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Delaware education laws, regulations
Under State of Delaware law, the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is required to exercise general control and supervision over all public schools in the state. DDOE supports districts and charter schools with resources, professional development, grant access and more so that all Delaware students are ready for success in college, career and life.
- Delaware education laws - Learn more about Delaware’s current laws for public education as outlined in Title 14 of the Delaware Code.
- Delaware education regulations - Find the rules and regulations DDOE has adopted to carry out Delaware’s education laws.
Delaware education laws and regulations are often formed in partnership with the State Board of Education, the Professional Standards Board and the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA).
Proposed and Final regulations
All proposed and final regulations must be posted in Delaware’s Register of Regulations before being added to the Delaware Administrative Code.
The following regulations are proposed and out for comment:
DOE Proposed Regulations (Secretary of Education approval only):
Regulation 1008 DIAA Junior High and Middle School Interscholastic Athletics
Regulation 1009 DIAA High School Interscholastic Athletics
Regulation 101 DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers*
Regulation 103 Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes*
Regulation 201 Child Placing Agencies*
*These regulations are being transferred from DSCYF to DOE as part of the change in governance structure. They will be renumbered when finalized.
Regulation 922 Children with Disabilities Subpart A, Purposes and Definitions**
**A public virtual meeting will be available where these two regulations will be available for review. More information can be found here. Register for the virtual meeting here.
PSB Proposed Regulations
Regulation 1533 Middle Level Science Teacher
Regulation 1570 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
The following are comments received for posted DOE proposed regulations:
None.
The following are comments received for posted proposed Professional Standard Board regulations:
Regulation 1572 Teacher of Students Who Are Gifted or Talented GACEC Comment
The following regulations are finalized and posted in the current issue of the Monthly Register of Regulations:
DOE/Secretary of Education Only Final Regulations:
None.
DOE/State Board of Education Final Regulations:
None.
Professional Standards Board Final Regulations:
Regulation 1571 Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities
