Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 246: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 246 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DRIVER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: Laura Sturgeon (Democratic), Kim Williams (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 21, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act updates how academic eligibility for driver education certification is calculated because many high schools have moved from the traditional 7-period school day to various forms of block scheduling. Under this Act, the Department of Education must establish, through regulations, how equivalent credit is calculated for courses taught on a block schedule or when the full length of a course is less than 1 year. This Act also adds world language to the academic courses from which a student may satisfy the credit requirement. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Sturgeon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Alonna Berry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Marie Pinkney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Dave Sokola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 11 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Education Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 2 to SB 246 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 246 - Stricken in Senate
- Amendment SA 2 to SB 246 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Amendment SA 1 to SB 246 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate