Delaware 149th General Assembly (2017-2018) Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 104 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EDUCATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This Act sets the minimum educational courses for each grade. It does not set the curriculum for these courses or how they will be presented within the classrooms. The life skills program replaces the half credit currently listed as part of the 3 1/2 electives required for graduation, and is not an additional half credit added to the graduation requirements.

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This bill establishes minimum educational requirements for grade promotion and graduation in Delaware schools.

  • Title 14

    § 4138. Minimum requirements to move into next higher grade level. The minimum requirements to move into the next higher grade level shall be as follows: (1) Grades one through eight students are required to pass each year before moving to the next grade level: 1. Mathematics A. Which can include basic mathematics, intermediate mathematics, advance mathematics, business mathematics, applied mathematics or algebra. B. Fifty percent (50%) of these mathematics courses will provide training without the use of a calculator, except where an IEP or 504 plan specifies the use of a calculator. 2. Science 3. History 4. English/Language Arts (2) Grades nine through eleven students are required to pass each year before moving into the next grade level: 1. Mathematics A. Student choices which will include basic mathematics, intermediate mathematics, advance mathematics, business mathematics, applied mathematics, algebra or other provided mathematic courses for a secondary level. B. Fifty percent (50%) of these mathematics courses will provide training without the use of a calculator, except where an IEP or 504 plan specifies the use of a calculator. 2. Science 3. History 4. English/Language Arts (3) Twelfth grade students are required to pass before graduating: 1. Mathematics 2. English/Language Arts 3. Life skills program 4. The State Board’s required credits

    This adds a new section outlining specific educational requirements for students at various grade levels for progression and graduation.

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 104 do?
This Act sets the minimum educational courses for each grade. It does not set the curriculum for these courses or how they will be presented within the classrooms. The life skills program replaces the half credit currently listed as part of the 3 1/2 electives required for graduation, and is not an additional half credit added to the graduation requirements.
Who sponsors SB 104?
SB 104 is sponsored by Dave G. Lawson (Republican), Bryant L. Richardson (Republican), and David L. Wilson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 104?
This bill died with 149th General Assembly (2017-2018). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 104?
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