Delaware House Bill HB93

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/27/25
• Refer: 3/27/25

Caption

An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Public Schools.

Summary

HB93 amends Delaware’s public school laws to limit how school resource officers and school constables may assist federal immigration enforcement. Under the bill, those school-based law enforcement personnel are prohibited from cooperating with a federal agency in immigration-related activity unless the Delaware Attorney General first authorizes the specific cooperation. The authorization request must be made in writing by the supervising authority and submitted at least 72 hours in advance, with detailed information about the requesting agency, the reason for the request, the timing, the scope of the activity, records sought, affected individuals, and how the activity would be carried out. The bill is aimed at creating a state-level review process before immigration enforcement activity can involve school resource officers or school constables. In practical terms, it would add a new restriction to Title 14 of the Delaware Code governing public schools and would centralize approval authority with the Attorney General for any such cooperation. The measure affects school districts, school resource officers, school constables, and federal agencies seeking immigration-related assistance in school settings.

Impact

HB93 would add Section 4112G to Chapter 41 of Title 14 of the Delaware Code, creating a new legal restriction on cooperation between school-based law enforcement personnel and federal immigration authorities. It would require prior Attorney General approval for any immigration-enforcement-related cooperation and establish a formal notice-and-review process for requests. The bill would therefore change the duties and permissible actions of school resource officers and school constables, while also affecting school administrators who supervise them and federal agencies that seek assistance in immigration matters.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and available context, the overall sentiment appears supportive and protective of students and school communities, with the bill framed as a safeguard against immigration enforcement activity in schools. The sponsor list includes multiple legislators from both chambers and parties, suggesting a degree of legislative backing. No committee transcripts or recorded votes were provided, so there is no direct evidence of opposition or debate in the available materials.

Contention

The main point of contention is likely the bill’s restriction on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, especially in school settings. Supporters would view the measure as limiting immigration enforcement involvement in schools and requiring state oversight through the Attorney General. Potential critics may argue that it interferes with federal immigration enforcement or places additional procedural burdens on school officers and administrators. Because no hearing transcripts or votes are available, the specific arguments from either side are not documented in the provided record.