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House Clears Full Funding for Youngest Students with Special Needs

DOVER – The House passed long-awaited legislation Thursday that will mandate dedicated funding for critical educational interventions and services provided to students with special needs beginning when they enroll in kindergarten. House Bill 86 would extend state funding for basic […]

House Passed Use-of-Force Bill, Sets Objective Law Enforcement Standards

DOVER – The Delaware House took another critical step Tuesday toward ensuring law enforcement officers are held accountable when they violate the public trust. Sponsored by Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, Senate Bill 147 would create the […]

Bill Provides Vital Assistance for College Students in Housing Crisis

DOVER – Recognizing the reality that thousands of Delaware college students struggle with housing insecurity, lawmakers have filed legislation to help undergraduate college and university students experiencing homelessness.  Surveys have found that 10% of University Delaware students and 13% of […]

New Law Gives Students a Bridge to Adulthood

Students across Delaware lost critical opportunities due to the pandemic. Special education students were hit particularly hard, especially those set to age out of crucial programs. For those students turning 21 this school year, there is now hope in the […]