Posts Tagged ‘proposed legislation’
Proposed Legislation Urges Establishment of Medical School in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced urging the establishment of a medical school in the State of Delaware. This House Concurrent Resolution calls for the formation of a formal Steering Group to guide the planning and implementation of a medical school. The bill also encourages the pursuit of partnerships with established medical schools and other medical education…
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Proposed Legislation Aims to Remove Prohibitions Regarding Use of Certain Knives
Legislation has been introduced in Delaware that would remove prohibitions pertaining to the ownership or possession of certain types of folding knives that may be opened with one hand. So-called “switch blade knives”, which are more appropriately called automatic knives, allow for easy deployment often by depressing a button. Such cutting implements are lawfully used…
Read MoreProposed Legislation Would Require Rapid Action to Fix Poorly Performing Schools
Legislation awaiting consideration in the Senate would require immediate steps to address profoundly underperforming schools in Delaware. Under the measure, superintendents of districts with failing schools would be required to collaborate with the Department of Education and school administrators to create short-term and long-term plans to raise performance. The bill, sponsored by State Reps. Bryan…
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