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14 DE Code § 2731. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 27. School Attendance|Subchapter II. Truancy|§ 2731. Enforcement of court order.

§ 2731. Enforcement of court order. (a) The court with jurisdiction over the matter shall retain jurisdiction until all terms of the court's order have been complied with regardless of any change in the student's age, marital status or choice of educational source or location. (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, if it is alleged that a student has not complied with the terms of the court's order, the noncompliant student may be charged with criminal contempt pursuant to § 1271 of Title 11, which shall, in the first instance, be brought in the Family Court. (c) A juvenile against whom criminal contempt proceedings pursuant to this section and § 1271 of Title 11 have been initiated shall have the right to counsel at all stages. (d)-(f) [Repealed.] 72 Del. Laws, c. 346, §  14;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 12, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 23, §§  2, 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 197, § 2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 3;
14 DE Code § 2732. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 27. School Attendance|Subchapter II. Truancy|§ 2732. Appeals.

§ 2732. Appeals. (a) A parent convicted within the Justice of the Peace Court of a violation of § 2702 of this title may appeal to the Court of Common Pleas in the county in which the judgment was given. The appeal shall be filed within 15 days from the date of conviction. On appeal the Court of Common Pleas shall make a de novo determination. (b) [Repealed.] (c) A student who has been adjudicated truant within the Justice of the Peace Court pursuant to § 2730 of this title may appeal to the Family Court in the county in which the adjudication occurred. The appeal shall be filed within 15 days of the date of the adjudication. On appeal the Family Court shall make a de novo determination based on the record below. (d) No appeal of the adjudication of truancy or truancy-related contempt pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall stay execution of the remedial disposition unless a judge of the Family Court orders a stay. 72 Del. Laws, c. 346, §  14;  76 Del. Laws, c. 12, §§  2, 3;  82 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 3;
14 DE Code § 2733. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 27. School Attendance|Subchapter II. Truancy|§ 2733. Jurisdiction; venue.

§ 2733. Jurisdiction; venue. (a) The Justice of the Peace Court and the Family Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction of complaints filed pursuant to this subchapter. (b) All complaints under this subchapter shall be filed in a Justice of the Peace Court in the county where the school the child is required to attend is located or in the county in which the office of the school district which contains the child's school is located. (c) The matter shall proceed within the Justice of the Peace Court unless that Court determines, upon the complaint's filing, that the matter shall be transferred to the Family Court due to the existence of any of the following conditions:  (1) Pending delinquency proceedings involving the child; (2) Pending civil proceedings involving a determination of the child's best interests pursuant to § 722 of Title 13; (3) Pending proceedings with involvement by the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families with the child's family; or (4) Any other condition exists related to the child that reasonably warrants transfer to Family Court. (d) In the event that a student withdraws from school for any reason other than age and does not re-enroll in another public school, the Family Court or Justice of the Peace Court, in its discretion, may retain jurisdiction for the purpose of ensuring that the student's alternative educational environment was not an attempt to avoid the compulsory attendance requirements of § 2702 of this title. 72 Del. Laws, c. 346, §  14;  76 Del. Laws, c. 23, §  4;  82 Del. Laws, c. 224, § 3;
14 DE Code § 2734. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 27. School Attendance|Subchapter II. Truancy|§ 2734. Disposition and accounting of fines.

§ 2734. Disposition and accounting of fines. The fines provided for by § 2729 of this title shall, when collected, be paid over by the officers collecting the same to the treasurer of the board of education of a reorganized school district according to the residence of the person convicted, to be accounted for by such treasurer or by the Department of Education as other moneys raised for school purposes. 24 Del. Laws, c. 121, §  2;  Code 1915, §  2314;  32 Del. Laws, c. 160, §  43;  Code 1935, §  2687;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  2710;  57 Del. Laws, c. 113;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  134;  72 Del. Laws, c. 346, §  10;
14 DE Code § 2736. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 27. School Attendance|Subchapter II. Truancy|§ 2736. Payment to Woods Haven School for Girls.

§ 2736. Payment to Woods Haven School for Girls. Repealed by 76 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 423, effective July 1, 2008.
14 DE Code § 3111. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter II. General Provisions|§ 3111. Advisory council for exceptional citizens.

§ 3111. Advisory council for exceptional citizens. (a) The Governor shall appoint an advisory council to act in an advisory capacity to the Department of Education, the State Board of Education and other state agencies on the needs of exceptional citizens. The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance of the council. The council shall also serve in the capacity of the advisory panel as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq. (b) The council shall hold at least 1 joint meeting with the Interagency Coordinating Council each calendar year. 14 Del. C. 1953, §  3108;  51 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  3;  61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  147;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  10;  83 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 5;
14 DE Code § 3120. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3120. Right to receive public education.

§ 3120. Right to receive public education. The State shall provide, in the school districts and charter schools of the State, or in other state institutions and agencies or in special programs and private agencies as established or approved by the Department with the approval of the State Board, that each child with a disability as defined in this chapter shall receive a free and appropriate public education designed to meet that child with a disability's own needs. The Department of Education shall be the agency responsible for the implementation of this required provision. 61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §§  148, 148A;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  12;
14 DE Code § 3121. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3121. Special classes and facilities.

§ 3121. Special classes and facilities. Each school district, charter school and other state agencies responsible for the care of Delaware citizens shall provide and maintain, under appropriate regulations of the Department of Education approved by the State Board of Education, special classes and facilities to meet the needs of children with a disability as herein defined and recommended for special education or training who are residents of any geographical area within the State and who can be served by such special classes and facilities. This and other sections of this chapter and this title may be carried out by assigning children who are residents of 1 school district to attend classes in facilities of another school district according to Chapter 6 of this title concerning tuitions. Placement in a state agency that is not part of the public school system shall be in accordance with rules developed under § 3110 of this title. 42 Del. Laws, c. 125, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  3103;  51 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §§  148A, 149;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  13;
14 DE Code § 3122. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3122. Identification and reporting of child with a disability.

§ 3122. Identification and reporting of child with a disability. (a) Except as noted in subsection (b) of this section regarding parentally-placed private school children, each school district shall be required to identify, locate and evaluate, or reevaluate, any children with disabilities residing within the confines of that school district, including children with disabilities who are homeless children or wards of the State, regardless of the severity of the disability, and who are in need of special education and related services. (b) Each school district, excluding vocational school districts, shall be required to identify, locate and evaluate, or reevaluate, any children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private schools located within the confines of that school district, regardless of the severity of the disability, and who are in need of special education and related services. 42 Del. Laws, c. 125, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  3105;  51 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  7;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §§  148A, 150;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  14;  78 Del. Laws, c. 397, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3123. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3123. Supportive services and residential programs.

§ 3123. Supportive services and residential programs. (a) Any school district administering a program for children with autism may provide from its own personnel or contract with another state agency or a private service provider if necessary for appropriate supportive services, including, but not limited to, respite care, physical, art and music education, psychological services, language and speech therapy, physical and occupational therapy. The supportive services to be provided shall be based upon a program for each child as approved by the Department of Education; provided, that the State Board may review any objection to the Department's decision. The school district designated by the Department with State Board approval as the administering agency for a statewide program for autistic pupils shall annually submit in its budget a request for funds for such services. (b) Community-based residential units for children with autism may be operated by a school district designated and approved by the Department with State Board approval as the administering agency for a statewide program for autistic pupils. When the school district operates a community-based residential program, that program shall meet the following minimum standards:  (1) Pre-puberty and post-puberty children shall be housed separately. In no case shall a child under age 12 be housed with a child over age 16 except as approved by the Human Rights and Peer Review committees of the statewide autistic program. (2) Residential units shall be provided at the rate of 1 residential unit for each 4 residential pupils except that a maximum of 5 pupils may be housed in 1 residential unit. Pupils housed for the purpose of respite care, additionally defined to mean a period not to exceed 12 months, shall not be counted with respect to this provision. At no time shall the total number of pupils exceed 6 including respite placements. (3) Residential teacher coordinators shall be provided for a period of 12 months per year at the rate of 3 full-time equivalent teacher coordinators per residential unit. (4) Residential child care specialists shall be provided for a period of 12 months per year at the rate of 6 full-time equivalent residential child care specialists per residential unit. The Department with the approval of the State Board of Education shall determine the necessary educational requirements for the residential child care specialists.61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §§  5, 8;  64 Del. Laws, c. 381, §§  1, 2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  151;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  15;
14 DE Code § 3125. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3125. Parent councils.

§ 3125. Parent councils. Each school district and charter school enrolling any child with disabilities shall, on an annual basis, contact the parents of each such child to attempt to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a parent council for the parents of students with disabilities. Parent councils will advocate generally for students with disabilities and provide person-to-person support for individual parents and children. The charter schools and school districts shall collaborate and coordinate with existing parent groups and other information and support groups to facilitate creation, maintenance, and effectiveness of the parent councils. 80 Del. Laws, c. 37, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3125A. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter III. Children With Disabilities|§ 3125A. Individualized education program (IEP) training for charter schools.

§ 3125A. Individualized education program (IEP) training for charter schools. Effective January 1, 2016, each charter school will designate and maintain at least 1 professional staff member who has completed training approved by the Department of Education regarding the legal responsibilities of charter schools with respect to preparation of IEPs for students with disabilities and resources available to charter schools to assist in preparation of such programs. The Department of Education, by regulation, shall define the scope and timetable of initial and refresher training. 80 Del. Laws, c. 37, §  1;
14 DE Code § 3126. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter IV. Gifted or Talented Children|§ 3126. Rules and regulations.

§ 3126. Rules and regulations. The extent of programs and facilities provided for children determined to be gifted or talented shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department as approved by the State Board of Education. 48 Del. Laws, c. 194, §  2;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  3102;  51 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 190, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  153;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  21;
14 DE Code § 3130. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter V. Procedural Safeguards|§ 3130. Opportunity to examine records and educational program.

§ 3130. Opportunity to examine records and educational program. (a) The parents of a child with a disability, either personally or through a representative, shall be afforded an opportunity to inspect and review all relevant records with respect to:  (1) The identification, evaluation and educational program and placement of the child; and (2) The provision of a free, appropriate, public education to the child. (b) The parents shall have the right to obtain copies of all records, except the actual evaluation or examination instrument, described in subsection (a) of this section either without charge, or, at the discretion of the district or state agency, at a fee not to exceed actual cost. Under no circumstances shall a fee be assessed which effectively prevents parents from exercising their right to inspect, review and copy records. (c) The parents of a child with a disability shall have the right to visit and observe, either personally or through a representative, their child's current or proposed public educational program. 64 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  22;
14 DE Code § 3131. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter V. Procedural Safeguards|§ 3131. Conduct of meetings.

§ 3131. Conduct of meetings. (a) No charter school or school district, or any person acting under the authority of a charter school or school district, shall discriminate or take any adverse employment or contract action against any person based upon statements that person makes while advocating for a student in connection with an individualized education program (IEP), including statements made in preparation for or at a meeting, review, or conference concerning a child with a disability's free, appropriate public education. Entities or persons who violate this subsection shall be subject to the same injunctive and monetary sanctions as persons or entities that engage in unlawful employment practices under Chapter 7 of Title 19. (b) Subject to confidentiality requirements of applicable state or federal law, minutes may be taken, by disclosed recording device or stenographer, of any meeting, review or conference concerning a child with a disability's free, appropriate, public education, at the option of the parents of the child with a disability, their authorized representative or the agency conducting the meeting, review or conference. Costs of the recording shall be borne by the person or agency exercising the option under this section. (c) Discussions about employment options with children and parents during the IEP process should be consistent with Delaware's employment first policy articulated by § 743 of Title 19. Progress made toward post-secondary goals in transition IEPs will be reported with the same frequency as that for academic goals. (d) The Department of Education, in consultation with the Department of Justice, shall annually survey a material number of parents and children who have individualized education programs with respect to the parents' and children's satisfaction with the IEP process. Information gathered through this survey shall be used by the Department of Education and Department of Justice to conduct follow-up examinations with school districts and charter schools as to their good faith compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. 64 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  23;  80 Del. Laws, c. 37, §  2;
14 DE Code § 3133. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter V. Procedural Safeguards|§ 3133. Notice required.

§ 3133. Notice required. Written notice which meets the requirements under § 3134 of this title must be given to the parents of a child with a disability a reasonable time before any school district or state agency:  (1) Proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free and appropriate public education to the child; or (2) Refuses to initiate or change the identification, evaluation or educational placement of the child or the provision of a free, appropriate, public education to the child.64 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §  25;
14 DE Code § 3135. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter V. Procedural Safeguards|§ 3135. Administrative hearing.

§ 3135. Administrative hearing. (a) A parent, district or state agency may initiate a hearing concerning any right or entitlement conferred by this chapter. (b) A hearing is initiated by submission of a written request to the Secretary of Education. (c) The Secretary of Education, upon receipt of a request for hearing, shall appoint a hearing panel whose membership shall meet the requirements of § 3137 of this title. (d) The district or state agency shall inform the parent of any free or low-cost legal and other relevant services available in the area whenever:  (1) The parent requests the information; or (2) A hearing is initiated pursuant to this section.64 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  155;
14 DE Code § 3136. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 14 - Education|Chapter 31. Exceptional Children|Subchapter V. Procedural Safeguards|§ 3136. Timeliness of administrative hearings.

§ 3136. Timeliness of administrative hearings. (a) The Secretary of Education shall ensure that, not later than 45 days after the expiration of the 30-day period in subsection (d) of this section, or the adjusted time periods in subsection (e) of this section:  (1) A hearing is conducted; (2) A final decision is reached in the hearing; and (3) A copy of the decision is mailed to each of the parties. (b) The hearing panel, for good cause, may grant specific extensions of time beyond the time periods set out in subsection (a) of this section at the request of either party; provided, however, that a final decision shall be reached and a copy of the decision mailed to each of the parties within 15 days of the date of the hearing, or, where applicable, within 15 days of the completion of post-hearing argument. (c) Within 15 days of receiving notice of the parents' complaint and prior to the opportunity for an impartial due process hearing, the district or state agency shall convene a meeting with the parents and the relevant member of the Individual Education Program (IEP) team who have specific knowledge of the facts identified in the due process complaint where the parents of the child discuss their complaint, and the facts that form the basis of the complaint, and the district or charter school is provided the opportunity to resolve the complaint, unless the parents and the district or state agency agree in writing to waive such meeting, or agree to use the mediation process. The IEP team shall include a representative of the district or state agency that has decision making authority on behalf of the district or state agency and may not include an attorney of the district or state agency unless the parent is accompanied by an attorney. (d) If the district or state agency has not resolved the complaint to the satisfaction of the parents within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint, the due process hearing may occur. (e) The 45-day timeline for the due process hearing in subsection (a) of this section starts the day after the occurrence of 1 of the following events:  (1) Both parties agree in writing to waive the resolution meeting; or (2) Either the mediation or resolution meeting starts, but before the end of the 30-day period, the parties agree in writing that no agreement is possible; or (3) Both parties agree in writing to continue the mediation at the end of the 30-day resolution period, but later, the parent, district or state agency withdraws from the mediation process.64 Del. Laws, c. 63, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  155;  77 Del. Laws, c. 424, §§  27-29;