Posts Tagged ‘Senator Laura Sturgeon’
UPDATE: Governor Meyer Signs Bipartisan Bill Establishing Office of the Inspector General
UPDATE 8/14/25:聽 Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 4, creating a non鈥憄artisan, independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Governor Meyer said this office will strengthen public trust by guaranteeing that Delaware鈥檚 government operates with the highest standards of integrity and transparency. Delaware joins the majority of U.S. states in establishing an independent Inspector…
Read MoreDel. Bill Would Require Background Checks For School Board Candidates
Two days after Delaware’s School Board Elections, the State Senate has passed legislation that would require candidates for Boards of Education to undergo background checks that are currently required of Delaware educators. Candidates who have been convicted of crimes against children could be disqualified. The bill (SB 78) also would require suspension of a sitting…
Read MoreDel. Bill Addresses Student Civic Engagement
Delaware students would be permitted one excused absence each academic year for civic engagement, under legislation introduced in the General Assembly. (HB 175) According to the sponsor, Representative Eric Morrison, D-27th -a former educator – allowable activities could include a visit to the state capitol – once it’s reopened – or attending a rally. A…
Read MoreDel. Opportunity Funding May Become Permanent
The Delaware State Senate has passed legislation that expands and makes permanent the Opportunity Funding program that boosts schools with a high population of students from lower-income families or who are still learning English. Under the two-year-old Opportunity Funding program, schools have been able to offer additional support through individualized coaching and mentoring, or appropriate…
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