Posts Tagged ‘Senate Education Committee’
Public Comment Encouraged on Fairness in Girls’ Sports Legislation; Committee Hearing to be held this Wednesday
Senate Bill 215, known as the Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act and sponsored by Senator Bryant Richardson, is scheduled for consideration by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, January 28, at 1:30 p.m. Senator Richardson said he is encouraging parents, student-athletes, and members of the public to offer public comment, either in person or virtually,…
Read MoreSenator Buckson Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Red Dye 40 in Schools, Updates Senate Bill 41
Concerns about potential health effects from Red Dye 40, including links to hyperactivity and behavioral issues in children has led to the introduction of Senate Bill 69. Senator Eric Buckson of South Dover introduced the bill to prohibit the sale or distribution of food and drinks containing Red Dye 40 in Delaware public and charter…
Read MoreDel. Civics Education Bill Gets Hearing In Senate Committee
Legislation to require that Delaware students in grades ten and twelve be assessed in US history, government and civics will be considered in the Senate Education Committee today (Wednesday).The bill (SB 232) is sponsored by State Senator Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford. The requirement would take effect with the 2023-24 academic year.The civics assessment would cover: The…
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