DelawareProposal would offer qualifying school social workers a 6% pay supplement
If it had taken effect, the vetoed proposal would have provided the supplement only to school social workers who passed a national clinical exam and held a clinical license.
What it does
Qualifying school social workers would receive a salary supplement equal to 6% of their base salary.
Argument forThe supplement could encourage licensed school social workers to earn advanced clinical credentials and stay in school jobs.
Argument againstSchools could face higher salary costs for social workers who pass the clinical exam and hold the required license.
More detail
The proposal would provide a salary supplement equal to 6% of base salary. The provision covers school social workers who meet both requirements. A worker must pass the Association of Social Work Boards National Clinical Examination and hold a Licensed Clinical Social Worker license.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Vetoed by Governor Matt MeyerLatest
- Jun 30Passed By House. Votes: 41 YESPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 30Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 24Assigned to Appropriations Committee in HouseMinor
- Jun 24Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 18Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENTPassed Senate
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Mar 11Assigned to Finance Committee in SenateMinor
- Mar 11Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 5 FavorableMinor
- Jan 21Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in SenateIntroduced
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