Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 85
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 AND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
- Dave G. Lawson (Republican)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- Edward S. Osienski (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
- Madinah Wilson-Anton (Democratic)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
Under current law, both school board members who are elected and those who are appointed to fill vacancies until the next election are required to complete a background check. However, the statute is currently unclear as to how a background check gets done and who is responsible for reviewing the background check for an appointment. This Act makes clear that a person may not be appointed unless a background check has been completed and the Commissioner of Elections has determined the person is qualified for the seat, in the same manner the Commissioner completes that duty for candidates for school board elections.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 17, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Sep 2, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 24, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - May 7, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits - Apr 17, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - Mar 26, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 2 Favorable, 12 On Its Merits - Mar 18, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House