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2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 2506. Confidentiality of proceedings.

§ 2506. Confidentiality of proceedings.
All proceedings under this chapter and all records of such proceedings shall be held before the Court privately, except for reasons found sufficient to the Court, a hearing in any particular case may be made open to the public.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 2507. Appeals.

§ 2507. Appeals.
Appeal from any order or decree entered under this chapter shall lie to the state Supreme Court. No appeal shall lie from any order or decree under this chapter unless taken within 30 days from the date of such order or decree.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2510. Applicability.

§ 2510. Applicability.
The provisions of this subchapter shall apply exclusively to the DSCYF when seeking and/or obtaining custody of a child on the basis of dependency, neglect or abuse. This subchapter shall not be construed as preventing DSCYF from obtaining or seeking guardianship, termination of parental rights and/or adoption regarding a child as provided for in Chapters 9, 11 and 23 of this title. This subchapter shall be liberally construed such that the child's health and safety is the highest priority and of paramount concern as required by the Adoption and Safe Families Act, 42 U.S.C. § 671 et seq. and state law.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2511. Contents of DSCYF petition for custody.

§ 2511. Contents of DSCYF petition for custody.
(a) The petition for DSCYF custody shall state:
(1) Name and address of the petitioning agency;
(2) Name, sex, date of birth of the child and, if known, the child's school of origin;
(3) The name and address of the parents, alleged father or presumed father, and if applicable, the name and address of any custodian or guardian.
(4) If the name or address of any person or organization described in paragraph (a)(3) of this section is unavailable or unknown, DSCYF shall furnish detailed information concerning the efforts made to identify and locate such individual or organization;
(5) The DSCYF allegations of dependency, neglect, and/or abuse against each parent;
(6) Efforts, where practical, made by DSCYF to identify a fit and willing relative to care for the child;
(7) A statement regarding why continuing the placement of the child in the home of the parents, guardian, custodian or caretaker is contrary to the welfare of the child; and
(8) A statement why it is in the best interests of the child to be placed in DSCYF custody.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2512. Grounds for DSCYF custody; preliminary injunction.

§ 2512. Grounds for DSCYF custody; preliminary injunction.
(a) When emergency custody or other emergency relief is sought by DSCYF, the Court may issue an ex parte order awarding emergency custody to DSCYF and order removal of a child from the home upon the establishment that:
(1) Continuation in the home is contrary to the welfare of the child; and
(2) Probable cause exists to believe that:
a. A child continues to be in actual physical, mental or emotional danger or there is a substantial imminent risk thereof or;
b. Immediate or irreparable harm may result to the child if such an order is not issued.
(b) Prior to granting an adjudicatory order for DSCYF custody, the Court shall find after a hearing on the merits, or accept the agreement of the parties, that:
(1) As to each parent, the child is dependent, neglected or abused;
(2) It is in the child's best interests to be in DSCYF custody.
(c) Should the elements of subsection (b) of this section be met, the Court shall also determine after a hearing on the merits or accept the agreement of the parties, the nature and extent, if any, of any contact, sharing of information and/or visitation between the parent and the child. In making such a determination, the Court shall apply the best interests of the child standard set forth in § 722 of this title, unless Chapter 7A or § 728(d)-(f) of this title apply.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2512A. Enforcement of DSCYF custody order.

§ 2512A. Enforcement of DSCYF custody order.
A law-enforcement officer may enter private property to take physical custody of a child for the purpose of enforcing a court order granting DSCYF custody of the child when such order requests the assistance of a law-enforcement officer.
83 Del. Laws, c. 461, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2513. Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order.

§ 2513. Termination, modification or rescission of DSCYF custody order.
(a) Termination. — Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody of a child terminates:
(1) Upon the child's death;
(2) Upon adoption of the child;
(3) When the child reaches the age of majority;
(4) Upon the granting of a guardianship petition pursuant to Chapter 23 of this title; or
(5) As otherwise ordered by the Court.
(b) Modification. — Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, a DSCYF custody order may be modified at any time. In making a determination to modify the order the Court shall apply the best interests of the child standard and Chapter 7A and § 728(d)-(f) of this title, if applicable.
(c) Rescission. — Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, DSCYF custody may be rescinded upon a judicial determination that the child is no longer dependent, neglected or abused in the parent's care. The Court may rescind custody to the original custodial arrangement between the parents or an alternative custodial arrangement as determined by the Court to be in the child's best interests.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2514. Court findings for children in DSCYF custody.

§ 2514. Court findings for children in DSCYF custody.
Should the Court find the elements of § 2512(b) of this title, have been met, the Court shall make findings and issue orders at each subsequent hearing regarding the following:
(1) What the permanency plan is, and whether DSCYF has made reasonable efforts to finalize that permanency plan;
(2) If the permanency plan is another planned permanent living arrangement,
a. Whether the child is at least 16 years of age, as this plan is prohibited for any child less than age 16.
b. Whether DSCYF has documented its intensive, ongoing, and, as of the date of the hearing, unsuccessful efforts made by DSCYF to return the child home or secure placement of the child with a fit and willing relative, including adult siblings, a legal guardian, or an adoptive parent, including thorough efforts that utilize search technology including social media, to find biological family members for the child.
c. What the child's desired permanency outcome is by asking the child, or where not feasible, the child's legal representative.
d. What are the compelling reasons that it continues to not be in the child's best interests to be returned home, adopted, placed with a legal guardian or with a fit and willing relative.
(3) Whether DSCYF has ensured:
a. The caregiver is exercising the reasonable and prudent parent standard.
b. The child has regular, ongoing opportunities to engage in age- or developmentally-appropriate activities, and that any barriers to participation have been identified and addressed.
c. The child has been consulted in an age-appropriate manner about the opportunities of the child to participate in the activities.
80 Del. Laws, c. 363, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter II. Custody Proceedings › § 2515. Authority to order transition plan and adult mental or behavioral health diagnosis.

§ 2515. Authority to order transition plan and adult mental or behavioral health diagnosis.
(a) When a child 17 years of age or older is in the custody of DSCYF, the Court may order the Department of Health and Social Services to determine whether the child qualifies for adult mental health or behavioral health services and, if so, to coordinate with DSCYF to develop and implement a transition plan for mental or behavioral health services for the child. The Court may further order that the transition plan include any of the following:
(1) An appropriate adult mental or behavioral health diagnosis for the child.
(2) A list of prospective adult services for which the child might qualify.
(3) Any other information or relief that the Court finds relevant to the child's transition to adulthood.
(b) DSCYF or the Department of Health and Social Services, or the appropriate divisions of either, shall develop and submit the transition plan that the Court has ordered under this section in a timely manner, as the Court directs.
81 Del. Laws, c. 164, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter III. Powers and Duties › § 2520. Duties and rights of parents under a DSCYF custody order.

§ 2520. Duties and rights of parents under a DSCYF custody order.
(a) Unless the parental rights have been terminated, a parent whose child is in DSCYF custody may petition for and seek enforcement of:
(1) An order for visitation, contact, and/or information regarding the child if not otherwise prohibited by law;
(2) Unless otherwise ordered by the Court or authorized by statute, an order that DSCYF is required to make reasonable efforts at reunifying the child with such parent;
(3) An order rescinding custody from DSCYF to the parent.
(b) Unless the parental rights have been terminated, a parent whose child is in DSCYF custody maintains the right, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, to:
(1) Consent to certain medical or mental health care for the child as set forth in § 2521(2) of this title.
(2) Consent to educational decisions for the child, subject to applicable state and federal law, as set forth in § 2521(4) of this title.
(3) Attend and participate in school related meetings and activities related to the child, attend extracurricular activities, attend medical/dental appointments, and access medical/dental records regarding the child.
(c) Unless parental rights have been terminated, a parent whose child is in DSCYF custody shall have the following duties:
(1) To support the child financially as provided for in Chapter 5 of this title, unless just cause exists under § 506 of this title;
(2) To engage in offered services to alleviate or mitigate the causes necessitating placement in DSCYF custody, in cases where the DSCYF is providing reunification services to the parents.
77 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  10;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 13 - Domestic Relations › Chapter 25. DSCYF CUSTODY › Subchapter III. Powers and Duties › § 2523. Duties, authority and liability protection of caregivers to children in DSCYF custody.

§ 2523. Duties, authority and liability protection of caregivers to children in DSCYF custody.
(a) Caregivers of children in DSCYF custody have the responsibility and authority to exercise the reasonable and prudent parent standard to provide or withhold permission for children in their care to participate in and experience age-appropriate or developmentally-appropriate activities and experiences, including extracurricular, cultural and social enrichment. The authority of a caregiver:
(1) Must be exercised using the reasonable and prudent parent standard and the caregiver's actions do not conflict with any applicable court order or service plan; and
(2) May be exercised without the prior approval of DSCYF or the Court.
(b) In determining whether a decision of a caregiver is reasonable and prudent according to § 2502 of this title, the following should be considered:
(1) The child's age, maturity and developmental level to maintain the overall health and safety of the child.
(2) The potential risk factors to the child or to others and the appropriateness of the activity and experience for extracurricular, cultural or social enrichment.
(3) The wishes of the child.
(4) The wishes of the parent.
(5) The best interests of the child based on information known by the caregiver.
(6) The importance of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth.
(7) The importance of supporting the child in developing skills to successfully transition to adulthood, including guidance on healthy sexual development.
(8) The importance of providing the child with the most family-like living experience possible.
(9) Any special needs or accommodations that the child may need to safely participate in the activity or experience.
(c) A caregiver is not liable for harm caused to a child who participates in an activity or experience approved by the caregiver if all of the following circumstances are met:
(1) The caregiver acts in accordance with the reasonable and prudent parent standard.
(2) The caregiver has completed the required training relating to the reasonable and prudent parent standard prior to giving the approval.
(3) The approval does not conflict with any applicable court order or service plan.
This section does not remove or limit any existing liability protection afforded by any other law.
80 Del. Laws, c. 363, § 1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 127, § 1;  84 Del. Laws, c. 42, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter I. Composition, Organization and Administration › § 101. Establishment of the Department of Education.

§ 101. Establishment of the Department of Education.
The general administration of the educational interests of the State shall be vested in a Department of Education within the Executive Branch, hereinafter in this title referred to as the “Department.”
71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter I. Composition, Organization and Administration › § 102. Secretary; Deputy, Associate and Assistant Secretaries; Acting Secretary; appointment.

§ 102. Secretary; Deputy, Associate and Assistant Secretaries; Acting Secretary; appointment.
(a) The administrator and head of the Department shall be the Secretary of Education, who shall be a graduate of an accredited college and shall have not less than 5 years' experience in teaching and administration, with experience in each such category. The Secretary shall be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The Secretary shall be paid a salary as determined by the General Assembly in the annual Appropriations Act. The Secretary of Education shall become a bona fide resident of the State within 6 months after the Secretary's appointment; provided, however, that upon good cause shown, the Governor may grant an additional extension of 6 months.
(b) In the event the position of Secretary is vacant, the Governor, by appointment, shall have the power to fill the position or positions of Deputy, Associate, or Assistant Secretaries of Education as are vacant. Persons so appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor and, upon the position of Secretary being filled, such persons may be removed by the Secretary with the written approval of the Governor.
(c) In the event of death, resignation, temporary incapacity or removal of the Secretary and prior to the appointment of the Secretary's successor, the Governor may appoint the Deputy Secretary or an Associate Secretary of Education to serve as Acting Secretary. The Secretary may, during the Secretary's absence from the State, appoint the Deputy Secretary or an Associate Secretary to serve as Acting Secretary during such absence. In either case, the Acting Secretary shall have all the powers and perform all the duties and functions of the Secretary during the Secretary's absence or incapacity or until the Secretary's successor is duly qualified and appointed.
27 Del. Laws, c. 106;  Code 1915, §  2274;  32 Del. Laws, c. 160, §  6;  Code 1935, §  2627;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  107;  67 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  203;  67 Del. Laws, c. 431, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 529, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 8, §  2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  3;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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.
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter III. State Public Education Assessment and Accountability System › § 157. Parental involvement in education, expectations of parents, expectations of schools and school personnel.

§ 157. Parental involvement in education, expectations of parents, expectations of schools and school personnel.
(a) There is no adequate substitute for the involvement of a concerned and committed family in the education of a child. The State therefore endeavors to encourage parents and families to become involved in the education of their children and to operate a system of public schools which welcomes and fosters such positive involvement by parents and families.
(b) Among the most important elements of effective parental and family involvement in education are:
communication—regular, 2-way, meaningful communications between parents and schools; effective parenting skills—the exercise by parents of good parenting skills for the benefit of their children and the fostering of such skills by public schools; parental involvement in student learning—parents play an integral role in student learning and emphasize the importance of education, and schools assist parents in these endeavors; volunteerism—parents are welcomed by schools, and commit themselves to providing support to their children's schools as volunteers; school based decisionmaking—parents involve themselves in the educational decisionmaking process at the school and district level and are welcomed in that role by schools; collaboration with the community—parents and schools work together to strengthen the connection between families, schools and community resources such as nonprofit organizations, business and religious institutions.
(c) The Department of Education shall work with the Delaware State Congress of Parents and Teachers to promulgate and maintain in current form a Parents' Declaration of Responsibilities reflecting the elements set forth in subsection (b) of this section and such other elements of effective parental and family involvement as the Department identifies. Such Declaration shall identify responsibilities for parents and families, as well as the responsibilities the public schools have to help parents meet such responsibilities.
(d) The Department of Education shall encourage local school districts and schools to adopt the Parents' Declaration of Responsibilities as local policy and to encourage parents at the beginning of each school year to execute an agreement to commit themselves to carry out, to the best of their abilities, the responsibilities outlined in the Declaration.
71 Del. Laws, c. 399, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter III. State Public Education Assessment and Accountability System › § 159. State high school diploma for veterans serving during times of war or conflict.

§ 159. State high school diploma for veterans serving during times of war or conflict.
(a) Notwithstanding any statute, rule or regulation to the contrary, the Department shall provide for the awarding of a state high school diploma to any veteran who:
(1) Left a Delaware school prior to graduation in order to serve in the armed forces of the United States;
(2) Did not receive a Delaware high school diploma, or received a G.E.D., as a consequence of such service; and
(3) Was discharged from the armed services under honorable conditions.
(b) The Department and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs shall jointly promulgate rules, regulations and guidelines for the identification of eligible veterans and for the awarding of diplomas pursuant to this subsection, which shall include posthumous awards.
(c) For purposes of this section, “veteran” means any veteran who performed service during any of the following periods:
World War II:
December 7, 1941 through December 11, 1946, and also during occupation of defeated territories up to September 8, 1951; Korean War:
June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955; and Vietnam:
May 1, 1961 through April 30, 1975.
73 Del. Laws, c. 23, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 90, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter III-A. Interstate Compact on Education for Children of Military Families › § 160A. Purpose.

§ 160A. Purpose.
It is the purpose of this compact to remove barriers to educational success imposed on children of military families because of frequent moves and deployment of their parents by:
A. Facilitating the timely enrollment of children of military families and ensuring that they are not placed at a disadvantage due to difficulty in the transfer of education records from the previous school district or districts or variations in entrance/age requirements.
B. Facilitating the student placement process through which children of military families are not disadvantaged by variations in attendance requirements, scheduling, sequencing, grading, course content or assessment.
C. Facilitating the qualification and eligibility for enrollment, educational programs, and participation in extracurricular academic, athletic, and social activities.
D. Facilitating the on-time graduation of children of military families.
E. Providing for the promulgation and enforcement of administrative rules implementing the provisions of this compact.
F. Providing for the uniform collection and sharing of information between and among member states, schools and military families under this compact.
G. Promoting coordination between this compact and other compacts affecting military children.
H. Promoting flexibility and cooperation between the educational system, parents and the student in order to achieve educational success for the student.
76 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter III-A. Interstate Compact on Education for Children of Military Families › § 162A. Applicability.

§ 162A. Applicability.
A. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B. of this section, this compact shall apply to the children of:
(1) Active duty members of the uniformed services as defined in this compact, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C. §§ 1209 and 1211;
(2) Members or veterans of the uniformed services who are severely injured and medically discharged or retired for a period of 1 year after medical discharge or retirement; and
(3) Members of the uniformed services who die on active duty or as a result of injuries sustained on active duty for a period of 1 year after death.
B. The provisions of this interstate compact shall only apply to local education agencies as defined in this compact.
C. The provisions of this compact shall not apply to the children of:
(1) Inactive members of the national guard and military reserves;
(2) Members of the uniformed services now retired, except as provided in subsection A. of this section;
(3) Veterans of the uniformed services, except as provided in subsection A. of this section; and
(4) Other U.S. Department of Defense personnel and other federal agency civilian and contract employees not defined as active duty members of the uniformed services.
76 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 1. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Subchapter III-A. Interstate Compact on Education for Children of Military Families › § 163A. Educational records and enrollment.

§ 163A. Educational records and enrollment.
A. Unofficial or “hand-carried” education records. — In the event that official education records cannot be released to the parents for the purpose of transfer, the custodian of the records in the sending state shall prepare and furnish to the parent a complete set of unofficial educational records containing uniform information as determined by the Interstate Commission. Upon receipt of the unofficial education records by a school in the receiving state, the school shall enroll and appropriately place the student based on the information provided in the unofficial records pending validation by the official records, as quickly as possible.
B. Official education records/transcripts. — Simultaneous with the enrollment and conditional placement of the student, the school in the receiving state shall request the student's official education record from the school in the sending state. Upon receipt of this request, the school in the sending state will process and furnish the official education records to the school in the receiving state within 10 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.
C. Immunizations. — Compacting states shall give 30 days from the date of enrollment or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission, for students to obtain any immunization(s) required by the receiving state. For a series of immunizations, initial vaccinations must be obtained within 30 days or within such time as is reasonably determined under the rules promulgated by the Interstate Commission.
D. Kindergarten and first grade entrance age. — Students shall be allowed to continue their enrollment at grade level in the receiving state commensurate with their grade level (including kindergarten) from a local education agency in the sending state at the time of transition, regardless of age. A student that has satisfactorily completed the prerequisite grade level in the local education agency in the sending state shall be eligible for enrollment in the next highest grade level in the receiving state, regardless of age. A student transferring after the start of the school year in the receiving state shall enter the school in the receiving state on their validated level from an accredited school in the sending state.
76 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  1;