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An Act to Amend Title 14 and Title 29 of the Delaware Code Relating to School Safety.

It became law on Sep 26, 2024.

DE SB 279 · Senate Bill · 152

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Became law
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Sponsors
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Latest action
Sep 26, 2024

What it does

Section 2306 of Title 14 requires that when a new school is constructed or a major renovation is undertaken, the construction or renovation must include certain safety features, including a secured vestibule and the installation of "ballistic resistant glass or other ballistic resistant materials" in certain areas of the school. \r \r This Act adds that ballistic resistant film may be used in addition to ballistic resistant glass. This Act also removes “or other ballistic resistant materials” because it was being interpreted to require ballistic resistant desks and other features that may not improve safety outcomes. \r \r This Act also changes the review process for existing schools…

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    Sep 26, 2024

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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL SAFETY. | 52