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HR 14

DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO PREPARE REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 4 co-sponsors

Delaware directs state health agency to collect and report demographic data on early child care and education programs to identify equity gaps and guide policy decisions.

Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 VACANT
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Bill Summary · HR 14

Legislative bill overview

HR 14 directs Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services to collect and prepare reports on demographic data from early child care and education programs. The bill requires analysis of enrollment patterns, workforce composition, and other demographic characteristics across the state's early childhood sector.

Why is this important

Understanding demographic patterns in early child care helps policymakers identify equity gaps, allocate resources effectively, and ensure diverse representation in both student populations and the workforce. Reliable data collection enables evidence-based decisions about program funding, teacher recruitment, and access disparities across different communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Data collection burden: Requiring child care providers to report detailed demographic information may impose administrative costs and compliance challenges on smaller facilities with limited resources
  • Privacy concerns: Collecting and aggregating sensitive demographic data on children raises questions about data security, parental consent, and potential misuse of personal information
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which demographics to track (race, income, disability status, etc.), potentially leaving implementation details vague and subject to departmental discretion
  • Implementation timeline: No deadline is specified for report completion, which could delay actionable findings or lead to indefinite delays

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

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