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2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter III. Educator Certification › § 1220. Standard certificate [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38].

§ 1220. Standard certificate [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38].
(a) The Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who meets the requirements for licensure and has acquired the prescribed knowledge, skill, or education to practice in a particular area, to teach a particular subject or to instruct a particular category of students. Where applicable and available, an applicant for a standard certificate must have achieved a passing score on an examination of content knowledge, such as Praxis II. This requirement shall apply to all applicants teaching special education in a “core content area,” as defined in § 1210 of this title, in secondary schools.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall issue a standard certificate to an applicant who:
(1) Meets the requirements for licensure and holds a valid and current license or certificate from another state; or
(2) Meets the requirements for a Meritorious New Teacher candidate designation adopted pursuant to § 1203 of this title.
(c) [Repealed.]
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 14, §  7;  79 Del. Laws, c. 42, §  3;  83 Del. Laws, c. 339, § 38;  83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 1;  83 Del. Laws, c. 400, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter III. Educator Certification › § 1221. Emergency certificate and certificates of eligibility.

§ 1221. Emergency certificate and certificates of eligibility.
Pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated and adopted pursuant to this chapter, the Department may issue either of the following:
(1) An emergency certificate, if the employing district or charter school establishes that both of the following apply:
a. The proposed recipient of the emergency certificate is competent.
b. The employing district or charter school is committed to support and assist the proposed recipient in achieving the skills and knowledge necessary to meet certification requirements.
(2) A certificate of eligibility, if the employing district or charter school establishes that all of the following apply:
a. The proposed recipient is participating in a state-approved, appropriate alternative route for teacher licensure and certification program for teachers of students with disabilities.
b. The proposed recipient of the certificate of eligibility is competent.
c. The employing district or charter school is committed to support and assist the proposed recipient in achieving the skills and knowledge necessary to meet certification requirements.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 14, §  8;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter III. Educator Certification › § 1222. Revocation of certificate.

§ 1222. Revocation of certificate.
A certificate issued under this subchapter must be revoked upon a finding that the certificate holder made a materially false or misleading statement in that certificate holder's certificate application or upon revocation of a license issued under this chapter. A certificate holder is entitled to a full and fair hearing before the Standards Board to challenge a revocation pursuant to this section.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  70 Del Laws, c. 186,, §  1;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter III. Educator Certification › § 1223. Teaching assignment outside area of certification.

§ 1223. Teaching assignment outside area of certification.
If the employer of an educator assigns the educator to teach in an area outside the educator's certification, the employer may not reduce the salary of the educator as a result of the assignment.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter III. Educator Certification › § 1224. Review by the Secretary of Education.

§ 1224. Review by the Secretary of Education.
The Secretary of Education shall have the authority to review licensure and certification credentials on an individual basis and to act upon same at the request of the local school district or charter school provided that the local school district or charter school is able to document the effectiveness of the applicant.
74 Del. Laws, c. 14, §  9;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter V. Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1250. Established.

§ 1250. Established.
A special institute to be run by 1 or more of Delaware's teacher training institutions shall be established to provide a program for college graduates without a license and/or certificate to become licensed and certified to teach in Delaware public schools. The program shall be designed for such graduates, who hold a bachelor's degree but who have no teacher training or previous teaching experience. The Professional Standards Board and the State Board of Education shall promulgate and adopt rules and regulations pursuant to this chapter that are relative to the special institute for teacher licensure and certification and the teacher training institution or institutions will set up and manage the program. There will be no tuition charged to persons participating in the special institute leading to initial licensure and certification.
65 Del. Laws, c. 473, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  62;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  7, 11;  80 Del. Laws, c. 297, § 2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter V. Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1251. Standards for admission.

§ 1251. Standards for admission.
Any individual seeking licensure and/or certification under this subchapter shall meet the following minimum requirements:
(1) Must have received a bachelor's degree, other than in Education, from a regionally accredited 4-year program. The major field of study must be in a content area that has been designated as a critical needs area by the Department of Education.
(2) Must have a grade point index in the major field of the bachelor's degree which is 2/10 of a point higher than the grade point index required for students entering regular teacher education programs at the teacher education institution or institutions.
(3) [Repealed.]
(4) Must agree to teach at least 1 year in a Delaware public school for each year the individual receives funding. Such service is to be completed within 5 years of the individual's successful completion of the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program. For failure to meet this requirement, the individual shall agree to pay back a sum equivalent to the tuition which would have been paid for the coursework leading to licensure. An individual can meet this requirement either by actually teaching in a Delaware public school for 1 year or by providing a notarized statement that the individual has sought employment in at least 5 Delaware public school districts but has not been able to secure a teaching position in any of those districts. The notarized statement must be accompanied by evidence of unsuccessful applications for teaching positions in at least 5 Delaware public school districts.
65 Del. Laws, c. 473, §  1;  67 Del. Laws, c. 281, §  248;  71 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  8;  75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  13, 14;  81 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter V. Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1252. Format of special institute program.

§ 1252. Format of special institute program.
The general format for the special institute must include the following:
(1) For the individual seeking licensure and certification in a secondary content area that corresponds to the major field of study in the bachelor's program, it is intended that 1 summer of courses in the special institute; ½ year (1 semester) of student teaching, or 1 year of supervised, full-time teaching experience in a Delaware public school; and additional coursework as necessary constitute the program of study leading to the initial license and standard certificate. An initial license conditioned on continued enrollment in the Special Institute and an emergency certificate or a certificate of eligibility must be issued to the person employed to complete the 1 year of full-time teaching experience in lieu of student teaching. Upon successful completion of the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program, the individual must receive an initial license valid for a 3-year term, and a standard certificate.
(2) For individuals seeking licensure and certification in elementary or special education, it is intended that 2 summers of courses in the special institute (immediately before and after a student teaching experience or 1 year full-time teaching experience); ½ year of student teaching or 1 year of supervised, full-time teaching experience in a Delaware public school; and additional coursework as necessary constitute the program of study leading to the initial license and standard certificate. An initial license conditioned on continued enrollment in the Special Institute and an emergency certificate or a certificate of eligibility must be issued to the person employed to complete the 1 year of full-time teaching experience in lieu of student teaching. Upon successful completion of the Special Institute for Teacher Licensure and Certification Program, the individual must receive an initial license valid for a 4-year term and a standard certificate.
65 Del. Laws, c. 473, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  15-20;  80 Del. Laws, c. 297, § 2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 2;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 6;  83 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VI. Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1260. Requirements for an alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program.

§ 1260. Requirements for an alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification program.
(a) Criteria is established for alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification programs, which are intended to provide essential knowledge and skills to participants in ARTC programs, through the following phases of training:
(1) A seminar and practicum that include all of the following:
a. Formal instruction or equivalent professional development required by an ARTC program established by regulation of the Department or law.
b. Introduction of basic teaching skills through supervised teaching experiences with students.
c. Components that are integrated and include an orientation to the policies, organization, and curriculum of the employing district or charter school.
d. 1. Assessment of the ARTC program participant's ability to apply pedagogical skills to meet the needs of the participant's students.
2. The Department shall create a committee of stakeholders including teachers, principals, local education agency administrators, representatives of institutions of higher education, representatives of the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), representatives of the Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA), and national experts, to gather input and make recommendations regarding the options for an ARTC program to assess the pedagogical skills of their participants.
(2) At least 200 hours of formal instruction, or equivalent professional development approved by the Department, is required to address subjects including, at a minimum, all of the following:
a. Curriculum.
b. Student development and learning at all levels.
c. The classroom and the school.
(b) A participant in an ARTC program may be granted hours for formal instruction or equivalent professional development successfully completed before entry into the program, or during the seminar and practicum.
(c) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section.
70 Del. Laws, c. 459, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  62A;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  12, 13;  75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  21-25;  77 Del. Laws, c. 15, §§  1, 2, 5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 214, § 1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 10, § 1;  80 Del. Laws, c. 297, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, §§   7, 8;  81 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 2;  83 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 5;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VI. Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1261. Requirements for a district or charter school utilizing an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.

§ 1261. Requirements for a district or charter school utilizing an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.
A district or charter school seeking to hire an individual who is a potential participant in an ARTC program must do all of the following:
(1) Assign to each individual who is a potential participant a mentor under rules and regulations promulgated and adopted under §§  1210 and 1212 of this title.
(2) Provide an initial period of intensive on-the-job supervision under rules and regulations promulgated by the Department.
(3) Provide an additional period of continued supervision and evaluation under rules and regulations promulgated by the Department.
70 Del. Laws, c. 459, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  62B;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  14, 15;  75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  26-30;  77 Del. Laws, c. 15, §§ 3, 4, 5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 214, § 1;  , § 1;  , § 1;  , §§ 9, 10;  , § 3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VI. Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1262. Requirements for participation in an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.

§ 1262. Requirements for participation in an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.
(a) Subject to § 1217 of this title and notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, an individual who is a potential participant must be issued an initial license in an ARTC program and applicable certification, provided the individual meets all of the following criteria:
(1) Holds a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
(2) Has at least 24 credits from a regionally-accredited college or university aligned to the content area in which the individual is seeking certification, or the equivalent in professional development approved by the Department, appropriate to the instructional field, or passing scores on an approved content-readiness exam prior to entering the ARTC program.
(3) Obtains an acceptable health clearance under Department regulations, and an acceptable criminal background check clearance.
(4) Obtains and accepts an offer of employment in a full-time position that requires instructional certification.
(b) While in an ARTC program, a participant must meet both of the following criteria:
(1) Maintain satisfactory progress towards the completion of all ARTC program requirements.
(2) Be continuously employed with a district or charter school.
(c) An ARTC program participant must attain all of the following, before the expiration of the initial license to obtain standard certification within the first 3 years of teaching:
(1) Successful completion of all ARTC program requirements.
(2) Two summative evaluations using a state-approved educator evaluation system with not more than 1 summative evaluation being unsatisfactory.
(3) Passing scores on approved content readiness exams under the certification requirements.
(4) [Repealed.]
(d) The Department may grant additional time to complete the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, in consultation with the ARTC program, to an ARTC program participant based on exigent circumstances to complete any remaining formal instruction or equivalent professional development. The total extension of time may not exceed 1 year and a participant may be granted only 1 extension.
(e) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section.
70 Del. Laws, c. 459, §  1;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  16, 17;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 11;  81 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 4;  83 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 6;  83 Del. Laws, c. 399, § 1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VI. Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1263. Issuance of initial licensure and certification to a participant in an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.

§ 1263. Issuance of initial licensure and certification to a participant in an alternative routes for teacher initial licensure and certification program.
(a) At the conclusion of an ARTC program, all of the following must be met:
(1) The ARTC program shall provide to each participant and the Department documentation stating whether the participant has successfully completed the alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification seminar and hours of formal instruction or professional development under § 1260 of this title.
(2) The local education agency shall provide to each participant and the Department documentation stating whether the participant has 2 summative evaluations using a state-approved educator evaluation system with not more than 1 summative evaluation being unsatisfactory.
(3) Each participant shall provide to the Department official documentation of passing scores on state-approved content readiness exams under the certification requirements.
(b) Subject to § 1217 of this title and notwithstanding any other provision in this chapter, the Department shall issue to an ARTC program participant the appropriate license and certification, if the participant has attained all of the following:
(1) Successful completion of all ARTC program requirements.
(2) Two summative evaluations using a state-approved educator evaluation system with not more than 1 summative evaluation being unsatisfactory.
(3) Passing scores on approved content readiness exams under the certification requirements.
(4) [Repealed.]
(c) The Department shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this section.
70 Del. Laws, c. 459, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  62C;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §§  18-20;  75 Del. Laws, c. 77, §§  31-36, 44;  80 Del. Laws, c. 297, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 43, § 3;  81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 12;  81 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 5;  83 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VI. Alternative Routes for Teacher Licensure and Certification › § 1266. Requirements for an alternative routes to certification programs for teachers of students with disabilities.

§ 1266. Requirements for an alternative routes to certification programs for teachers of students with disabilities.
In order to be State approved, an alternative routes to certification program for teachers of students with disabilities must include all of the following:
(1) Delivery of high-quality professional development to a teacher that is sustained, intensive, and classroom focused.
(2) The requirement that a teacher participates in intensive supervision that consists of structured guidance and regular, ongoing support or teacher mentoring.
(3) The requirement that a teacher participate for no more than 3 years.
(4) The requirement that a teacher demonstrate satisfactory progress toward standard certification.
(5) Provision of regular reports to the Department, made in accordance with rules and regulations that the Department promulgates, that the requirements under this section are being met.
(6) a. An assessment of the ARTC program participant's ability to apply pedagogical skills to meet the needs of the participant's students.
b. The Department shall create a committee of stakeholders including teachers, principals, local education agency administrators, representatives of institutions of higher education, representatives of the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), representatives of the Delaware Association of School Administrators (DASA), and national experts, to gather input and make recommendations regarding the options for an ARTC program to assess the pedagogical skills of their participants.
81 Del. Laws, c. 202, § 15;  83 Del. Laws, c. 79, § 8;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII. Educator Evaluations › § 1271. Certification of professional evaluators; monitoring evaluations.

§ 1271. Certification of professional evaluators; monitoring evaluations.
(a) The Department shall develop rules and regulations pursuant to this subchapter to credential professional evaluators for the Delaware Performance Appraisal System II, including appropriate training for evaluators. The Department shall ensure that all evaluators are properly trained and credentialed.
(b) To maintain a high standard of quality for professional evaluations, the Department shall develop recommendations for an ongoing DPAS II monitoring system to be implemented by the Department. The monitoring system must include a process by which an educator may challenge the fairness of the process used and/or the conclusions reached in an evaluation.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 13, §§  13, 14;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII. Educator Evaluations › § 1272. Improvement plans; professional development.

§ 1272. Improvement plans; professional development.
(a) If the overall rating of an educator's DPAS II evaluation is unsatisfactory, the district shall develop and assign an improvement plan to the educator and provide a reasonable amount of time for the educator to complete the improvement plan. A district shall also make recommendations for improvement if an educator's performance on an individual component of the evaluation is unsatisfactory. An improvement plan must identify the deficiencies in an educator's performance and the professional development activities required to improve the deficiencies to a satisfactory level. An improvement plan pursuant to this section must be developed as part of a collaborative process between the district and the educator where possible, with the district having the final authority to develop and assign the plan. The Department shall develop guidelines for improvement plans required pursuant to this section.
(b) In an effort to promote continuous professional growth and to improve educator performance, the Department shall also develop guidelines for professional development when an educator receives a satisfactory DPAS II evaluation. The guidelines must incorporate specific professional development activities designed to enhance knowledge and skill in areas recommended by an evaluator.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  74 Del. Laws, c. 13, §  15;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII. Educator Evaluations › § 1273. Incompetency — A pattern of ineffective teaching.

§ 1273. Incompetency — A pattern of ineffective teaching.
A pattern of ineffective teaching shall be defined pursuant to § 1270 of this title, provided that the local school district has complied with § 1272(a) of this title. Notwithstanding any case law to the contrary, when a pattern of ineffective teaching is established, a local school district may move to terminate a teacher (as defined by § 1401 of this title) for incompetency pursuant to § 1411 or § 1420 of this title. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit a local school district's ability to terminate a teacher for incompetency under § 1411 or § 1420 of this title where supported by factors other than a pattern of ineffective teaching, and nothing herein shall be construed to require additional factors beyond a pattern of ineffective teaching to constitute incompetency for purposes of termination.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 12. EDUCATOR LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EVALUATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PREPARATION PROGRAMS › Subchapter VII. Educator Evaluations › § 1274. Disclosure.

§ 1274. Disclosure.
If an educator licensed under this chapter is seeking an educator position in this State, the educator shall disclose the results of that educator's most recent 3 DPAS II evaluations or alternative evaluations permitted under § 1270(f) of this title, if applicable, to a prospective employing district. Upon the request of the prospective employing district, a present or previous employing district of the educator shall confirm the results of the educator's previous DPAS II evaluations. No action in law or equity may be brought or maintained against a local school district or an employee thereof for action taken in compliance with this section.
72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 53, §  47;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1301. Definitions.

§ 1301. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) “District” means a reorganized school district, or the school district of the City of Wilmington.
(2) “Preparation,” “no degree,” “bachelor's degree,” “bachelor's degree plus 30 graduate credits,” “master's degree,” “master's degree plus 30 graduate credits,” “doctor's degree,” “doctor's degree or equivalent,” “supervisor,” “administrative assistant,” “director,” “assistant superintendent,” “chief school officer,” “principal,” and any other classification shall have meaning as defined by the certifying board unless provided otherwise in this chapter.
(3) In interpreting the salary, the salary schedule set forth in § 1305(a) of this title, in the case of trades and industry teachers, “bachelor's degree” means 2 years of college or technical training, plus 6 years of trade experience; “bachelor's degree plus 15 graduate credits” means 21/2 years of college or technical training, plus 6 years of trade experience; “bachelor's degree plus 30 graduate credits” means 3 years of college or technical training, plus 6 years of trade experience; “master's degree” means a bachelor's degree, plus 6 years of trade experience or a bachelor's degree, plus 30 graduate credits, plus 4 years of trade experience; “master's degree plus 15 graduate credits,” “master's degree plus 30 graduate credits,” “master's degree plus 45 graduate credits” and “doctor's degree” shall have meaning as defined in paragraph (2) of this section.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1301;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  52 Del. Laws, c. 344;  54 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 143, §  4;  57 Del. Laws, c. 113;  61 Del. Laws, c. 409, §  121;  61 Del. Laws, c. 519, §  42;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  35;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1302. Application of chapter.

§ 1302. Application of chapter.
This chapter applies to every school district, the Department of Education and all employees who teach in state institutions pursuant to unit allocations as set forth in § 1703 of this title.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1302;  50 Del. Laws, c. 224, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  52 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  2;  54 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  2;  57 Del. Laws, c. 113;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  63;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1303. State supported uniform salary schedules and classifications.

§ 1303. State supported uniform salary schedules and classifications.
The salary schedules and classifications set forth in this chapter shall be permanent state-supported uniform salary schedules and classifications which shall govern, subject to § 1304 of this title and Chapter 17 of this title, the amounts of the salaries that shall be paid by each district and the Department of Education to the employees covered by the schedules.
46 Del. Laws, c. 148, §§  1-3;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1303;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 292, §  7;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  63A;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1304. Salaries in excess of state supported uniform salary schedules.

§ 1304. Salaries in excess of state supported uniform salary schedules.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent any local board from paying an additional amount of salary to any employee when such additional amount is derived from local funds or from Division III appropriations.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  10;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1304;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602;  56 Del. Laws, c. 292, §  8;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1306. Salary schedule for chief school officers.

§ 1306. Salary schedule for chief school officers.
(a) A superintendent who is the chief school officer of a district and who holds a certificate appropriate for the position shall receive as a salary the amount for which that superintendent qualifies under § 1316 of this title and the schedule set forth in § 1305(a), (b) and (d) of this title, plus an annual amount for administrative responsibility. The amount for administrative responsibility is to be determined either in accordance with the following schedule, or by multiplying the appropriate index value specified in the second schedule by the annual salary provided under § 1305(a), (b) and (d) of this title, whichever is greater:
Number of Division I Units of Pupils in the School District
Less Than 71
71-149
150-249
250 Plus
$6,450
$8,370
$10,293
$12,219
Less Than 200
200-399
400 Plus
.30
.40
.50
(b) Each reorganized school district may employ 1 superintendent to be paid from state funds in accordance with subsection (a) of this section. Such superintendent shall not be charged against the allotment of any personnel provided by this chapter or Chapter 17 of this title.
(c) In the event any school district is appropriated state funds for salaries of a number of administrative or supervisory personnel in excess of that specifically required by this section and § 1307 of this title, the number of administrative assistants provided under subsection (b) of this section for such district shall be reduced by a like number, but not less than 2.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  1;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1306;  49 Del. Laws, c. 339, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  52 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  4;  55 Del. Laws, c. 427, §§  1, 2;  56 Del. Laws, c. 131, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 292, §  9;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 304, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 34;  62 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  42(e);  62 Del. Laws, c. 277, §§  11(f), 131(a);  62 Del. Laws, c. 423, §  48(a);  63 Del. Laws, c. 80, §§  11(f), 112;  63 Del. Laws, c. 322, §  11(f), (g);  64 Del. Laws, c. 90, §  11(d)(iii);  64 Del. Laws, c. 220, §  6(b);  64 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  11(j)(2);  65 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  12(r)(2);  66 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  12(p)(2);  66 Del. Laws, c. 303, §  12(m)(2);  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1309. Secretarial classifications and salary supplement for additional training.

§ 1309. Secretarial classifications and salary supplement for additional training.
(a) The Department of Education shall establish rules and regulations for the assignment of a secretarial classification to personnel employed pursuant to § 1308 of this title who are not otherwise classified.
(b) An administrative secretary, financial secretary, senior secretary, secretary or clerk shall receive as a salary the amount for which the employee qualifies under § 1308(a) of this title, plus an annual amount for additional training as defined by the Department of Education as follows:
Professional Secretary Certificate $662
(Completion of 2 years of college or successful completion of a national examination or equivalent certification program approved by the Department of Education.)
Certified Secretary Certificate $991
(Eligibility for professional secretary certificate plus completion of 12 semester hours of college courses specified by the Department of Education and 5 years of successful experience.)
Bachelor's Degree Certificate $1,320
(Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college.)
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1309;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  7;  58 Del. Laws, c. 192, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 304, §  1;  59 Del. Laws, c. 34;  60 Del. Laws, c. 31, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 409, §  103;  62 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  42(e);  62 Del. Laws, c. 277, §  11(f);  63 Del. Laws, c. 80, §  11(f);  63 Del. Laws, c. 322, §  11(f), (g);  64 Del. Laws, c. 220, §  6(b);  64 Del. Laws, c. 334, §  11(j)(6);  65 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  12(r)(5);  66 Del. Laws, c. 85, §  12(p)(5);  69 Del. Laws, c. 291, §  8(i)(4);  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  67;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1310. Salary schedules for school nurses.

§ 1310. Salary schedules for school nurses.
(a) All nurses who hold appropriate certificates shall be paid in accordance with § 1305 of this title effective July 1, 1979.
(b) A reorganized school district may employ personnel to be paid for 10 months per year from state funds pursuant to this section in a number equal to 1 for each 40 state units of pupils, except that in schools for the physically handicapped within the district the allocation shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department with the approval of the State Board of Education; provided further, that each reorganized school district shall ensure that it has at least 1 school nurse per facility. To the extent that the funding formula outlined above does not provide for 1 school nurse per facility, each reorganized school district shall meet this requirement out of funding provided under § 1707 or § 1716 of the title, or out of discretionary local current operating expense funds. Districts shall qualify for partial funding at the rate of 30% of the fractional part of 40 state units of pupils.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  3;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  48 Del. Laws, Sp. Sess., c. 489,, §  3;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1310;  50 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  4;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  52 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  8;  54 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  6;  55 Del. Laws, c. 409, §  4;  56 Del. Laws, c. 143, §  3;  56 Del. Laws, c. 292, §  13;  56 Del. Laws, c. 470, §  3;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  8;  58 Del. Laws, c. 189, §  3;  58 Del. Laws, c. 305, §§  3, 8, 9;  58 Del. Laws, c. 553;  59 Del. Laws, c. 34;  60 Del. Laws, c. 31, §  1;  61 Del. Laws, c. 407, §  3;  61 Del. Laws, c. 409, §  106;  62 Del. Laws, c. 36, §  1;  62 Del. Laws, c. 68, §§  42(e), 105;  62 Del. Laws, c. 86, §  39;  70 Del. Laws, c. 118, §  317;  70 Del. Laws, c. 210, §  90;  70 Del. Laws, c. 290, §§  38, 39;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  68;  75 Del. Laws, c. 350, §  382;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1313. Employment requirements.

§ 1313. Employment requirements.
A person may not be employed by a public school employer in any position requiring licensure and certification if the person does not meet licensure and certification requirements established under Chapter 12 of this title, except pursuant to a license extension and/or emergency certificate issued pursuant to Chapter 12. A person's salary may not be reduced because that person is employed under a license extension and/or emergency certificate.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  5;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1313;  50 Del. Laws, c. 261, §  10;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  69;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  38;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1314. Limitation on salary decreases.

§ 1314. Limitation on salary decreases.
The salary paid from state funds to any person covered by this chapter shall not be reduced by reason of the application of any salary schedule contained in this chapter, except in the case of a change to a lower classification.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  5;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1314;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  51 Del. Laws, c. 57, §  1;  52 Del. Laws, c. 344, §  11;  53 Del. Laws, c. 422;  54 Del. Laws, c. 43, §  8;  55 Del. Laws, c. 409, §  6;  56 Del. Laws, c. 470, §  5;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  11;  59 Del. Laws, c. 34.;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1315. Rules and regulations.

§ 1315. Rules and regulations.
The Department of Education may make such rules and regulations as it deems appropriate to make the application of the salary schedules contained in this chapter uniform throughout the State.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  9;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1315;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  69;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1316. Determination of number of employees and months of employment.

§ 1316. Determination of number of employees and months of employment.
The Department of Education shall determine the number and months of employment in a school year of the personnel employed in each district whose salaries may be paid out of state funds under any salary schedule contained in this chapter, except teachers whose salaries are paid for 10 months per year and except such numbers and months of employment of personnel otherwise specified by law.
46 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  9;  47 Del. Laws, c. 195, §  1;  14 Del. C. 1953, §  1316;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  56 Del. Laws, c. 292, §  14;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  69;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1317. Method of salary payments.

§ 1317. Method of salary payments.
Ten-month employees in public and higher education shall have the option of being paid bi-weekly payments during the contract or annual period, provided that such employees shall indicate their preference at the time of signing their contract for the ensuing school year and that the method of salary payment so designated shall not be changed during the period of the aforementioned contract.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1317;  50 Del. Laws, c. 103, §  2;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  54 Del. Laws, c. 177;  71 Del. Laws, c. 354, §  32;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1318B. Leave for bone marrow or organ donation.

§ 1318B. Leave for bone marrow or organ donation.
(a) Definitions. — As used in this section:
(1) “Bone marrow” means the soft material that fills the human bone cavities;
(2) “Bone marrow donor” means a person from whose body bone marrow is taken to be transferred to the body of another person;
(3) “Organ” means a human organ that is capable of being transferred from the body of a person to the body of another person;
(4) “Organ donor” means a person from whose body an organ is taken to be transferred to the body of another person.
(b) In any calendar year, a teacher or school employee is entitled to the following leave in order to serve as a bone marrow donor or organ donor:
(1) No more than 7 days of leave to serve as a bone marrow donor;
(2) No more than 30 days of leave to serve as an organ donor.
(c) A teacher or school employee may use the leave provided by this section without loss or reduction of pay, leave to which the teacher or employee is otherwise entitled, credit for time or service, or performance or efficiency rating.
(d) This section applies to teachers and school employees who are included in a collective bargaining unit, unless a collective bargaining agreement contains provisions dealing with leave for bone marrow donation and organ donation.
73 Del. Laws, c. 104, §  2;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1319. Records of absences; proof.

§ 1319. Records of absences; proof.
Each employing board shall keep an accurate record of the absences from duty and reasons therefor of all employees for whatsoever reason, and may require a statement from the employee when absent because of illness to the effect that the employee was unable to perform that employee's own duties during the period of absence. The board may request a physician's certificate if in its judgment this is necessary.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1319;  50 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1320. Deduction for unexcused absence.

§ 1320. Deduction for unexcused absence.
For each day's absence for reasons other than those permitted under § 1318 of this title, there shall be deducted 1/185 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999; 1/187 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000; 1/188 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001; and each succeeding fiscal year, of the annual salary; 1/204 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1999; 1/206 in the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2000; 1/207 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2001; and each succeeding fiscal year, of the annual salary; 1/222 for an employee who is employed for 12 months, for each day of unexcused absence.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1320;  50 Del. Laws, c. 436, §  1;  50 Del. Laws, c. 602, §  1;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  12;  68 Del. Laws, c. 84, §  188;  69 Del. Laws, c. 64, §  273;  72 Del. Laws, c. 294, §  40;  72 Del. Laws, c. 395, §  354;  73 Del. Laws, c. 74, §  348;  73 Del. Laws, c. 312, §  260;  74 Del. Laws, c. 68, §  271;  74 Del. Laws, c. 307, §  308(d);  75 Del. Laws, c. 89, §  344;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1328. Teachers of grades 1-12 inclusive entitled to duty-free period.

§ 1328. Teachers of grades 1-12 inclusive entitled to duty-free period.
In all reorganized school districts each teacher in grades 1-12, inclusive, shall have, during each school day, a duty-free period for at least 30 consecutive minutes but this section shall not bar the allowance of a longer or additional duty-free period each day.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1328;  59 Del. Laws, c. 93, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1329. Employment contracts.

§ 1329. Employment contracts.
(a) The Department of Education and the boards of education of the reorganized school districts may sign individual employment contracts involving state funds only with those professional employees whose base salary is that provided for in §§  1305, 1310 and 1336 of this title. The salary amounts in the contracts so authorized shall be for 1 fiscal year, provided that contracts for administrative personnel covered in subsection (b) of this section shall not be so limited.
(b) Nothing in this title shall be construed as prohibiting the board and any assistant principal, principal, supervisor, administrative assistant, director, assistant superintendent or superintendent from entering into an employment contract for a period of up to 5 years.
(c) Salary amounts in individual contracts provided for in subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall not be contracted for, agreed upon or effective prior to enactment of the Budget Appropriation Bill.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1329;  57 Del. Laws, c. 263, §  2;  58 Del. Laws, c. 346;  58 Del. Laws, c. 552;  64 Del. Laws, c. 20, §§  1, 2;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  79;  82 Del. Laws, c. 242, § 359;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 14 - Education › Chapter 13. SALARIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL EMPLOYEES › § 1330. Work week for certain employees.

§ 1330. Work week for certain employees.
The work week for the employees of the Department of Education shall be 371/2 hours per week.
14 Del. C. 1953, §  1330;  57 Del. Laws, c. 333, §  20;  71 Del. Laws, c. 180, §  80;