Significant legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator Poore during the 2015 session.

SB-33

Sponsor[s]: Poore

Co-Sponsor[s]: Blevins, Hall-Long, Sokola, Townsend

Omnibus update of the Individual Education Program law that would mandate:

• Provision of more detailed information on IEP rights and resources to parents.
• Solicitation of input from parents and children in the process before holding IEP meetings and provision of documents to be discussed at the meetings.
• Facilitation of parent councils to provide peer support.
• Ensuring that teachers, staff and contract employees do not suffer retaliation for offering candid opinions during IEP meetings.
• Ensuring that employment planning is consistent with Delaware’s employment first policy.
• A robust annual survey of parents and children to ensure school districts and charter schools are adhering to state and federal IEP laws.
• Ensuring that charter schools are attentive to their responsibilities and provide adequate resources for students with disabilities.
• A Department of Education report to the General Assembly on the status of and possible alternatives to the IEP Plus Computer System.

Status: Signed into law