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14 DE Code § 105. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter I. Composition, Organization and Administration|§ 105. State Board of Education procedures.

§ 105. State Board of Education procedures. (a) The State Board shall hold an annual meeting in Dover each July and, at each annual meeting, elect 1 of its members to serve as Vice-President. Other meetings must be held at such times and places as the duties and business of the State Board require, consistent with the requirements of § 104(k) of this title. A motion or resolution may not be adopted without the concurrence of a quorum of the State Board. (b) Whenever this Code requires that the State Board approve a regulation or other action proposed by the Department, the State Board must decide whether to approve such regulation or action at a meeting held in conformity with Chapter 100 of Title 29. Provided that the Department has complied with Chapter 101 of Title 29 in proposing a regulation or other regulatory action to the extent such action is governed by Chapter 101 of Title 29, the State Board is not subject to Chapter 101 of Title 29 in approving or refusing to approve the proposed regulation or other regulatory action. (c) (1) The State Board shall permit public comment on each agenda item before voting on the agenda item and in proximity to the time at which the State Board discusses the agenda item.  (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (c)(1) of this section, the State Board is not required to permit public comment on an agenda item that, under Delaware law or Department or State Board rules, has a formal comment period or a process for making a record in an administrative matter that has closed before the State Board's discussion of the agenda item, including charter school applications or formal reviews, amendments to Department and Professional Standards Board regulations, and student appeals. 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 376, § 2;
14 DE Code § 106. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter I. Composition, Organization and Administration|§ 106. Advisory Board to the Secretary of Education.

§ 106. Advisory Board to the Secretary of Education. There shall be formed an Advisory Board to the Secretary of Education consisting of a representative from each board of education and from each county vocational-technical district, and such additional representatives of educational stakeholder organizations as appointed by the Secretary and the State Board. This Board shall not meet less than twice in any calendar year and the State Board shall participate in such meetings. The Advisory Board shall:  (1) Review current state policies and submit recommendations to the Department of Education when appropriate for changes, modifications or deletions; (2) Study and review planning guides for program improvement of the Delaware Public School System as submitted by the Department of Education and make appropriate recommendations to the Department of Education on legislative and policy implementation; and (3) Meet at a time and place that shall be at the discretion of the Secretary of Education or the Deputy Secretary. The call for the meeting shall be through the office of the Secretary of Education. The members of the Advisory Board shall receive their actual expenses for 2 dinner meetings per year, but not including travel expenses. The Department of Education shall not expend more than $1,000 for such expenses during any 1 fiscal year.14 Del. C. 1953, §  110;  57 Del. Laws, c. 90;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  3;
14 DE Code § 107. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter I. Composition, Organization and Administration|§ 107. P-20 Council.

§ 107. P-20 Council. (a) There shall be formed a P-20 Council to coordinate educational efforts of publicly-funded programs from early care through higher education and to foster partnerships among groups concerned with public education. The P-20 Council shall make recommendations designed to ensure a more integrated, seamless education system that enables children to enter school ready to learn, receive challenging instruction throughout their school careers, graduate from high school ready for college and careers, and continue their education through postsecondary study in a way that makes them productive and successful citizens. (b) The P-20 Council shall be co-chaired by the Secretary of Education and the President of the State Board of Education. The Council members shall include the presidents (or their designees) of the public institutions of higher education in Delaware, along with the presidents of the institutions of higher education offering degree programs in education (or their designees). Additional members shall include the Chair of the Delaware Early Care and Education Council, the Chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees, a representative of the Governor's Office, the Chair of the Business Roundtable Education Committee, the Executive director of the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, the Secretary of the Department of Labor, the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, the Secretary of the Department of Technology and Information, the Chief of the Delaware Chief School Officers Association, the President of the Delaware State Education Association, the President of the Delaware Parent-Teacher Association and the President of the Charter School Network, or their designees. (c) The Co-Chairs may also establish such subcommittees as needed and determine the subcommittee memberships. 75 Del. Laws, c. 62, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 113, §§  1, 2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 234, §  1;
14 DE Code § 123. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 123. Funds from insurance; retention and use.

§ 123. Funds from insurance; retention and use. Any funds received by the Department from any insurance company by reason of the loss of school property insured in such company shall be paid to the Treasurer of the Department and by the Treasurer kept in a special fund. The special fund shall be used by the Department of Education to pay as far as possible or necessary for the repair or rebuilding of any building in connection with the loss sustained. Any moneys remaining in the special fund after carrying out this section shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State. Code 1915, c. 71;  32 Del. Laws, c. 160, §  51;  34 Del. Laws, c. 172, §  1;  Code 1935, §  2640;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  126;  49 Del. Laws, c. 408;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  7;
14 DE Code § 124. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 124. Annual report.

§ 124. Annual report. The Department shall submit to the Governor, each year on or before January 1, an annual report covering the needs of the public education system as identified in the School Profiles published pursuant to § 124A of this title and other studies of the public school system conducted by the Department. The annual report shall include recommendations for additional legislation and for changes in existing legislation. The recommendations shall be accompanied by prepared bills to be laid before the Governor and the General Assembly. The annual report shall include an assessment of the performance of Delaware's public school system using the information contained in the school profiles published pursuant to § 124A of this title and such other relevant information as is available. Such assessment shall address Delaware's progress in promoting high student achievement for all students, the success of state and local educational initiatives, and the performance of the Department of Education. 21 Del. Laws, c. 67, §  2;  26 Del. Laws, c. 94, §  2;  27 Del. Laws, c. 106;  Code 1915, §  2275;  32 Del. Laws, c. 160, §  10;  Code 1935, §  2642;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  127;  70 Del. Laws, c. 458, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  8;
14 DE Code § 125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 125. Penalty for false testimony.

§ 125. Penalty for false testimony. Whoever, having been sworn or affirmed under § 121(a)(13) of this title to tell the truth, wilfully gives false testimony, is guilty of false swearing and shall be punished as perjury is punished. 32 Del. Laws, c. 160, §  7;  Code 1935, §  2629;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  129;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  10;
14 DE Code § 126. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 126. Leases with the federal government.

§ 126. Leases with the federal government. The Department may enter into contracts with the government of the United States of America or its agencies for the leasing to the Department of machinery, tools, equipment, land, buildings or other items to be used in the school system of this State. The contracts so entered into may be for such terms not exceeding 20 years and on such conditions as the Department may deem advisable. The Department may sublease to reorganized school districts of the State the items so leased for such terms and on such conditions as the Department may deem advisable. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  130;  53 Del. Laws, c. 127;  57 Del. Laws, c. 113;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  11;
14 DE Code § 128-130. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 128-130. Responsibility for property of former Educational Television Board; educational television; Public Educational Broadcasting Authority.

§ 128-130. Responsibility for property of former Educational Television Board; educational television; Public Educational Broadcasting Authority. Repealed by 71 Del. Laws, c. 180, § 13, effective July 31, 1997.
14 DE Code § 132. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 132. Education Science in Motion Fund; receipts; rules and regulations.

§ 132. Education Science in Motion Fund; receipts; rules and regulations. (a) This section authorizes the creation of a special fund within the State Treasurer's office, designated the Education Science in Motion Fund, hereinafter referred to as the Fund. The Secretary of Education shall authorize the expenditure of moneys within the Fund. (b) The Fund shall be expended for 2 vans equipped with science equipment, 1 for New Castle County and 1 for Kent and Sussex Counties, as well as for supplies, operating expenses and personnel. (c) Receipts to the Fund shall include, but are not limited to:  (1) Appropriations made at the discretion of the General Assembly; (2) Grant funds; (3) Donations and contributions; (4) Federal funds; and (5) Appropriations made by local governments. (d) The Department of Education shall solicit matching funds from organizations including, but not limited to, private foundations or alliances, public or nonpublic agencies, institutions, organizations or businesses. (e) The Department of Education may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this section. 70 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  15;
14 DE Code § 133. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 133. Health Advisory Council.

§ 133. Health Advisory Council. 75 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  1;  expired under 75 Del. Laws, c. 330, §  3, eff. June 30, 2011;
14 DE Code § 134. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 134. Lead paint on outdoor structures.

§ 134. Lead paint on outdoor structures. All provisions of this title must comply with Chapter 30M of Title 16. 81 Del. Laws, c. 396, § 5;
14 DE Code § 135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter II. Powers and Duties|§ 135. Purple Star Schools.

§ 135. Purple Star Schools. (a) The Delaware Department of Education shall designate any school, including a district or charter school, as a Purple Star School if the school applies and qualifies for the designation under this section. (b) To qualify as a Purple Star School, a school must:  (1) Designate a staff member as a military liaison, whose duties include:  a. Identifying military-connected students enrolled at the school. b. Serving as the point of contact between the school and military-connected students and their families. c. Determining appropriate school services available to military-connected students; and d. Assisting in coordinating school programs relevant to military-connected students. (2) Maintain on the school Internet website an easily accessible web page that includes resources for military-connected students and their families, including information regarding:  a. Relocation to, enrollment at, registration at, and transferring records to the school. b. Academic planning, course sequences, and advanced classes available at the school. c. Counseling and other support services available for military-connected students enrolled at the school; (3) Maintain a transition program led by students, where appropriate, that assists military-connected students in transitioning into the school. (4) Offer professional development for staff members on issues related to military-connected students. (5) Offer at least 1 of the following initiatives:  a. A resolution showing support for military-connected students and their families. b. Recognition of the Month of the Military Child or Military Family Month with relevant events hosted by the school. c. A partnership with a local military installation that provides opportunities for active duty military members to volunteer at the school, speak at an assembly, or host a field trip. d. Other incentives as identified through the Department of Education's rules and regulations. (c) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to administer this section. 83 Del. Laws, c. 120, § 1;
14 DE Code § 152. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter III. State Public Education Assessment and Accountability System|§ 152. State high school diploma requirements [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 229, § 2].

§ 152. State high school diploma requirements [For application of this section, see 81 Del. Laws, c. 229, § 2]. (a) The Department of Education shall award a regular “State of Delaware High School Diploma” to a student graduating from a Delaware public high school. (b) The Department shall award diplomas under subsection (a) of this section to students who:  (1) Successfully complete the prescribed course requirements established by the State, or the district or charter school, if district or charter school credit requirements are higher than those of the State; and (2) Achieve proficient levels of performance, relative to the State high school content standards, on the assessments administered pursuant to § 151(b) and (c) of this title in conjunction with other academic indicators as defined by Department regulations. (c) A high school student who fails to achieve a proficient level of performance on the assessments pursuant to this section may retake the assessments each succeeding year they continue in high school. This subsection shall not apply to students taking the alternative assessment pursuant to § 151(f) of this title. (d) The Department shall award a State of Delaware — Diploma of Alternate Achievement Standards to a student who has met the requirements of the student's Individualized Education Program but will not complete the high school graduation course credit requirements established by the State, district, or charter school for a regular “State of Delaware High School Diploma” under subsection (a) of this section. (e) The Department, with the consent of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section. 71 Del. Laws, c. 181, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 399, §§  5, 6;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  56;  73 Del. Laws, c. 44, §§  2-4;  74 Del. Laws, c. 247, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 24, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 25, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 9, §§  1, 2;  78 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  5;  81 Del. Laws, c. 229, § 1;
14 DE Code § 154. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter III. State Public Education Assessment and Accountability System|§ 154. School accountability for academic performance.

§ 154. School accountability for academic performance. (a) The Department shall create a program to provide the public with objective information about the academic performance of all Delaware public schools, including charter schools, through the Education Profiles required pursuant to § 124A of this title. The program shall classify schools based on the performance of their student bodies on the assessments administered pursuant to § 151(b) and (c) of this title, as well as other criteria as established by the Department of Education regulations pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. The Department shall classify schools by utilizing 3 ratings of school performance to be known as “Superior Performance,” “Commendable Performance,” and “Academic Watch.” A public school may additionally be identified as “Under Improvement” pursuant to criteria of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (b) The Department shall establish criteria for the determination of whether a school is eligible for recognition, or subject to improvement and accountability activities. For the purposes of this section, a school may be defined as an aggregate of grade levels or, an actual facility. The Department regulations setting forth such criteria shall be at a minimum consistent with the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (c) The Department shall develop a program to commence during fiscal year 2004 to recognize the performance of schools designated as “Superior Performance” and “Commendable Performance.” Such program shall, subject to the extent of available appropriations, include recognition of schools through the Education Profiles pursuant to § 124A of this title; special ceremonies, the award of plaques or flags. (d) The Department shall develop a program to improve and hold accountable those schools identified as “Academic Watch.” Such program shall be at a minimum consistent with any sanctions prescribed by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. and “Under Improvement”. (e) The Department, with the consent of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section; however any such rule or regulation related to collective bargaining shall be written consistent with the authority of the Public Employment Relations Board as that authority is established in Chapter 40 of this title. 71 Del. Laws, c. 399, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  51, 52;  73 Del. Laws, c. 54, §§  1-15;  74 Del. Laws, c. 28, §§  2-11;  74 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  291(b);  78 Del. Laws, c. 53, §§  16, 17;  80 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  1;
14 DE Code § 155. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 1. Department of Education|Subchapter III. State Public Education Assessment and Accountability System|§ 155. School district and school board accountability for academic performance.

§ 155. School district and school board accountability for academic performance. (a) The Department shall create a program to provide the public with objective information about the academic performance of all Delaware public reorganized and vocational-technical school districts, through the Education Profiles specific to each school district required pursuant to § 124A of this title. The program shall classify districts based on the assessments administered pursuant to § 151 (b) and (c) of this title, as well as other criteria established by the Department of Education regulations pursuant to subsection (b) of this section. The Department shall classify school districts by utilizing 3 ratings of district performance to be known as “Superior Performance,” “Commendable Performance,” and “Academic Watch.” A school district may additionally be identified as “Under Improvement” pursuant to criteria of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (b) The Department shall establish the criteria for the determination of whether a school district is subject to recognition, or subject to improvement and accountability activities. The Department regulations setting forth such criteria shall be at a minimum consistent with the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (c) The Department shall develop a program to commence during Fiscal Year 2004 to recognize the performance of school districts designated as “Superior Performance” and “Commendable Performance.” Such program shall, subject to the extent of available appropriations, include recognition of districts and their boards of education through the Education Profiles pursuant to § 124A of this title; special ceremonies, the award of plaques or flags. (d) The Department shall develop a program to improve and hold accountable those school districts identified as “Academic Watch” and “Under Improvement.” Such program shall be at a minimum consistent with any sanctions prescribed by the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. (e) The Department, with the consent of the State Board of Education, shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section; however any such rule or regulation related to collective bargaining shall be written consistent with the authority of the Public Employment Relations Board as that authority is established in Chapter 40 of this title.  71 Del. Laws, c. 399, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 54, §§  16-22;  74 Del. Laws, c. 28, §§  12-17;  74 Del. Laws, c. 307, §  327(b);  78 Del. Laws, c. 53, §§  18, 19, 21;  80 Del. Laws, c. 163, §  2;