Delaware Senate Bill 295
Session 152
An Act To Amend Title 19 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Employment Practices.
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Sep 30, 2024
First Action
May 8, 2024
Latest Action
Sep 30, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
295
State
Delaware
Session
152
checkPassed on May 22, 2024
Motion Text
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Senate Roll Call Votes
Other
Yes
Yes
Yes
Summary
This Act strengthens the current practice of obtaining service letters for employment in child care facilities to protect children from workers who have engaged in prior acts that are prohibited by the Office of Child Care Licensing. The Act does all of the following:
1. Requires service letters used for child care facilities ask previous employers whether they would have any concerns about the employee providing care to children.
2. Requires service letters used for child care facilities ask previous employers whether the employee was ever warned, reprimanded, suspended, or discharged for any violations found in the Department of Education's Regulations for Early Care and Education and School-Age Centers.
3. Requires the Office of Child Care Licensing to report any suspected failure of an employer to adhere to the requirements of a service letter to the Department of Labor for review and possible civil penalties.
4. Clarifies the Department of Labor is the only party that can seek civil enforcement under this section.
5. Makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
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09/30/2024
Office of the Governor
Signed by Governor
06/30/2024
House
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
06/18/2024
House
Reported Out of Committee (Labor) in House with 1 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits
05/23/2024
House
Assigned to Labor Committee in House
05/22/2024
Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
05/15/2024
Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
05/08/2024
Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
Sources
Open States
Record Created
May 10, 2024 3:56:53 PM
Record Updated
Oct 11, 2024 2:32:48 PM