DelawareSchool projects may use bullet-resistant materials where visitors are screened
For new schools or major renovations in Delaware, the visitor-screening safety rule accepts bullet-resistant glass, other bullet-resistant material, or security film.
What it does
Builders of new schools or major renovations can meet the visitor-screening rule with bullet-resistant glass, another bullet-resistant material, or security film.
Argument forGiving builders several material options could help them fit visitor-screening areas to a school's design.
Argument againstThe choice of materials could make it harder for families to tell what protects each school's visitor-screening areas.
More detail
Builders may use bullet-resistant glass, other bullet-resistant material, or security film to meet the visitor-screening rule. The rule covers secured entrances, lobbies, and offices used to screen visitors. Security film is a separate option from bullet-resistant materials. The rule applies when a new school is built or a major renovation is undertaken.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 14Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 22Assigned to Education Committee in HouseMinor
- Apr 21Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 15Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 9Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in SenateIntroduced
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