employment conditions, dispute resolution, and labor relations for thousands of Delaware public employees. Changes to arbitration and labor dispute procedures can significantly impact both worker protections and government operational flexibility.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor vs. Management Balance: The specific amendments likely shift power between unions and public employers in contract disputes and arbitration processes, with supporters arguing for fairness and opponents concerned about costs or operational constraints
  • Arbitration Standards: Changes to how disputes are resolved could affect whether arbitrators have broad authority to make rulings or face constraints, impacting both settlement predictability and litigation outcomes
  • Cost Implications: Modifications to dispute procedures may increase or decrease litigation expenses and administrative burden for school districts and state agencies with uncertain fiscal impacts

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

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