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2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9104. Purpose and object.

§ 9104. Purpose and object.
The purpose of the College shall be to operate or make available public institutions of learning for persons who have graduated from high school or who are unable to attend public high schools.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  9104;  55 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 35;  58 Del. Laws, c. 19, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9106. Transfer of property.

§ 9106. Transfer of property.
Within applicable provisions of law, any department or agency of the state government, and any subdivision of the State may sell, give, lease, or otherwise make available any of its property to, or for use by, the Board.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  9106;  55 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9107. Donations; misnomer.

§ 9107. Donations; misnomer.
Devises, bequests, grants and gifts to the College or any of its institutions shall not be avoided by any misnomer, if the description can be understood with reasonable certainty.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  9107;  55 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 19, §  2;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9108. Treasurer's bond.

§ 9108. Treasurer's bond.
The treasurer of the Board shall give bond with good and sufficient security to the State in the sum of $10,000, conditioned for the faithful application of all the moneys received. The bond shall be approved by the trustees and shall be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  9108;  55 Del. Laws, c. 374, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9109. Aid to needy Delaware students.

§ 9109. Aid to needy Delaware students.
(a) There is established a program to provide financial aid to needy Delaware residents who are enrolled or selected as students of the Delaware Technical and Community College to the end that all students from all economic levels should have an opportunity to obtain the technical training needed and that the State should not be denied the benefit of persons who are highly trained in technical areas.
(b) The aid program shall be administered by an officer of the Delaware Technical and Community College who is designated by the president as responsible for the institution's financial aid program.
(c) Each applicant for aid shall provide, on forms supplied by the college, all biographical and financial information needed, together with a parents' financial statement. Financial grants shall not be for any fixed amount per student and grants shall be made available to students who have qualified to matriculate or to continue their courses of study solely upon the basis of economic need. All grants shall be for 1 year or for 1 semester and may be renewed if a qualified student reapplies in the same manner required for an initial request for assistance.
59 Del. Laws, c. 495, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9110. Name of campus in Kent County.

§ 9110. Name of campus in Kent County.
The Kent County campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Charles L. Terry, Jr. Campus.”
60 Del. Laws, c. 367, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9111. Name of campus in Sussex County.

§ 9111. Name of campus in Sussex County.
The Sussex County campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Jack F. Owens Campus.”
70 Del. Laws, c. 41, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 9112. Name of campus in Wilmington.

§ 9112. Name of campus in Wilmington.
The Wilmington campus of the Delaware Technical and Community College shall be named “Orlando J. George, Jr. Campus.”
79 Del. Laws, c. 241, §  1;  82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9131. Power of Board to issue promissory notes or bonds.

§ 9131. Power of Board to issue promissory notes or bonds.
(a) The Board may issue promissory notes or bonds payable to the State for the purpose of carrying out any plan or program for the acquisition of lands, acquisition or construction of buildings, improvements to lands or buildings, or acquisition of equipment as may be authorized by this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the Board may not issue promissory notes or bonds until the promissory notes or bonds and the corresponding plan or program under subsection (a) of this section have been authorized by the General Assembly in a bond and capital improvement act.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9132. Faith and credit of the College; exemption of bonds from taxation.

§ 9132. Faith and credit of the College; exemption of bonds from taxation.
The faith and credit of the College is expressly pledged for the full and complete payment of the principal of and interest on any promissory notes or bonds authorized to be issued under this chapter. Bonds or notes issued under this chapter shall not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the State or any political subdivision thereof, other than the College, or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State or any such political subdivision, other than the College, but shall be paid solely from the funds provided therefor. Bonds to be issued under this chapter are exempt from taxation, with respect to both principal and interest, by the State or any political subdivision of the State for any purpose.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9133. Validity of bonds; incontestability.

§ 9133. Validity of bonds; incontestability.
When any bonds are sold and delivered under this chapter, the certification by the Board that the bonds have been issued in due compliance with this chapter is conclusive upon the College and every person of the right, power, and authority for the issuance of the bonds, the legality and validity of the bonds, and the principal debt and interest represented by the bonds. After the certification is issued, the legality and validity of the bonds may not be subject to question in any court by the College or by any person for or on its behalf. This section must be made part of the contract and obligation represented by each bond sold and delivered under this chapter.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9134. Procedure governing sale of bonds to State.

§ 9134. Procedure governing sale of bonds to State.
The State shall purchase any bonds and/or promissory notes to be issued by the College under the authority contained in this chapter or under any other provision of law of this State at private sale. The State may require that the validity of the bonds be approved by the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee. The Board shall cause a complete record of the proceedings taken in relation to the issuance of the bonds to be made and kept with the Board's other records.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9135. Terms and form of bonds.

§ 9135. Terms and form of bonds.
Bonds issued under this chapter must meet all of the following conditions:
(1) Be in such denomination, in such form, and bear such rate of interest as determined by the State under § 7506 of Title 29; provided, however, that the Board must be consulted regarding the term of such bonds.
(2) Bear interest from and after their date, payable semiannually on the days designated in the bonds.
(3) Consist of a single bond registered as to both principal and interest with the principal of the bonds payable in installments and interest on the bonds payable semiannually. The amounts of principal payable, the dates on which such payments are due, and the dates on which the interest is due must be noted on the bond form.
(4) The bonds must be payable in serial installments beginning not more than 1 year after the date of the bonds and ending not more than 20 years after such date. The amount of any installment payable in any 1 year, except the last year, must be not less than 1/20 of the aggregate principal amount of the bonds of such issue.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9136. Designation, numbering, and date of bonds.

§ 9136. Designation, numbering, and date of bonds.
Any bonds issued under this chapter must be designated by the name of the College and the year in which the bonds are issued. The bonds must be numbered consecutively and bear the date approved by the Board. Each of the bonds must be numbered consecutively and the coupons attached to the bonds must bear the same number as the bond itself.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9137. Place of payment of principal and interest.

§ 9137. Place of payment of principal and interest.
The principal of and interest on the bonds must be payable at a state or national bank within or without the State designated by the issuing officers, as “issuing officers” is defined in § 7401 of Title 29.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9138. Signing and sealing bonds.

§ 9138. Signing and sealing bonds.
The bonds must be signed by the president of the College, or the chair, and 1 other member of the Board. The Board may adopt a seal to be used in the execution of the bonds. The Board may, in lieu of the signatures required by this section, authorize by special resolution that the signatures of the individuals required to sign the bonds may be engraved or facsimiles of the signatures printed or otherwise transcribed upon the bonds. If such engraved or facsimile signatures are authorized and engraved, printed, or otherwise impressed upon the bonds, the signatures have the same effect as written signatures.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9139. Temporary bonds.

§ 9139. Temporary bonds.
Until bonds in definite form are prepared, the Board may cause temporary bonds with appropriate coupons to be prepared. Temporary bonds must be executed and signed as provided in §§ 9135 through 9138 of this title. Temporary bonds may be exchanged for definitive bonds at the request of the holder.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9140. Cancellation and destruction of paid bonds.

§ 9140. Cancellation and destruction of paid bonds.
After any bonds issued under the authority of this chapter or the coupons annexed to the bonds have been paid, the bonds or coupons must be immediately cancelled, a record of payment must be made, and the bonds or coupons must destroyed.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9141. Replacement of lost, destroyed, or defaced bonds.

§ 9141. Replacement of lost, destroyed, or defaced bonds.
(a) Upon written request of the owner of the unmatured bond, or the owner's legal representative, successor, or assign, the Board may issue a new bond to replace an unmatured bond which has been lost, destroyed, or defaced if all of the following are provided:
(1) Proof of ownership of the unmatured bond.
(2) Proof of loss or destruction, or, in the case of a defaced bond, the bond and coupons, if any.
(3) Adequate security to indemnify the College and any bank at which the bond and coupons are payable against any loss that may be suffered on account of such replaced bond and coupons.
(4) Payment of the cost of preparation of the new bond and coupons, if any.
(b) Any new bond and coupons must be executed by the officials, including a member of the Board, in office at the time the new bond is issued and must bear the seal of the College. The coupons, if any, must be signed by the facsimile of the signatures of the appropriate officers. The new bond must include a statement in substantially the following form:
“This bond has been reissued to replace a lost, destroyed, or defaced bond.”
(c) The new bond must be authorized by a resolution of the Board that must include a copy of the written request of the owner or the owner's legal representative, successor, or assign and the designation, date, maturity, interest rate, denomination, and number of the new bond.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 91. Administrative Provisions › Subchapter II. Community College Infrastructure Fund › § 9142. Rules and regulations governing fiscal records pertaining to bonds.

§ 9142. Rules and regulations governing fiscal records pertaining to bonds.
The Budget Commission, established by Chapter 63 of Title 29, shall promulgate and enforce rules and regulations governing the fiscal records to be maintained by the State Treasurer and the College pertaining to bonds of such College.
82 Del. Laws, c. 21, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9201. Legislative findings; declaration of purpose; construction of chapter.

§ 9201. Legislative findings; declaration of purpose; construction of chapter.
(a) The General Assembly makes the following findings:
(1) For the benefit of the people of the State, the conduct and increase of their commerce, the protection and enhancement of their welfare, the development of continued prosperity and the improvement of their health and living conditions, it is essential that this and future generations of youth be given the fullest opportunity to learn and to develop their intellectual and mental capacities and skills;
(2) To achieve these ends it is of the utmost importance that students attending institutions of higher education located in the State have reasonable financial alternatives to enhance their access to such institutions;
(3) Reasonable financial access to institutions of higher education will assist such youth in achieving the optimum levels of learning and development of their intellectual and mental capacities and skills;
(4) There exists a serious problem in this State regarding the ability of students to obtain financing for the cost of education beyond the high school level;
(5) Escalating costs of securing such an education have contributed to the difficulties faced by students in attempting to finance an education;
(6) Without the public action contemplated by this chapter, many students will be forced to postpone or abandon plans for obtaining additional education;
(7) It is in the interests and welfare of the citizens of the State to provide a means for assisting students to continue their education; and
(8) It is necessary to create a Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority to encourage the investment of private capital in the provision of funds for the financing of student loans.
(b) The General Assembly declares its legislative purpose to:
(1) Provide a measure of assistance and an alternative method to enable students and the families of students attending institutions of higher education located in the State appropriately and prudently to finance the cost or a portion of the cost of such higher education;
(2) To supplement federal guaranteed higher education loan programs, other student loan programs and grant or scholarship programs to provide the needed additional options for the financing of a student's higher education in execution of the public policy recited herein; and
(3) Cause the establishment of the Authority for the benefit of the people of the State, for the improvement of their education, health and welfare, and for the promotion of the economy.
(c) The Authority will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers and duties conferred upon it and this chapter shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9202. Definitions.

§ 9202. Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, in this chapter the following words have the meanings indicated:
(1) “Authority” means the Delaware Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority.
(2) “Authority loans” means loans by the Authority to institutions of higher education for the purpose of funding education loans.
(3) “Bond resolution” means the resolution or resolutions of the Authority and the trust agreement, if any, authorizing the issuance of and providing for the terms and conditions applicable to bonds.
(4) “Bonds” means bonds, notes or other evidences of obligation of the Authority issued under this chapter including, without limitation, bond or revenue anticipation notes, notes in the nature of commercial paper and refunding bonds.
(5) “Borrower” means a student who has received an education loan or any parent who has received or agreed to pay an education loan.
(6) “Costs of attendance” means the tuition and fees applicable to a student, together with the institution's estimate of other expenses reasonably related to cost of attendance at that institution including, without limitation, the cost of room and board, transportation, books and supplies.
(7) “Default insurance” means insurance insuring education loans, Authority loans or bonds against default.
(8) “Default reserve fund” means a fund established under a bond resolution for the purpose of securing education loans, Authority loans or bonds.
(9) “Education loan” means a loan which is made by an institution to a student or to parents of a student, or both, in amounts not in excess of the maximum amounts specified by the Authority to finance a part or all of the cost of the student's attendance at that institution.
(10) “Education loan series portfolio” means all education loans made by a specific institution which are funded from the proceeds of an Authority loan to the institution of higher education out of the proceeds of a related specific bond issue through the Authority.
(11) “Institution” means any public or private nonprofit educational institution situated within this State which:
a. Provides a program of education beyond the high school level;
b. Awards an associate's, bachelor's or advanced degree;
c. Is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools or by a national accrediting association or group recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
(12) “Loan funding deposit” means moneys or other property deposited by an institution with the Authority or a trustee, in amounts the Authority determines necessary as a condition for an institution's participation in the Authority's programs to:
a. Provide security for bonds;
b. Fund a default reserve fund;
c. Acquire default insurance; or
d. Defray costs of the Authority.
(13) “Parent” means any parent or guardian of a student at an institution of higher education.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9203. Established; composition; term of office; vacancies; officers; compensation.

§ 9203. Established; composition; term of office; vacancies; officers; compensation.
(a) There is hereby established the Delaware Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority. The Authority is constituted a public instrumentality and the exercise by the Authority of the powers conferred by this chapter is the performance of an essential public function. The Authority shall consist of 9 members appointed by the Governor. Each member shall be a resident of the State.
(1) Two members shall be trustees, directors, officers or employees of institutions of higher education, at least 1 of whom is from an institution not owned or operated by the State.
(2) Two members shall have had the experience in the field of state and municipal finance, either as a partner, officer or employee of an investment banking firm which originates and purchases state and municipal securities, or as an officer or employee of an insurance company or bank whose duties relate to the purchase of state and municipal securities as an investment and to the management and control of a state and municipal securities portfolio, and who are not trustees, directors, officers or employees of an institution of higher education.
(3) One member shall have had experience in higher education finance.
(4) Two members shall have had experience with student financial aid.
(5) One member shall be the State Treasurer, ex officio, or the state designee.
(6) One member shall be the Secretary of Finance, ex officio, or the Secretary of Finance's designee.
(7) Two members shall be appointed from the public at large.
(b) (1) Of the members of the Authority first appointed, 3 shall serve for terms expiring on June 30, 1983, 1984 and 1985, respectively, and until a successor is appointed and qualifies. On the expiration of the term of any member a successor shall be appointed for a term of 3 years and serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(2) The Governor shall appoint a qualified person to fill any vacancy.
(3) A member appointed to fill a vacancy in an unexpired term serves only for the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4) Any member may be removed by the Governor for misfeasance, malfeasance or wilful neglect of duty or other cause after notice.
(c) (1) Each year the Authority shall elect from among its members:
a. A Chair;
b. A Vice-Chair; and
c. Any other officers it requires.
(2) Each member of the Authority:
a. Serves without compensation; and
b. Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses in accordance with the standard state travel regulations.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9204. Executive Director; General Counsel; quorum; power to issue bonds.

§ 9204. Executive Director; General Counsel; quorum; power to issue bonds.
(a) (1) The Authority may appoint an Executive Director and a General Counsel, and any other officers, none of whom may be members of the Authority.
(2) The Executive Director shall:
a. Serve at the pleasure of the Authority; and
b. Receive compensation as fixed by the Authority.
(3) The Executive Director or other person designated by resolution of the Authority:
a. Shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Authority;
b. Shall be custodian of all books, documents and papers filed with the Authority, the minute book or journal of the Authority and its official seal; and
c. May cause copies to be made of all minutes and other records and documents of the Authority and may give certificates under the official seal of the Authority to the effect that the copies are true copies, and all persons dealing with the Authority may rely upon the certificates.
(b) (1) Six members of the Authority shall constitute a quorum.
(2) The affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, and not less than 5 votes, is necessary for any action taken by the Authority.
(c) (1) A vacancy in the membership of the Authority may not impair the right of a quorum to exercise all the rights and perform all the duties of the Authority.
(2) Any action taken by the Authority under this chapter may be authorized by resolution at any regular or special meeting and may take effect immediately and need not be published.
(d) (1) The Authority may issue bonds for the purpose of making Authority loans to institutions participating in a program of the Authority for the purpose of providing education loans.
(2) Bonds issued under this section shall be obligations of the Delaware Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority only, and not of the State. The Authority may not offer bonds for sale, nor issue any bonds, to which it has pledged the moral obligation of the State.
(e) (1) Bonds issued under this chapter shall state on the face of each bond that they represent and constitute an obligation of the Authority only, and do not constitute either a debt of the State within the meaning of the Constitution or laws of the State or a pledge of the faith and credit of the State.
(2) The bonds may not grant to the owners or holders any right to have the Authority or the General Assembly levy any taxes or appropriate any funds for the payment of principal or interest.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9206. Use of refunding bond proceeds.

§ 9206. Use of refunding bond proceeds.
(a) Whenever refunding bonds are issued to refund bonds, the proceeds of which were used to make Authority loans, the Authority may reduce the amount it is owed by the institutions which had received Authority loans from the proceeds of the refunded bonds.
(b) The institutions may use this reduced amount to reduce the amount of interest being paid on education loans which the institutions had made pursuant to the Authority loans from the proceeds of the refunded bonds.
(c) All expenses incurred in carrying out this section shall be payable solely from funds provided under the authority of this section and, except as otherwise provided, no liability shall be incurred by the Authority beyond the extent to which moneys shall have been provided under this section.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9207. Loan funding deposits.

§ 9207. Loan funding deposits.
(a) (1) The Authority shall establish guidelines relating to:
a. The deposits of certain moneys, endowments or properties by institutions so as to provide reasonable security for education loan funding programs, Authority loans, education loans or for bonds; and
b. Guarantees of or contracts to purchase education loans or bonds by the institutions or by financial institutions or others.
(2) A default reserve fund may be established for any series or issue of bonds.
(b) (1) The Authority may receive moneys, endowments, properties and guarantees as it determines appropriate and, if necessary, take title in the name of the Authority or in the name of a participating institution or a trustee.
(2) When the principal of and interest on bonds of the Authority issued to finance the cost of any education loan financing program or programs, including any refunding bonds issued to refund or refinance any bonds, have been fully paid and retired or when adequate provision has been made to fully pay and retire the bonds, and all other conditions of the bond resolution authorizing the bonds have been satisfied and the lien created by the bond resolution has been released, the Authority shall promptly do the things and execute the deeds and conveyances necessary and required to convey any remaining moneys, properties and other assets comprising loan funding deposits to the participating institutions in proportion to the amounts furnished by the respective institutions.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9209. Trust agreement.

§ 9209. Trust agreement.
(a) Any bonds issued under this chapter may be secured by a trust agreement by and between the Authority, a participating institution and a corporate trustee or trustees, which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the State.
(b) Any trust agreement or bond resolution may:
(1) Pledge or assign any revenues to be received by the Authority or proceeds or benefits of any contract and may serve to convey or mortgage or otherwise secure any property or property rights;
(2) Contain provisions for protecting and enforcing the rights and remedies of bondholders;
(3) Restrict the individual right of action by bondholders; and
(4) Contain such other provisions as the Authority deems appropriate.
(c) Any expense incurred in carrying out the trust agreement may be treated as a part of the cost of the operation of an education loan program.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9210. Fees for services; pledge of revenues as security.

§ 9210. Fees for services; pledge of revenues as security.
(a) (1) The Authority shall fix, revise, charge and collect fees and charges for its services and operations and may contract with any person in connection therewith without supervision or regulation by any unit of state government.
(2) Any agreement entered into by the Authority with an institution shall provide that the fees and other amounts payable by the institution with respect to any program of the Authority shall be sufficient at all times:
a. To pay its share of the administrative costs and expenses of the Authority;
b. To pay when due the principal of and the interest on its share of outstanding bonds of the Authority issued in respect of the program and the redemption price or purchase price of any bonds to be retired by call or purchase, to the extent that other revenues of the Authority pledged for the payment of the bonds may not be sufficient for that purpose;
c. To create and maintain reserves which may, but need not, be required or provided for in a bond resolution; and
d. To establish and maintain whatever education loan servicing, control or audit procedures are appropriate to the prudent operations of the Authority.
(b) (1) A pledge by the Authority of revenues as security for an issue of bonds shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made.
(2) The revenues pledged shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery or further act, and the lien of any pledge shall be valid and binding against any person having any claim of any kind in tort, contract or otherwise against the Authority or any participating institution, irrespective of whether the person has notice.
(3) No bond resolution, trust agreement or financing statement, continuation statement or other instrument adopted or entered into by the Authority need be filed or recorded in any public record other than the records of the Authority in order to perfect the lien against third persons, regardless of any contrary provision of public law.
(c) (1) All moneys received by or on behalf of the Authority under this chapter, whether as proceeds from the sale of bonds or as revenues, shall be deemed to be trust funds to be held and applied solely as provided in this chapter.
(2) Any officer with whom, or any bank or trust company with which, such moneys are deposited shall act as trustee of the moneys and shall hold and apply them for the purposes provided in the chapter and any applicable bond resolution or trust agreement.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9211. Enforcement of rights and duties by bondholder.

§ 9211. Enforcement of rights and duties by bondholder.
Except to the extent that their rights are restricted by any applicable bond resolution or trust agreement, any holder of bonds issued under this chapter or a trustee under a trust agreement entered into under this chapter may, by any suitable form of legal proceedings, protect and enforce any rights granted under the laws of Delaware or by any applicable bond resolution or trust agreement.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9212. Refunding bonds.

§ 9212. Refunding bonds.
(a) (1) The Authority may issue bonds to refund any bonds of the Authority then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium and any interest accrued or to accrue to the earliest or any subsequent date of redemption, purchase or maturity of the bonds. Refunding bonds may be issued for the public purposes of realizing savings in the effective costs of debt service, directly or through a debt restructuring, for alleviating impending or actual default and may be issued in 1 or more series in an amount in excess of that of the bonds to be refunded.
(2) The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purpose of refunding outstanding bonds may be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption of outstanding bonds either on their earliest or any subsequent redemption date or upon the purchase or at the maturity thereof and may, pending application, be placed in escrow to be applied to the purchase or retirement at maturity or redemption on a date determined by the Authority.
(b) (1) Any escrowed proceeds, pending use, may be invested and reinvested in direct obligations of the United States of America, maturing at a time or times appropriate to assure the prompt payment of the principal of and interest and redemption premium, if any, on the outstanding bonds to be refunded.
(2) The interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on any investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding bonds to be refunded.
(3) After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of proceeds and interest, income and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investments shall be returned to the institution for use by it in any lawful manner.
(c) Refunding bonds shall be subject to this chapter in the same manner and to the same extent as other bonds issued under this chapter.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9213. Permissible investments.

§ 9213. Permissible investments.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Authority may invest funds in:
(1) Direct obligations of the United States;
(2) Obligations as to which the timely payment of principal and interest is fully guaranteed by the United States;
(3) Obligations of the federal intermediate credit banks, federal banks for cooperatives, federal land banks, federal home loan banks, federal national mortgage association and the government national mortgage association;
(4) Certificates of deposit or time deposits constituting direct obligations of any bank as defined by the laws of this State. However, investments may be made only in those certificates of deposit or time deposits in banks which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or its successor if then in existence; and
(5) Withdrawable capital accounts or deposits of state or federal chartered savings and loan associations which are insured by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.
(b) Securities may be purchased at such time and at such prices as the Authority determines.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9214. Legal investments in bonds.

§ 9214. Legal investments in bonds.
All banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building, savings and loan associations, investment companies, insurance companies and associations, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds issued under this chapter.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9215. Accounts; annual report; audit.

§ 9215. Accounts; annual report; audit.
(a) The Authority shall keep full and accurate accounts of its activities and operations and shall annually in the month of January make a report to the Governor, the Controller General, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Secretary of Finance.
(b) The report shall cover the preceding fiscal year and shall include a complete operating and financial statement for that year and a summary of the residences of the recipients of education loans. The Authority shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each year by independent certified public accountants, and the cost thereof shall be paid by the Authority from funds available to it pursuant to this chapter.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9216. Chapter additional and supplemental to other laws; permissible rate of interest.

§ 9216. Chapter additional and supplemental to other laws; permissible rate of interest.
(a) This chapter provides a complete, additional and alternative method for the doing of the things authorized and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to, and the limitations imposed by this chapter do not limit or otherwise affect powers or rights conferred by, other laws, and the issuance of bonds and refunding bonds under this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
(b) (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or charter, institutions may borrow money from the Authority, make education loans and take all other actions and do those things necessary or convenient to consummate the transactions contemplated under this chapter.
(2) The Authority may establish, contract for, charge and collect any amount or rate of interest or compensation with respect to Authority loans and participating institutions may contract for, charge and collect any amount or rate of interest or compensation with respect to education loans.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9217. Tax exemption.

§ 9217. Tax exemption.
The Authority shall not be required to pay any taxes or assessments of any kind whatsoever and its bond, their transfer, the interest payable on them, and any income derived from them, including any profit realized in their sale or exchange, shall be exempt at all times from every kind and nature of taxation by this State or by any of its political subdivisions, municipal corporations or public agencies of any kind.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 92. DELAWARE HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPLEMENTAL LOAN AUTHORITY › § 9218. Termination of Authority.

§ 9218. Termination of Authority.
The Authority in its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law but no law terminating its existence shall take effect as long as any bonds of the Authority are outstanding and unpaid without adequate provision for payment having been made. Upon termination of its existence, all rights, privileges and property of the Authority shall pass to and be vested in the State.
63 Del. Laws, c. 378, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 93. ANTI-HAZING LAW › § 9302. Definitions.

§ 9302. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Hazing” means any action or situation which recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or which wilfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by an institution of higher learning. The term shall include, but not be limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to the elements, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, or any other forced physical activity which could adversely affect the physical health and safety of the individual, and shall include any activity which would subject the individual to extreme mental stress, such as sleep deprivation, forced exclusion from social contact, forced conduct which could result in embarrassment, or any other forced activity which could adversely affect the mental health or dignity of the individual, or any wilful destruction or removal of public or private property. For purposes of this definition, any activity as described in this definition upon which the admission or initiation into or affiliation with or continued membership in an organization is directly or indirectly conditioned shall be presumed to be “forced” activity, the willingness of an individual to participate in such activity notwithstanding.
68 Del. Laws, c. 400, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 93. ANTI-HAZING LAW › § 9304. Enforcement by institution.

§ 9304. Enforcement by institution.
(a) Anti-hazing policy. — Each institution shall adopt a written anti-hazing policy and, pursuant to that policy, shall adopt rules prohibiting students or other persons associated with any organization operating under the sanction of or recognized as an organization by the institution from engaging in any activity which can be described as hazing.
(b) Enforcement and penalties. — (1) Each institution shall provide a program for the enforcement of such rules and shall adopt appropriate penalties for violations of such rules to be administered by the person or agency at the institution responsible for the sanctioning or recognition of such organizations.
(2) Such penalties may include the imposition of fines, the withholding of diplomas or transcripts pending compliance with the rules or pending payment of fines and the imposition of probation, suspension or dismissal.
(3) In the case of an organization which authorizes hazing in blatant disregard of such rules, penalties may also include recision of permission for that organization to operate on campus property or to otherwise operate under the sanction or recognition of the institution.
(4) All penalties imposed under the authority of this section shall be in addition to any penalty imposed for violation of paragraph (b)(3) of this section or any of the criminal laws of this State or for violation of any other institutional rule to which the violator may be subject.
(5) Rules adopted pursuant hereto shall apply to acts conducted on or off campus whenever such acts are deemed to constitute hazing.
68 Del. Laws, c. 400, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 15 - Elections › Chapter 1. PURPOSE AND MEANING OF ELECTION LAWS › § 101A. Purpose.

§ 101A. Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to assure the people's right to free and equal elections, as guaranteed by our state Constitution. To that end, the full exercise of that right demands that the people be afforded the means to form political parties, nominate candidates and cast ballots for whomever they choose. At the same time, however, lengthy ballots which list a profusion of political parties and unaffiliated candidates, many of which are not serious contenders and lack even a modicum of community support, tend to create voter confusion and to clog the election machinery.
To secure the right to free and equal elections and to preserve the integrity of the democratic political process, it is essential that an orderly system be established:
(1) For the registration of voters and the preservation of voter registration records;
(2) To encourage public participation in political parties and to demonstrate sufficient community support of these parties by permitting voters to affiliate with the party of their choice, if they so desire, on their voter registration records;
(3) To provide a means by which political parties and unaffiliated candidates, which have demonstrated a meaningful level of community support, may qualify for listing on the general election ballot;
(4) For the orderly and fair selection of party nominees by primary election or political party convention, and for the filling of vacancies among such nominees;
(5) To provide for the free exercise of the write-in vote for both politically affiliated and unaffiliated candidates who may not qualify for listing on the general election ballot;
(6) For the conduct of primary and general elections;
(7) For the certification of election results and the resolution of election contests;
(8) To provide criminal penalties and civil liability for violation of the laws set forth in this title;
(9) To provide for all such other matters, related to the electoral process, as may be set forth herein.
61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 15 - Elections › Chapter 1. PURPOSE AND MEANING OF ELECTION LAWS › § 102. Deadline interpretation in this title.

§ 102. Deadline interpretation in this title.
Except for deadlines that are specifically set on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, all deadlines in this title that fall on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday shall be the next official business day at 4:
30 p.m.
76 Del. Laws, c. 197, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 15 - Elections › Chapter 2. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS › § 201. State Department of Elections.

§ 201. State Department of Elections.
There is hereby established a State Department of Elections, which shall be vested with all of the powers and duties previously vested in the respective departments of elections for New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County, as well as such other powers and duties as set forth in this title.
19 Del. Laws, c. 39, §  2;  21 Del. Laws, c. 40, §  1;  22 Del. Laws, c. 70, §  5;  Code 1915, §  1658;  Code 1935, §§  1745, 1745A;  42 Del. Laws, c. 115, §§  1, 2;  45 Del. Laws, c. 148, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 149, §  1;  15 Del. C. 1953, §  102;  50 Del. Laws, c. 357, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 546, §  2;  50 Del. Laws, c. 549, §  2;  61 Del. Laws, c. 418, §  1;  79 Del. Laws, c. 275, §  2;