Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 253
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL BULLYING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- David P. Sokola (Democratic)
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Laura V. Sturgeon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act revises the parent notification requirements for school bullying policies by repealing the requirement that notification be made using a form generated by the Department of Justice (DOJ). This change conforms to DOJ’s current practices and procedures related to involvement with student behavior issues.
This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:19 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| May 21, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Mar 12, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026
Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT - May 21, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT - May 21, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to SB 253 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - May 19, 2026 · Senate
Amendment HA 1 to SB 253 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 15 On Its Merits - Mar 17, 2026 · House
Assigned to Education Committee in House - Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT - Mar 11, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits - Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate