DelawareDelaware would require school services for migrant children to continue
Delaware would have to run an education program for migrant children and meet their school needs, with extra funding steps if federal money falls short.
What it does
Delaware would have to run an education program for migrant children and include every service the state provided or federal law required on January 19, 2025.
If federal funding falls short, Delaware's education department would have to find, move, or request extra money from state or other sources to prevent a break in services.
Argument forKeeping the listed services and seeking extra money when federal funding falls short could help migrant children avoid gaps in school support.
Argument againstIf federal money falls short, the education department might have to move money from other uses or ask lawmakers for more.
More detail
Delaware would have to run an education program for migrant children. The program would serve migrant children in Delaware. The program would have to include services Delaware provided or federal law required on January 19, 2025. January 19, 2025, determines which services the program must include.
The education department would have to find, move, or request extra money. The requirement covers services in Delaware's migrant education program. The extra money could come from the state or other sources. This duty applies when federal money is not enough to meet migrant children's education needs.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 7Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 4 Favorable, 1 On Its MeritsLatest
- Apr 16Not Worked in Committee
- Mar 6Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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