Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware HB309: Autism Program/DOE/Update Code
Status: Signed into law, July 23, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to services for students with autism spectrum disorder.
From the introduced text, March 5, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. Section 1. Amend § 1332, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 1332. Statewide program for services for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). (a) The Department shall provide training and technical assistance across all public schools within this State on behalf of students with an educational classification of autism spectrum disorder ("ASD"). Educational programming provided under this chapter must have high-quality instruction based on research and evidence-based practice. (b) The Department, with the approval of the State Board of Education, shall designate a school district or other entity to administer the statewide program ("program") Department must administer statewide support and services for students with an educational classification of ASD. If no district or other entity is willing to administer the statewide program, the Department must act in that role. (c) The entity administering the program The Department must employ a statewide director ("Director") for a period of 12 months each year. to oversee statewide supports and services for ASD. The Director must be hired in consultation with the Peer Review Committee and have the following qualifications and expertise with ASD: (1) Doctorate degree in …
Sponsors
- Kimberly Williams (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Laura Sturgeon (D, 4)
- Sean Lynn (D, 31)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Kerri Harris (D, 32)
Latest actions
- : Signed by Governor
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
- : Passed By House. Votes: 38 YES 3 ABSENT
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 309 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- : Amendment HA 1 to HB 309 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 9 On Its Merits
- : Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House
Votes
- Passed (2/3) (June 30, 2026): 21 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (April 21, 2026): 38 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB309?
- HB309 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): Autism Program/DOE/Update Code.
- What does HB309 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to services for students with autism spectrum disorder.
- What is the status of HB309?
- Signed into law as of July 23, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (July 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB309?
- Kimberly Williams (D, 19), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB309?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142908
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