Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 294: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 294 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on April 30, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE FOR FULL-TIME POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Dan Cruce (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act makes full-time students attending post-secondary education for an associate or baccalaureate degree eligible for child care assistance. This Act also adds the name of this State's child care assistance program, "Purchase of Care" or "POC" to Chapter 5 of Title 31 and makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual. This Act is effective immediately because under § 10113 of Title 29, amendments that make existing regulations consistent with changes in basic law are exempt from the procedural requirements under the Administrative Procedures Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kendra Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Mara Gorman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Krista Griffith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Claire Snyder-Hall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
- Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in Senate