Delaware legislation · 153rd General Assembly
Delaware SB279: School-Based Occupational Therapists//Pay Schedule/Clarify
Status: Vetoed, September 30, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS.
What the bill says
An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to school-based occupational therapists.
From the introduced text, April 15, 2026:
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS. Section 1. Amend Chapter 13, Title 14 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 1305. Basic salary schedule for teachers, specialists, nurses, principals, superintendents, and other administrative and supervisory employees [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 62, § 8(m)(6)]. (v) A school-based occupational therapist who has achieved a passing score on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), who holds a current state license to practice from the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, and who holds a master's degree in occupational therapy but does not hold a doctorate of occupational therapy shall receive the higher of either a base salary level of Masters Plus 30 credits or the occupational therapist's current pay grade. A school-based occupational therapist who has achieved a passing score on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), who holds a current state license to practice from the Delaware Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, and who holds a doctorate of occupational therapy shall receive a base salary level of doctor's degree. A school-based occupational therapist who has completed additional course work separate from the occupational therapy degree may apply …
Sponsors
- Nicole Poore (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Kamela Smith (D, 15)
- Kyra Hoffner (D, 14)
- John Walsh (D, 9)
- David Wilson (R, 18)
- Alonna Berry (D, 20)
- Larry Lambert (D, 7)
- Eric Morrison (D, 27)
- Melanie Ross Levin (D, 10)
Latest actions
- : Vetoed by Governor
- : Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 NO
- : Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 10 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Education Committee in House
- : Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- : Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- : Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- : Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
Votes
- Passed (SM) (July 1, 2026): 40 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Passed (SM) (May 12, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB279?
- SB279 is a bill in the Delaware Legislature (153rd General Assembly): School-Based Occupational Therapists//Pay Schedule/Clarify.
- What does SB279 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend title 14 of the delaware code relating to school-based occupational therapists.
- What is the status of SB279?
- Vetoed as of September 30, 2026. Latest action: Vetoed by Governor (September 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB279?
- Nicole Poore (D, 12), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB279?
- On the Delaware Legislature website: https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143099
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