AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DELAWARE INTE...
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SB 260 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND THE DELAWARE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
Last action — Signed by Governor
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 11, 2024. Enacted.
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15 sponsors
15 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
This Act is a result of the work of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association ("DIAA") Task Force. The current process for promulgating DIAA-related regulations grants the regulatory authority to the Department of Education ("Department") which is, in turn, required to delegate its authority to the DIAA. The current process also requires steps in addition to the regulatory process already required under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. The additional process encumbers the DIAA's ability to make changes to regulations with the speed and flexibility often needed in the regulation of interscholastic athletics. Language in Section 1 of this Act, in the second half of § 122(b)(15), Title 14, starting with "The Department shall not approve any rule or regulation that denies a student the right..." is removed from that paragraph. However, the language remains in Section 2 of this Act, in the already-existing § 303(b)(2), Title 14. This Act removes the requirements that the Secretary of the Department propose DIAA-related regulations and the State Board of Education approve the proposed regulations. It also removes the requirement that DIAA and Department collaborate to develop regulations. This Act grants directly to the DIAA the authority to promulgate regulations.
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This bill streamlines the regulatory process for the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association by granting it direct authority to promulgate regulations, while retaining certain student rights.
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§ 122(b)(15), Title 14
The Department shall not approve any rule or regulation that denies a student the right to simultaneously try out for, practice with or participate in games on a team similar to the school team on which that student is a member, except that the authority for such dual membership and participation on a similar team shall be authorized only upon written consent by the parent, custodian or guardian of the student. Such written consent shall clearly state the authority to participate on a particularly specified team of a designated organization or institution; [Repealed.]This change removes the specified sentence from the Department's rules, but retains it in another section, ensuring that student rights are preserved.
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§ 303(a), Title 14
The Board and the Department may develop necessary policies and procedures to implement this chapter.→ The Board shall work in consultation and cooperation with the Department in the development of promulgate regulations relating to member school interscholastic athletics.This update clarifies the collaborative role of the Board and Department in developing regulations for interscholastic athletics.
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§ 303(b)(1), Title 14
The Board, in consultation and cooperation with the Department, Board shall develop regulations relating to secondary and middle school interscholastic athletics.→ In addition to the regulations required under § 304 of this title and § 10111 and § 10113 of Title 29, the regulations must include at least all of the following:This amendment outlines the required components of regulations pertaining to interscholastic athletics.
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§ 303(b)(2), Title 14
The Board may not approve a regulation that denies a student the right to simultaneously try out for, practice with, or participate in a game on a team similar to the school team on which that student is a member.This change maintains student rights regarding dual participation in sports on similar teams.
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§ 122(b)(15), Title 14
the authority to promulgate regulations regarding interscholastic athletics directly to the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association.
This addition grants the DIAA direct regulatory authority, simplifying the process and allowing for quicker responses to necessary changes.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 13 On Its Merits
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Assigned to Education Committee in House
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits
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Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby · Primary
- Laura V. Sturgeon · Primary
- David L. Wilson · Primary
- John "Jack" Walsh · Primary
- David P. Sokola · Primary
- Marie Pinkney · Primary
- Brian Pettyjohn · Primary
- Spiros Mantzavinos · Primary
- Kendra Johnson · Primary
- Sean Matthews · Primary
- Sarah McBride · Primary
- Timothy D. Dukes · Primary
- Franklin D. Cooke · Primary
- Nicole Poore · Primary
- Valerie Longhurst · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →15 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 47 not signed on
Sponsors (15)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Laura V. Sturgeon Democratic
- David L. Wilson Republican
- John "Jack" Walsh Democratic
- David P. Sokola Democratic
- Marie Pinkney Democratic
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican
- Spiros Mantzavinos Democratic
- Kendra Johnson Democratic
- Sean Matthews
- Sarah McBride
- Timothy D. Dukes Republican
- Franklin D. Cooke Democratic
- Nicole Poore Democratic
- Valerie Longhurst
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (47)
47 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (41)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (21)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Kyle Evans Gay | — | Yea |
| Sarah McBride | — | Yea |
| Bryan Townsend | Democratic | Yea |
| Darius J. Brown | Democratic | Yea |
| David P. Sokola | Democratic | Not Voting |
| 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 | Not Voting |
| Gerald W. Hocker | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 260 do?
- This Act is a result of the work of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association ("DIAA") Task Force. The current process for promulgating DIAA-related regulations grants the regulatory authority to the Department of Education ("Department") which is, in turn, required to delegate its authority to the DIAA. The current process also requires steps in addition to the regulatory process already required under the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. The additional process encumbers the DIAA's ability to make changes to regulations with the speed and flexibility often needed in the regulation of interscholastic athletics. Language in Section 1 of this Act, in the second half of § 122(b)(15), Title 14, starting with "The Department shall not approve any rule or regulation that denies a student the right..." is removed from that paragraph. However, the language remains in Section 2 of this Act, in the already-existing § 303(b)(2), Title 14. This Act removes the requirements that the Secretary of the Department propose DIAA-related regulations and the State Board of Education approve the proposed regulations. It also removes the requirement that DIAA and Department collaborate to develop regulations. This Act grants directly to the DIAA the authority to promulgate regulations.
- Who sponsors SB 260?
- SB 260 is sponsored by Stell Parker Selby, Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic), David L. Wilson (Republican), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), David P. Sokola (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Sean Matthews, Sarah McBride, Timothy D. Dukes (Republican), Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), and Valerie Longhurst.
- What is the current status of SB 260?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 11, 2024. Enacted.
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