HB 358·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO STUDENT ELOPEMENT FROM SCHOOL.
Passed One ChamberFiled Jun 9, 2026
Sponsor: Debra Heffernan (D)
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Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Jul 1, 2026
Summary
The bill directs Delaware schools to notify a student’s parent or guardian on the day an elopement occurs if the student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan. It also requires the student’s IEP or 504 team to examine the elopement behavior each year and adjust the plan if needed. All schools must create policies to carry out these requirements.
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