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Delaware Education Laws and 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, Final and Emergency Regulations
All proposed, final and emergency 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:
PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Emergency Regulations
None.
DOE Proposed Regulations (Secretary of Education approval only):
Regulation 815 Health Examinations and Screening
Regulation 933 DELACARE: Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers
Regulation 934 Regulations for Family and Large Family Child Care Homes
Regulation 938 Regulations for Youth Camps
DOE Proposed Regulations (State Board of Education approval):
Regulation 615 School Attendance
Regulation 932 Military-Connected Youth
PSB Proposed Regulations
Regulation 1532 Middle Level Mathematics Teacher
Regulation 1539 Health Education Teacher
COMMENTS
The following are comments received for posted DOE proposed regulations:
Emergency Order/Regulations 105, 815, 933, 934 and 938 Comments* - Due to the number of comments received, they are posted in pdf format by date received. Additional comments will be posted on a weekly basis:
The following are comments received for posted proposed State Board of Education regulations:
None.
The following are comments received for posted proposed Professional Standard Board regulations:
None.
FINAL REGULATIONS
The following regulations are finalized and posted in the current issue of the Monthly Register of Regulations:
DOE Final Regulations (Secretary of Education approval only):
Regulation 815 Health Examinations and Screening
Regulation 239 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year
DOE Final Regulations (State Board of Education approval):
Regulation 525 Requirements for Career and Technical Education Programs
DOE Professional Standards Board Final Regulations:
None.
