AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REDDING CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
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HB 229 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE REDDING CONSORTIUM FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
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Enacted
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6 sponsors
6 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act removes the required window for submission of a final plan from the Redding Consortium to the State Board of Education and instead requires that the State Board act on any plan submitted by the Redding Consortium within 3 months. It also allows for the Redding Consortium to submit an interim plan prior to the completion of its full plan. Finally, it provides that the Consortium’s final report may include recommendations for policies and practices for systematic reform to address the negative impacts of the Neighborhood Schools Act.
Bill Text
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This Act modifies the timeline for the Redding Consortium's submissions to the State Board of Education and allows for interim plans, also adding a provision for recommendations addressing the Neighborhood Schools Act.
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§ 1026(d)(3)(e)
on or after July 1, 2023, and no later than October 1, 2023, to take effect on or after January 1, 2025, and no later than July 1, 2026.→ within 3 months of submission.Changes the deadline for the State Board of Education to act on the Consortium's plan from a specific date range to a general timeline of within 3 months.
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§ 1026(d)(3)(c)
The Consortium may submit 1 or more interim plans for action under this section, which may address redistricting to ensure that all school districts have contiguous geographical boundaries.
Allows the Redding Consortium to submit interim plans prior to completing its full plan.
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§ 1026(d)(3)(b)
Recommendations for policies and practices for systematic reform to address the negative impacts of the Neighborhood Schools Act.
Enables the Consortium to include recommendations for addressing issues related to the Neighborhood Schools Act in their final report.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
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Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 15 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend · Primary
- S. Elizabeth Lockman · Primary
- Cyndie Romer · Primary
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
- Paul S. Baumbach · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →6 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 56 not signed on
Sponsors (6)
- Bryan Townsend Democratic
- S. Elizabeth Lockman Democratic
- Cyndie Romer Democratic
- Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha Democratic
- Valerie Longhurst
- Paul S. Baumbach
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (56)
56 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 56 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Yea |
| John "Jack" Walsh | Democratic | Yea |
| Kyra L. Hoffner | Democratic | Yea |
| Laura V. Sturgeon | Democratic | Yea |
| Marie Pinkney | Democratic | Yea |
| Nicole Poore | Democratic | Yea |
| Russell Huxtable | Democratic | Yea |
| S. Elizabeth Lockman | Democratic | Yea |
| Spiros Mantzavinos | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie L. Hansen | Democratic | Yea |
| Trey Paradee | Democratic | Yea |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Republican | Yea |
| Dave G. Lawson | Republican | Yea |
| David L. Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Eric Buckson | Republican | Yea |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (41)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 229 do?
- This Act removes the required window for submission of a final plan from the Redding Consortium to the State Board of Education and instead requires that the State Board act on any plan submitted by the Redding Consortium within 3 months. It also allows for the Redding Consortium to submit an interim plan prior to the completion of its full plan. Finally, it provides that the Consortium’s final report may include recommendations for policies and practices for systematic reform to address the negative impacts of the Neighborhood Schools Act.
- Who sponsors HB 229?
- HB 229 is sponsored by Bryan Townsend (Democratic), S. Elizabeth Lockman (Democratic), Cyndie Romer (Democratic), Nnamdi O. Chukwuocha (Democratic), Valerie Longhurst, and Paul S. Baumbach.
- What is the current status of HB 229?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 15, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 229?
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