Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 331
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ASSAULT AND STANDING UP FOR EDUCATORS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Timothy D. Dukes (Republican)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
Delaware educators identify school safety as a significant issue affecting whether they stay in the profession. This Act demonstrates the General Assembly's commitment to supporting our educators by elevating a recklessly or intentionally caused physical injury to an educator to an assault in the second degree. Under this Act, an "educator" includes an employee, contractor, or subcontractor of a public or private elementary school or secondary school. The injury must occur while on school property or at a school-sponsored event in order for this Act to apply.
This Act may be cited as "The We've Got Your Back Act".
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 15, 2026 · House
Not Worked in Committee - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House