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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SAFETY FEATURES IN NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION OR MAJOR RENOVATIONS.

DE · session 153 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Apr 9, 2026

Latest action (Jun 24, 2026) Signed by Governor

Summary

This bill clarifies Delaware's requirements for safety features in new school construction and major renovations. The bill specifies that security film and ballistic-resistant materials are distinct safety measures. The bill adds that school construction satisfies the law's requirements if ballistic-resistant materials are used in the required locations. The bill also makes technical corrections to conform with Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual standards.

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Official abstract

This Act clarifies that security film is distinct from ballistic-resistant materials, and adds that school construction will satisfy the requirements of § 2306(b) if ballistic-resistant materials are used in the required locations. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Sponsors (4)

Action history (7)
  1. Apr 9, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate · upper
  2. Apr 15, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits · upper
  3. Apr 21, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT · upper
  4. Apr 22, 2026 Assigned to Education Committee in House · lower
  5. May 6, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 12 On Its Merits · lower
  6. May 14, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
  7. Jun 24, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive

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