Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB256: Public School ID Cards/Hotline Numbers
Status: Signed into law, May 21, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 404 OF VOLUME 83 AND CHAPTER 108 OF VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUPIL AND STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
What the bill says
An act to amend chapter 404 of volume 83 and chapter 108 of volume 84 of the laws of delaware and title 14 of the delaware code relating to pupil and student identification cards.
From the introduced text, December 18, 2025:
AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 404 OF VOLUME 83 AND CHAPTER 108 OF VOLUME 84 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE AND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PUPIL AND STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS. Section 1. Amend Section 3, Chapter 404, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: Section 3. This Act takes effect for the 2022-2023 school year. Section 2. Amend Section 3, Chapter 108, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: Section 3. This Act takes effect for the 2023-2024 school year. Section 3. Amend § 4144, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as publication of safety hotline numbers [For application of this section, see 83 Del. Laws, c. 404, § 3; and 84 Del. Laws, c. 108, § 3] . (a) All public schools serving pupils in grades 7 to 12 that issue pupil identification cards shall have printed on either side of the pupil identification card the following public safety telephone or text numbers: (1) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text "988". (2) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE). …
Sponsors
- Eric Morrison (D, 27) · primary sponsor
- Elizabeth Lockman (D, 3)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Frank Burns (D, 21)
- Mara Gorman (D, 23)
- Kendra Johnson (D, 5)
- Josue Ortega (D, 3)
- Edward Osienski (D, 24)
- Melanie Ross Levin (D, 10)
- Kamela Smith (D, 15)
- Sean Lynn (D, 31)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 5 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 1 Favorable, 11 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (SM) (April 22, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (March 26, 2026): 40 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB256?
- HB256 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Public School ID Cards/Hotline Numbers.
- What does HB256 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend chapter 404 of volume 83 and chapter 108 of volume 84 of the laws of delaware and title 14 of the delaware code relating to pupil and student identification cards.
- What is the status of HB256?
- Signed into law as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (May 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB256?
- Eric Morrison (D, 27), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB256?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142733
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