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SPONSOR: Rep. Williams & Sen. Paradee
Bolden Brown
Chukwuocha Hansen
Griffith Sturgeon
Postles Buckson
Short Lawson
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
HOUSE BILL NO. 225
JUNE 17, 2025
AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026; SPECIFYING CERTAIN PROCEDURES, CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR
THE EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS; AND AMENDING CERTAIN PERTINENT STATUTORY PROVISIONS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE:
1 Section 1. The several amounts named in this Act, or such part thereof as may be necessary and essential to
2 the proper conduct of the business of the agencies named herein, during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 2026, are
3 hereby appropriated and authorized to be paid out of the Treasury of the State by the respective departments and
4 divisions of State Government, and other specified spending agencies, subject to the limitations of this Act and to the
5 provisions of Title 29, Part VI, Delaware Code, as amended or qualified by this Act, all other provisions of the
6 Delaware Code notwithstanding. All parts or portions of the several sums appropriated by this Act which, on the last
7 day of June 2025 2026, shall not have been paid out of the State Treasury, shall revert to the General Fund; provided,
8 however, that no funds shall revert which are encumbered pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 6521.
9 The several amounts hereby appropriated are as follows:
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LEGISLATIVE .................................................................................................................................................... 2
JUDICIAL ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
EXECUTIVE ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION .................................................................. 11
OTHER ELECTIVE ................................................................................................................................... 13
LEGAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 17
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.............................................................................................................................20
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE........................................................................................................................25
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES...........................................................................27
DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES ............................34
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION ............................................................................................................... 36
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL ..........................38
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY...................................................................42
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.....................................................................................................45
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR............................................................................................................................48
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.............................................................................................................50
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS ................................................................................................................... 51
FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION..............................................................................................................52
DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD ............................................................................................................... 53
ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS ..........................................................................54
HIGHER EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................... 55
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE ...........................................................................................................55
DELAWARE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ..............................................................................................55
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY....................................................................................................55
DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE ....................................................................56
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION..................................................................................................................57
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INDEX - Epilogue
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GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. (Sections 2 - 32).......... 62
TOBACCO - MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT.................................................... (Sections 33 - 35)........ 128
LEGISLATIVE ....................................................................................................................... (Sections 36 - 39)........ 131
JUDICIAL ............................................................................................................................... (Sections 40 - 53)........ 132
EXECUTIVE .......................................................................................................................... (Sections 54 - 84)........ 137
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION.............................................................................. (Sections 85 - 89)........ 146
OTHER ELECTIVE ............................................................................................................... (Sections 90 - 97)........ 148
LEGAL .................................................................................................................................... (Sections 98 - 109)...... 150
HUMAN RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... (Sections 110 - 114).... 153
STATE..................................................................................................................................... (Sections 115 - 133).... 155
FINANCE................................................................................................................................ (Sections 134 - 141).... 161
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES................................................................................... (Sections 142 - 200).... 164
SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES .................................... (Sections 201 - 212).... 182
CORRECTION ....................................................................................................................... (Sections 213 - 230).... 185
NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL .................................. (Sections 231 - 243).... 190
SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY .......................................................................... (Sections 244 - 258).... 193
TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................................. (Sections 259 - 267).... 196
LABOR ................................................................................................................................... (Sections 268 - 272).... 199
AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................................... (Sections 273 - 279).... 201
ELECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... (Sections 280 - 285).... 203
NATIONAL GUARD............................................................................................................. (Sections 286 - 287).... 204
HIGHER EDUCATION......................................................................................................... (Sections 288 - 306).... 205
EDUCATION ......................................................................................................................... (Sections 307 - 373).... 210
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DEPARTMENTS
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (01-01-01) General Assembly - House
6 41.0 Personnel Costs 8,295.2
7 Travel:
8 Other - Travel 25.3
70.0
9 Mileage - Legislative 1,616.5
60.0
10 Contractual Services
11 Supplies and Materials
12 Other Items:
13 Expenses - House Members 389.3
100.0
14 House Committee Expenses 10,556.3
15 41.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - House
16
17 (01-02-01) General Assembly - Senate
18 34.0 Personnel Costs 5,974.6
19 Travel: 29.8
40.0
20 Other - Travel 615.0
60.0
21 Mileage - Legislative
200.0
22 Contractual Services 55.0
23 Supplies and Materials 6,974.4
24 Other Items:
25 Expenses - Senate Members
26 Senate Committee Expenses
27 34.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - Senate
28
29 (01-05-01) Commission on Interstate Cooperation
30 Travel 29.0
40.0
31 Contractual Services
132.8
32 Other Items: 150.2
33 Council of State Governments 25.0
1.6
34 National Conference of State Legislatures 5.0
5.0
35 National Foundation for Women Legislators
25.0
36 National Black Caucus of State Legislators 447.0
860.6
37 Legislation for Gaming States
38 Eastern Trade Council
39 Interstate Agriculture Commission
40 Delaware River Basin Commission
41 TOTAL -- Commission on Interstate Cooperation
2
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (01-08-00) Legislative Council
6 (01-08-01) Legislative Services
7 24.0 Personnel Costs 3,001.3
15.4
8 Travel
315.8
9 Contractual Services 33.8
27.0
10 Supplies and Materials
20.0
11 Capital Outlay 7.5
12 Other Items: 50.0
3,470.8
13 Printing - Laws and Journals
14 Sunset Committee Expenses
15 Security
16 24.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Services
17
18 (01-08-02) Office of the Controller General
19 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,641.8
6.5
20 Travel
1,810.5
21 Contractual Services 63.0
24.3
22 Supplies and Materials
25.0
23 Capital Outlay 15.0
135.4
24 Contingencies: 3,721.5
25 Legislative Council
26 JFC/CIP Contingency
27 GIA Contingency
28 12.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Controller General
29
30 (01-08-03) Code Revisors
31 Travel 1.0
170.8
32 Contractual Services 171.8
33 TOTAL -- Code Revisors
34
35 (01-08-06) Commission on Uniform State Laws
36 Travel 10.0
45.0
37 Contractual Services 55.0
38 TOTAL -- Commission on Uniform State Laws 7,419.1
39
40 36.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Council
41
42
43 111.0 TOTAL -- LEGISLATIVE 25,810.4
3
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (02-00-00) JUDICIAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (02-01-00) Supreme Court
6 10.3 33.0 Personnel Costs 4,520.2
15.2
7 Travel 6.8
101.4 205.2
8 Contractual Services 8.3
5.0
9 Energy 6.7 32.8
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Items:
13 Technology 20.0
1.8
14 Court Security
141.7
15 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Supreme Court 4,781.7
16
17 33.0 (-10) Supreme Court 141.7 4,781.7
18 10.3 (-40) Regulatory Arms of the Court
19 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 141.7 4,781.7
20
21 (02-02-00) Court of Chancery
22 7.0 24.5 63.5 Personnel Costs 1,641.8 7,789.6
12.8 45.3
23 Travel
334.0 7,834.9
24 Contractual Services 97.9
25.0
25 Supplies and Materials
19.6
26 Capital Outlay 2,131.1
27 Other Item:
28 Court Security
29 7.0 24.5 63.5 TOTAL -- Court of Chancery
30
31 7.0 24.5 63.5 (-10) Court of Chancery 2,131.1 7,834.9
32 7.0 24.5 63.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,131.1 7,834.9
33
34 (02-03-00) Superior Court
35 315.5 Personnel Costs 31,928.2
57.7
36 Travel
693.2
37 Contractual Services 206.8
38 Supplies and Materials 41.4
39 Capital Outlay 597.8
712.8
40 Other Items:
34,237.9
41 Jury Expenses
42 12.0 Expungement Acts
43 Court Security 130.9
130.9
44 327.5 TOTAL -- Superior Court
45
46 327.5 (-10) Superior Court 130.9 34,237.9
47 327.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 130.9 34,237.9
4
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (02-00-00) JUDICIAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (02-06-00) Court of Common Pleas
6 6.0 141.0 Personnel Costs 255.1 13,589.6
4.0 14.8
7 Travel
349.9
8 Contractual Services 87.1
9.6
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Capital Outlay
11 Other Item:
12 2.0 Court Security 228.5
487.6
13 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Court of Common Pleas 14,051.0
14
15 8.0 141.0 (-10) Court of Common Pleas 487.6 14,051.0
16 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 487.6 14,051.0
17
18 (02-08-00) Family Court
19 1.0 59.3 289.7 Personnel Costs 3,907.6 27,803.8
12.3 33.2
20 Travel
289.7 583.0
21 Contractual Services 81.8 109.2
48.0
22 Supplies and Materials 180.5
136.0 464.4
23 Capital Outlay 287.5
1,208.0
24 Other Items: 4,762.9 30,382.1
25 2.0 Expungement Acts
26 Family Court Civil Attorneys
27 Court Security
28 Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training
29 Parental Representation
30 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Family Court
31
32 1.0 59.3 291.7 (-10) Family Court 4,762.9 30,382.1
33 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,762.9 30,382.1
34
35 (02-13-00) Justice of the Peace Court
36 17.5 264.5 Personnel Costs 1,524.0 24,110.5
11.5
37 Travel 376.6
1,900.6 2,395.6
38 Contractual Services 104.7
165.4
39 Energy
739.7
40 Supplies and Materials 27,527.4
41 Other Items:
42 Court Security
43 8.0 Right to Representation
44 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Justice of the Peace Court
45
46 17.5 272.5 (-10) Justice of the Peace Court 1,900.6 27,527.4
47 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,900.6 27,527.4
48
49 (02-15-00) Central Services Account
50 Contractual Services 60.1
60.1
51 TOTAL -- Central Services Account
52
53 (-10) Central Services Account 60.1
54 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 60.1
5
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (02-00-00) JUDICIAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (02-17-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
6 Court Services
7 87.5 Personnel Costs 9,166.4
26.5
8 Travel
1,262.3
9 Contractual Services 231.5
216.8
10 Supplies and Materials
1,926.2
11 Capital Outlay 100.0
58.3
12 Other Items: 47.0
361.0
13 Technology Maintenance 659.4
177.6
14 Retired Judges 361.4
15 Continuing Judicial Education 20.0
100.0
16 Elder Law Program 2,450.0
17,164.4
17 Victim Offender Mediation Program
18 Interpreters
19 Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary Commitment
20 New Castle County Courthouse
21 Judicial Services 2,050.0
2,050.0
22 Training
23 Law Related Education
24 Right to Representation
25 87.5 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts -
26 Court Services
27
28 37.0 (-01) Office of the State 2,050.0 9,081.5
29 Court Administrator
30 9.0 (-03) Office of State Court 792.5
31 Collections Enforcement
32 38.0 (-04) Information Technology 6,782.2
33 3.5 (-05) Law Libraries 508.2
34 87.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,050.0 17,164.4
6
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (02-00-00) JUDICIAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (02-18-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
6 Non-Judicial Services
7 1.0 49.0 Personnel Costs 94.7 5,104.8
16.4
8 Travel 43.0
250.0 222.1
9 Contractual Services 387.7 4.5
10 Energy 26.6
11 Supplies and Materials 0.5
386.5
12 Other Items:
75.0
13 Special Needs Fund
60.0
14 Child Attorneys
5,896.4
15 Ivy Davis Scholarship Fund
16 Guardianship Fees
17 Youth in Transition
18 Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training
19 1.0 49.0 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts -
20 Non-Judicial Services
21
22 1.0 11.0 (-01) Office of the Public Guardian 137.7 989.5
23 31.0 (-05) Office of the Child Advocate 250.0 4,129.8
24 5.0 (-06) Maternal and Child Death Review 555.3
25 Commission
26 2.0 (-07) Delaware Nursing Home Residents 221.8
27 Quality Assurance Commission
28 1.0 49.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 387.7 5,896.4
29
30
31 18.3 110.3 1,265.7 TOTAL -- JUDICIAL 12,052.6 141,875.8
7
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (10-01-01) Office of the Governor
6 31.0 Personnel Costs 3,719.4
23.0
7 Travel
388.2
8 Contractual Services 29.7
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Other Item:
11 Woodburn Expenses 70.0
4,230.3
12 31.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Governor
13
14 (10-02-00) Office of Management and Budget
15 9.2 125.8 220.0 Personnel Costs 13,654.9 22,171.3
43.6 14.2
16 Travel
10,993.6 17,593.0
17 Contractual Services 134.7 6,592.0
1,941.8
18 Energy 4,231.0 438.5
379.1
19 Supplies and Materials 500.0 78.0
20 Capital Outlay 91,100.0 374.0
450.0
21 Budget Administration Other Items: 56.6 2,071.0
22 Budget Automation - Operations 668.0 175,178.5
8.0
23 Trans and Invest
31,789.3
24 Contingencies and One-Time Items: 1,000.0
150.0
25 Technology 100.5
1,075.0
26 Prior Years' Obligations 2,500.0
100.0
27 Legal Fees
61,292.2
28 Appropriated Special Funds 490.8
29 Salary/OEC Contingency 1,120.3
1,520.6
30 Judicial Nominating Committee
245.1
31 Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund 72.6
84.7
32 Civil Indigent Services
104.7
33 Local Law Enforcement Education
4,067.3
34 DE Child Well-Being Benchmark
51.0
35 Behavioral Health Consortium 26,200.0
36 Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund
37 DE Demographic Studies
38 OPEB Investments
39 7.0 Contingency - SB4 - Office of the Inspector General
40 14.0 Contingency - SS1 to SB10 - Compassionate Release
41 30.0 Contingency - SB 12 of the 152nd General Assembly, SB 11
42 Bail Reform
43 0.8 3.3 Contingency - SS1 for SB17 - Victims Bill of Rights
44 Contingency - SB28 - Volunteer Fire Funeral Benefits
45 1.0 Contingency - SB32 - Correctional Officer Privacy
46 2.0 Contingency - SS1 for SB115 - Eviction Expungements
47 Pensions Other Items:
48 Other Items
49 Health Insurance - Retirees in Closed
50 State Police Plan
51 Pensions - Paraplegic Veterans
52 Pensions - Retirees in Closed State Police Plan
8
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 Fleet Management Other Items:
6 Cars and Wagons 12,519.7
7 Fleet Link Expenses 727.2
8 Food Distribution Other Items:
9 Food Processing 500.0
10 Truck Leases 10.0
11 Facilities Management Other Items:
12 2.0 Absalom Jones Building 384.6
13 Leased Facilities 185.6
14 9.2 128.6 277.3 TOTAL -- Office of Management and Budget 136,088.6 358,874.4
15
16 0.7 3.0 24.3 (-05) Administration 2,194.5 3,149.7
17 7.5 23.5 (-10) Budget Development and Planning 1,964.3 5,032.0
18 0.8 57.3 (-11) Contingencies and One-Time 91,156.6 279,727.3
19 Items
20 1.0 69.0 (-32) Pensions 10,682.6 30,318.3
21 Government Support Services
22 8.0 (-40) Mail/Courier Services 2,243.8 747.8
23 32.0 (-42) Fleet Management 24,843.5
24 1.5 24.5 (-44) Contracting 258.7 2,558.3
25 4.0 (-45) Delaware Surplus Services 507.4
26 2.0 3.3 3.7 (-46) Food Distribution 913.1 372.5
27 5.5 5.5 35.0 (-47) PHRST 738.9 4,309.0
28 2.0 101.0 (-50) Facilities Management 585.2 32,659.5
29 9.2 128.6 277.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 136,088.6 358,874.4
30
31 (10-07-00) Criminal Justice
32 (10-07-01) Criminal Justice Council
33 17.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,514.8
34 Contractual Services 68.4
35 Other Items:
36 Videophone Fund 212.5
37 Domestic Violence Coordinating 42.7
38 Council
39 2.0 Other Grants 143.9
40 2.0 Board of Parole 250.9
41 Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program 500.0
42 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 138.0
43 2.0 Family Justice Centers 229.5
44 3.0 Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council 384.1
45 17.0 2.0 21.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice Council 350.5 3,134.3
9
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (10-07-02) Delaware Justice Information System
6 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,796.0
5.3
7 Travel
2,596.3
8 Contractual Services 92.1
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Other Items:
11 2.0 Expungement Acts 191.7
172.1
12 VINE
64.0
13 1.0 Permit to Purchase 4,917.5
14 19.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Justice Information System
15
16 (10-07-03) Statistical Analysis Center
17 7.0 Personnel Costs 647.9
0.7
18 Travel
50.4
19 Contractual Services 3.1
20 Supplies and Materials 702.1
21 7.0 TOTAL -- Statistical Analysis Center 8,753.9
22
23 17.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice 350.5
24
25 (10-08-01) Delaware State Housing Authority
26 2.0 Personnel Costs 405.6
27 Other Items: 14,000.0
14,405.6
28 Student Housing Emergency Assistance Fund 50.0
4,000.0
29 Housing Development Fund 6,000.0
10,050.0
30 State Rental Assistance Program
31 2.0 TOTAL -- Delaware State Housing Authority
32
33
34 26.2 132.6 355.3 TOTAL -- EXECUTIVE 150,844.7 381,908.6
10
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (11-01-00) Office of the Chief Information Officer
6 9.0 Personnel Costs 1,598.6
7 Travel 0.5
8 Contractual Services 93.0
9 Supplies and Materials 0.3
10 Hardware and Software 20.0
11 Technology 800.0
12 9.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Chief Information Officer 2,512.4
13
14 9.0 (-01) Chief Information Officer 2,512.4
15 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,512.4
16
17 (11-02-00) Security Office
18 12.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 1,604.9 1,070.6
19 Travel 25.0 1.3
20 Contractual Services 2,663.5 8.4
21 Supplies and Materials 48.5 2.3
22 Hardware and Software 2,679.5 234.4
23 Technology 436.5
24 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Security Office 7,021.4 1,753.5
25
26 12.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Security Officer 7,021.4 1,753.5
27 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 7,021.4 1,753.5
28
29 (11-03-00) Operations Office
30 33.5 71.5 Personnel Costs 3,349.0 9,551.3
31 Travel 134.7 12.2
32 Contractual Services 15,306.8 1,240.9
33 Energy 504.7
34 Supplies and Materials 97.0 166.1
35 Capital Outlay 138.6 9.3
36 Hardware and Software 10,481.7 5,530.3
37 Technology 13,194.6
38 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Operations Office 29,507.8 30,209.4
39
40 1.0 (-01) Chief Operating Officer 10,645.2 131.7
41 4.0 5.0 (-02) Administration 1,040.5 5,106.7
42 6.5 27.5 (-04) Data Center and Operations 6,365.9 14,420.6
43 14.0 15.0 (-05) Telecommunications 9,398.3 5,062.8
44 8.0 24.0 (-06) Systems Engineering 2,057.9 5,487.6
45 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 29,507.8 30,209.4
11
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (11-04-00) Technology Office
6 40.2 101.8 Personnel Costs 5,271.1 14,506.6
7 Travel 40.0 1.9
8 Contractual Services 2,675.0 1,290.1
9 Supplies and Materials 5.0 3.4
10 Hardware and Software 870.0 3,879.8
11 Technology 380.0
12 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Technology Office 8,861.1 20,061.8
13
14 13.0 (-01) Innovation & Architecture 29.0 2,224.3
15 4.0 13.0 (-02) Senior Project Management Team 571.4 2,242.7
16 27.2 40.8 (-04) Application Delivery & Support 6,054.3 7,423.0
17 4.0 27.0 (-06) Enterprise Solutions 1,559.6 6,534.9
18 5.0 8.0 (-08) Enterprise Data Management 646.8 1,636.9
19 40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,861.1 20,061.8
20
21 (11-05-00) Office of Policy and Communications
22 5.0 Personnel Costs 613.6
23 5.0 TOTAL -- Office of Policy and Communications 613.6
24
25 5.0 (-01) Chief Policy Officer 613.6
26 5.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 613.6
27
28 (11-06-00) Chief of Partner Services
29 21.9 53.1 Personnel Costs 2,606.2 5,703.9
30 Hardware and Software 100.0
31 Technology 500.0
32 21.9 53.1 TOTAL -- Chief of Partner Services 2,606.2 6,303.9
33
34 16.0 41.0 (-01) End User Services 1,618.2 4,696.8
35 5.9 12.1 (-02) Partner Engagement Services 988.0 1,607.1
36 21.9 53.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,606.2 6,303.9
37
38
39 107.6 249.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY 47,996.5 61,454.6
40 AND INFORMATION
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (12-01-01) Lieutenant Governor
6 8.0 Personnel Costs 1,078.6
1.3
7 Travel
178.2
8 Contractual Services 12.1
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Other Item:
11 Expenses - Lieutenant Governor 7.7
1,277.9
12 8.0 TOTAL -- Lieutenant Governor
13
14 (12-02-01) Auditor of Accounts
15 2.0 26.0 Personnel Costs 380.2 3,256.5
14.7 4.9
16 Travel
791.5 926.5
17 Contractual Services 4.4 44.4
10.7
18 Supplies and Materials 29.0
1,219.8 4,243.0
19 Capital Outlay
20 2.0 26.0 TOTAL -- Auditor of Accounts
21
22 (12-03-00) Insurance Commissioner
23 (12-03-01) Regulatory Activities
24 14.0 Personnel Costs 1,363.2
2.4
25 Travel
402.0
26 Contractual Services 8.8
5.4
27 Supplies and Materials
5.0
28 Capital Outlay 1,786.8
29 Other Item:
30 Malpractice Review
31 14.0 TOTAL -- Regulatory Activities
32
33 (12-03-02) Bureau of Examination,
34 Rehabilitation and Guaranty
35 3.7 90.3 Personnel Costs 8,853.0
85.0
36 Travel
2,233.3
37 Contractual Services 99.7
67.1
38 Supplies and Materials
3,533.4
39 Capital Outlay 36.5
40 Other Items: 17,000.0
30.0
41 Captive Insurance Fund
31,938.0
42 Arbitration Program
33,724.8
43 Contract Examiners
44 IHCAP
45 3.7 90.3 TOTAL -- Bureau of Examination,
46 Rehabilitation and Guaranty
47
48 3.7 104.3 TOTAL -- Insurance Commissioner
13
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (12-05-00) State Treasurer
6 (12-05-01) Administration
7 6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 624.4 737.1
14.5
8 Travel 206.0
266.6 5.3
9 Contractual Services 9.1
948.4
10 Supplies and Materials 25.5
940.1
11 Capital Outlay
12 6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Administration
13
14 (12-05-02) Operations and Fund Management
15 6.0 Personnel Costs 574.0
16 Other Items: 1,199.0
200.0
17 Banking Services
2,837.0
18 Digital Government 4,810.0
19 Merchant Services and PCI Compliance
20 6.0 TOTAL -- Operations and Fund Management
21
22 (12-05-03) Debt Management
23 2.0 Personnel Costs 252.0
24 Debt Service 75,046.0 262,123.9
75,298.0 354.1
25 Expense of Issuing Bonds 130.0
26 Financial Advisor 262,608.0
27 Debt Service - Local Schools
28 2.0 TOTAL -- Debt Management
29
30 (12-05-05) Reconciliation and Transaction Management
31 6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 455.7 541.1
10.0 541.1
32 Travel 83.0
33 Contractual Services 527.1
1,075.8
34 Other Item:
35 Data Processing
36 6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Reconciliation and Transaction Management
37
38 (12-05-06) Contributions and Plan Management
39 4.0 Personnel Costs
40 Other Items:
41 403(b) Plans 75.0
75.0
42 1.0 EARNS 139.7 264,172.5
139.7
43 4.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Contributions and Plan Management
82,263.6
44
45 4.0 21.0 8.0 TOTAL -- State Treasurer
46
47
48 7.7 127.3 42.0 TOTAL -- OTHER ELECTIVE 117,208.2 269,693.4
14
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (15-00-00) LEGAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (15-01-00) Department of Justice
6 47.1 75.6 360.3 Personnel Costs 1,750.5 48,787.2
12.3
7 Travel
2,696.8
8 Contractual Services 62.1
67.8
9 Energy 9.0
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Items:
13 Extradition 166.0
272.6
14 Victims Rights 192.1
1,367.8 170.0
15 Securities Administration 1,646.8 3,105.5
3,325.5
16 Child Support 188.8
15.0 183.5
17 Consumer Protection
1,390.2
18 AG Opinion Fund
660.1
19 Transcription Services
20 National Mortgage Settlement
21 22.0 Body Camera Program
22 False Claims
23 2.0 Expungement Acts
24 1.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program
25 Tobacco Fund:
26 2.0 Personnel Costs 278.1
387.5
27 2.0 Marijuana Control Act
28 Victim Compensation Assistance Program:
29 8.0 Personnel Costs 550.0
24.0
30 Travel 82.3
20.0
31 Contractual Services 6.0
1.5
32 Supplies and Materials
2,500.0
33 Capital Outlay 14,197.4
34 Revenue Refund
35 Violent Crime Grants
36 47.1 87.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Department of Justice 55,721.6
37
38 47.1 87.6 385.3 (-01) Department of Justice 14,197.4 55,721.6
39 47.1 87.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 14,197.4 55,721.6
15
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (15-00-00) LEGAL
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (15-02-00) Office of Defense Services
6 177.0 Personnel Costs 24,597.2
15.6
7 Travel
2,157.3
8 Contractual Services 59.7
3.4
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Capital Outlay
11 Other Items:
12 Conflict Attorneys 6,316.5
3,150.4
13 16.0 Body Camera Program 36,300.1
14 193.0 TOTAL -- Office of Defense Services
15
16 46.0 (-01) Central Administration 6,639.0
17 137.0 (-02) Public Defender 21,840.9
18 10.0 (-03) Office of Conflicts Counsel 7,820.2
19 193.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 36,300.1
20
21
22 47.1 87.6 578.3 TOTAL -- LEGAL 14,197.4 92,021.7
16
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (16-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 2.0 32.5 50.5 Personnel Costs 3,225.3 6,904.0
7 Travel 0.2 23.0
8 Contractual Services 649.5 1,267.6
9 Supplies and Materials 18.3
10 Capital Outlay 7.5
11 2.0 32.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,875.0 8,220.4
12
13 2.0 32.5 50.5 (-01) Office of the Secretary 3,875.0 8,220.4
14 2.0 32.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,875.0 8,220.4
15
16 (16-02-00) Division of Talent Management
17 3.0 41.0 Personnel Costs 325.2 4,161.4
18 Travel 2.0
19 Contractual Services 4.6 3.1
20 Supplies and Materials 0.2
21 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Division of Talent Management 331.8 4,164.7
22
23 3.0 41.0 (-01) Division of Talent Management 331.8 4,164.7
24 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 331.8 4,164.7
25
26 (16-03-00) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
27 1.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 1.9 364.8
28 Travel 2.0
29 Contractual Services 59.6 5.6
30 Supplies and Materials 1.0
31 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 61.5 373.4
32
33 1.0 3.0 (-01) Division of Diversity, Equity and 61.5 373.4
34 Inclusion
35 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 61.5 373.4
36
37 (16-04-00) Division of Employee and Labor
38 Relations
39 3.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 363.1 2,220.3
40 Travel 1.1 0.9
41 Contractual Services 45.0
42 Supplies and Materials 0.2
43 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Division of Employee and Labor 364.2 2,266.4
44 Relations
45
46 3.0 18.0 (-01) Division of Employee and Labor 364.2 2,266.4
47 Relations
48 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 364.2 2,266.4
17
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (16-05-00) Division of Statewide Benefits and
6 Insurance Coverage
7 33.0 Personnel Costs
8 Contractual Services 11,000.0
9 Other Item:
10 Self Insurance 11,000.0
11 33.0 TOTAL -- Division of Statewide Benefits and 22,000.0
12 Insurance Coverage
13
14 26.0 (-01) Division of Statewide Benefits
15 7.0 (-02) Insurance Coverage Office 22,000.0
16 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 22,000.0
17
18 (16-06-00) Office of Women's Advancement
19 and Advocacy
20 1.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 211.4 131.8
21 Travel 2.0
22 Contractual Services 17.3 18.8
23 Supplies and Materials 0.5
24 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 153.1
25 and Advocacy
26
27 1.0 2.0 (-01) Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 153.1
28 and Advocacy
29 1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 228.7 153.1
30
31 (16-07-00) Division of Training and Human
32 Resource Solutions
33 1.0 9.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 940.7 1,341.7
34 Travel 3.3 0.1
35 Contractual Services 657.3 295.8
36 Supplies and Materials 15.9
37 Other Items:
38 Blue Collar 100.0
39 Training Expenses 55.0
40 GEAR Award 25.0
41 First State Quality Improvement Fund 350.0
42 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Division of Training and Human 1,772.2 2,012.6
43 Resource Solutions
44
45 1.0 9.0 14.0 (-01) Division of Training and Human 1,772.2 2,012.6
46 Resource Solutions
47 1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,772.2 2,012.6
18
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (16-08-00) Division of Classification,
6 Compensation and Talent Acquisition
7 11.5 28.5 Personnel Costs 1,196.7 2,958.9
8 Travel 2.0
9 Contractual Services 198.4 248.0
10 Supplies and Materials 1.2
11 Other Item:
12 12.0 Agency Aide 562.6
13 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Division of Classification, 1,397.1 3,770.7
14 Compensation and Talent Acquisition
15
16 11.5 40.5 (-01) Division of Classification, 1,397.1 3,770.7
17 Compensation and Talent
18 Acquisition
19 11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,397.1 3,770.7
20
21
22 36.0 61.0 169.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 8,030.5 42,961.3
19
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 13.5 40.5 Personnel Costs 1,071.2 3,451.1
44.1 17.5
7 Travel
3,252.2 681.5
8 Contractual Services 74.9
108.3 43.5
9 Energy 168.0
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Items:
13 Hispanic Affairs 50.0
180.0
14 International Trade of Delaware 100.0
15 Veterans Commission Trust Fund 42.2
16 Assistance for Needy and Homeless Veterans 1,000.0
5,640.7
17 Filing Fees/Lobbyists 6.0
500.0
18 E-Government
5,149.8
19 Equity Ombudsperson Program
20 13.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
21
22 11.0 7.0 (-01) Administration 3,765.1 2,081.8
23 26.0 (-02) Delaware Commission of 220.0 2,676.7
24 Veterans Affairs
25 2.5 1.5 (-06) Government Information Center 1,158.7 162.9
26 2.0 (-08) Public Integrity Commission 6.0 223.6
27 4.0 (-09) Employment Relations Boards 495.7
28 13.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,149.8 5,640.7
29
30 (20-02-00) Human and Civil Rights
31 1.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 655.2
4.0
32 Travel
142.3
33 Contractual Services 7.8
0.6
34 Supplies and Materials
35 Capital Outlay
36 Other Item:
37 Human Relations Annual Conference 6.0
38 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Human and Civil Rights 6.0 809.9
39
40 1.0 7.0 (-01) Human and Civil Rights 6.0 809.9
41 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6.0 809.9
20
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-03-00) Delaware Public Archives
6 15.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,160.8 1,347.6
3.8 232.0
7 Travel
385.1
8 Contractual Services 52.4
35.0
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Capital Outlay
11 Other Items:
12 Delaware Heritage Commission 14.7
1,594.3
13 Document Conservation Fund 10.0
40.8
14 Historical Marker Maintenance 60.0
1,747.9
15 Operations
16 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Public Archives
17
18 15.0 16.0 (-01) Delaware Public Archives 1,747.9 1,594.3
19 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,747.9 1,594.3
20
21 (20-04-00) Regulation and Licensing
22 0.5 77.5 Personnel Costs 7,504.5
151.4
23 Travel
6,730.0
24 Contractual Services 8.0
25 Energy 147.9
256.4
26 Supplies and Materials
100.0
27 Capital Outlay 54.5
15.0
28 Other Items:
14,967.7
29 Real Estate Guaranty Fund
30 Examination Costs
31 Motor Vehicle Franchise Fund
32 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Regulation and Licensing
33
34 45.0 (-01) Professional Regulation 9,685.3
35 0.5 27.5 (-02) Public Service Commission 4,191.5
36 5.0 (-03) Public Advocate 1,090.9
37 0.5 77.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,967.7
38
39 (20-05-00) Corporations
40 119.0 Personnel Costs 8,444.3
27.0
41 Travel
5,361.9
42 Contractual Services 63.0
43 Supplies and Materials 505.0
44 Capital Outlay 2,170.0
10,600.0
45 Other Items: 27,171.2
46 Computer Time Costs
47 Technology Infrastructure Fund
48 119.0 TOTAL -- Corporations
49
50 119.0 (-01) Corporations 27,171.2
51 119.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 27,171.2
21
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-06-00) Historical and Cultural Affairs
6 5.4 13.1 28.5 Personnel Costs 1,033.6 2,756.9
8.2 1.3
7 Travel
1,209.6 487.3
8 Contractual Services 74.9 330.3
14.1 100.6
9 Energy 0.2
2.7
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Items:
13 Museum Operations 24.0
9.5
14 Museum Conservation Fund
28.0
15 Conference Center Operations 32.1 3,740.6
29.6
16 Museum Sites 12.6
2,414.9
17 Dayett Mills
18 5.4 13.1 28.5 TOTAL -- Historical and Cultural Affairs
19
20 5.4 13.1 28.5 (-01) Office of the Director 2,414.9 3,740.6
21 5.4 13.1 28.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,414.9 3,740.6
22
23 (20-07-00) Arts
24 3.0 2.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 167.2 350.1
3.4 0.9
25 Travel
1,821.0 61.9
26 Contractual Services 3,600.0 1.0
5,591.6
27 Supplies and Materials 10.0
419.2
28 Other Items:
843.1
29 Art for the Disadvantaged
30 Delaware Art
31 Delaware Arts Trust Fund
32 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Arts
33
34 3.0 2.0 3.0 (-01) Office of the Director 5,591.6 843.1
35 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,591.6 843.1
36
37 (20-08-00) Libraries
38 7.0 4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 285.2 477.3
0.5
39 Travel 2.9
59.6
40 Contractual Services 2,346.4 18.4
700.0
41 Supplies and Materials 50.0 5.4
42 Capital Outlay 1,215.0 4,358.0
750.0
43 Other Items: 585.0
5,349.5 1,000.0
44 Library Standards
220.0
45 Delaware Electronic Library 6,724.2
46 DELNET- Statewide
47 Public Education Project
48 Corporation Technology
49 Scholarships and Grants
50 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Libraries
51
52 7.0 4.0 4.0 (-01) Libraries 5,349.5 6,724.2
53 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 5,349.5 6,724.2
22
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-09-00) Veterans Home
6 80.0 145.0 Personnel Costs 4,201.0 13,689.7
3.4
7 Travel 1,083.7
1,522.1 528.7
8 Contractual Services 779.9
848.4 80.6
9 Energy 9.9
16,162.6
10 Supplies and Materials 6,584.8
11 Capital Outlay
12 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Veterans Home
13
14 80.0 145.0 (-01) Veterans Home 6,584.8 16,162.6
15 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,584.8 16,162.6
16
17 (20-10-00) Small Business
18 7.0 19.0 Personnel Costs 805.7 2,618.5
20.0 6.3
19 Travel
910.3 15.6
20 Contractual Services 20.9 14.0
24.8
21 Supplies and Materials 6.6
25.0
22 Capital Outlay 400.0 150.5
1,700.1
23 Other Items: 320.9 625.0
300.0 3,436.5
24 Main Street 379.5
25 Delaware Small Business Development Center 9.6
1,025.0
26 1.0 Blue Collar
78.0
27 General Operating
6,019.8
28 Delaware Business Marketing Program
29 Financial Development Operations
30 National HS Wrestling Tournament
31 Tourism Marketing
32 Angel Investor
33 Business Incubators
34 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Small Business
35
36 1.0 19.0 (-01) Delaware Economic Development 3,329.8 3,436.5
37 Authority
38 7.0 (-02) Delaware Tourism Office 2,690.0
39 8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 6,019.8 3,436.5
40
41 (20-15-00) State Banking Commission
42 36.0 Personnel Costs 2,758.2
80.0
43 Travel
986.3
44 Contractual Services 20.0
67.5
45 Supplies and Materials
3,912.0
46 Capital Outlay
47 36.0 TOTAL -- State Banking Commission
48
49 36.0 (-01) State Banking Commission 3,912.0
50 36.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,912.0
23
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (20-16-00) Office of the Alcoholic
6 Beverage Control Commissioner
7 8.0 Personnel Costs 815.8
8 Travel 8.0 0.5
9 Contractual Services 72.9 16.7
10 Supplies and Materials 3.0 7.1
11 8.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Alcoholic 83.9 840.1
12 Beverage Control Commissioner
13
14 8.0 (-10) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage 83.9 840.1
15 Control Commissioner
16 8.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 83.9 840.1
17
18
19 16.9 368.1 271.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 78,999.1 39,792.0
24
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (25-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,793.0
3.5
7 Travel
418.0
8 Contractual Services 3.7
9 Supplies and Materials 37.8
10 Capital Outlay
11 Other Items:
12 16.0 Information System Development 20,801.4
55,796.4
13 30.0 Escheat
76,597.8
14 DMHRA Board 5.5
2,261.5
15 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
16
17 46.0 13.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 76,597.8 2,261.5
18 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 76,597.8 2,261.5
19
20 (25-05-00) Accounting
21 21.8 42.2 Personnel Costs 2,345.9 4,613.1
12.0 1.5
22 Travel
855.7 712.7
23 Contractual Services 93.5 10.3
5.0
24 Supplies and Materials 917.5
3,312.1 6,255.1
25 Capital Outlay
26 Other Item:
27 ERP Operational Funds
28 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Accounting
29
30 21.8 42.2 (-01) Accounting 3,312.1 6,255.1
31 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,312.1 6,255.1
32
33 (25-06-00) Revenue
34 75.0 Personnel Costs 7,226.3
4.0
35 Travel
1,192.7
36 Contractual Services 9.4
37 Energy 85.4
203.4
38 Supplies and Materials
8,721.2
39 Capital Outlay
40 Other Items:
41 7.0 Marijuana Control Act 770.2
14,285.1
42 67.0 Delinquent Collections 15,055.3
43 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Revenue
44
45 74.0 75.0 (-01) Revenue 15,055.3 8,721.2
46 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 15,055.3 8,721.2
25
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (25-07-00) State Lottery Office
6 56.0 Personnel Costs 5,427.6
50.0
7 Travel
52,889.6
8 Contractual Services 40.0
9 Supplies and Materials 190.0
58,597.2
10 Capital Outlay
11 56.0 TOTAL -- State Lottery Office
12
13 56.0 (-01) State Lottery Office 58,597.2
14 56.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 58,597.2
15
16
17 197.8 130.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 153,562.4 17,237.8
26
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 72.0 16.9 505.2 Personnel Costs 1,928.4 45,500.3
7 Travel 115.5
8 Contractual Services 1,670.6 6,288.6
9 Energy 212.5 445.4
10 Supplies and Materials 684.7 666.8
11 Capital Outlay 85.0
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 DHSS Library 74.8
14 Other Items:
15 DIMER Operations 1,980.2
16 DIMER Loan Repayment 198.4
17 DIDER Operations 200.0
18 DIDER Loan Repayment 17.5
19 Revenue Management 269.2
20 Program Integrity 232.8
21 EBT 338.3
22 Operations 2,556.7
23 DHSS/IRM 3,350.0
24 IRM License and Maintenance 638.0
25 Health Care Innovation 582.8
26 Technology Operations 445.0
27 Health Care Provider State Loan Repayment Program 1,500.0
28 Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board 502.3
29 72.0 16.9 505.2 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 11,180.2 59,303.6
30
31 2.0 37.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 344.0 11,445.7
32 70.0 16.9 273.2 (-20) Administration 8,279.5 28,100.8
33 195.0 (-30) Facility Operations 2,556.7 19,757.1
34 72.0 16.9 505.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 11,180.2 59,303.6
27
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-02-00) Medicaid and Medical Assistance
6 110.4 93.1 Personnel Costs 9,113.4
7 Travel 0.1
8 Contractual Services 4,017.1
9 Energy 30.7
10 Supplies and Materials 35.7
11 Capital Outlay 5.9
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 Delaware Prescription Drug Program 1,216.5
14 Medical Assistance Transition 487.5
15 Medicaid 433.6
16 Cancer Council Recommendations:
17 Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment 147.0
18 Social Determinants of Health 650.0
19 Other Items:
20 Medicaid 6,000.0 1,080,135.4
21 Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities 10.0
22 DOC Medicaid 2,500.0
23 DPH Fees 100.0
24 Delaware Healthy Children Program Premiums 900.0
25 Medicaid Long Term Care 14,500.0
26 Disproportionate Share Hospital 3,901.4
27 Nursing Home Quality Assessment 26,000.0
28 Technology Operations 1,211.3
29 Pathways 200.0
30 Promise 1,750.0
31 Delaware Healthy Children Program 10,979.3
32 Renal 729.5
33 Hospital Quality Assessment 40,000.0
34 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Medicaid and Medical Assistance 94,894.6 1,110,159.8
35
36 110.4 93.1 (-01) Medicaid and Medical Assistance 94,894.6 1,110,159.8
37 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 94,894.6 1,110,159.8
28
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-05-00) Public Health
6 300.9 38.5 284.3 Personnel Costs 27,426.9
7 Contractual Services 96.7 3,904.6
8 Energy 337.1
9 Supplies and Materials 60.0 836.6
10 Capital Outlay 22.4
11 Tobacco Fund:
12 Personnel Costs 1,227.8
13 Contractual Services 4,930.1
14 Diabetes 189.9
15 New Nurse Development 2,748.2
16 Public Access Defibrillation Initiative 38.9
17 Cancer Council Recommendations 9,276.5
18 Uninsured Action Plan 380.5
19 Innovation Fund 1,200.0
20 Healthy Communities Delaware 325.0
21 Other Items:
22 Tuberculosis 115.0
23 Child Development Watch 2,301.1
24 Preschool Diagnosis and Treatment 59.4
25 Immunizations 106.4
26 School Based Health Centers 5,363.3
27 Hepatitis B 4.0
28 Vanity Birth Certificates 14.7
29 Public Water 60.0
30 Medicaid Enhancements 205.0
31 Infant Mortality 100.0
32 Medicaid AIDS Waiver 160.0
33 Family Planning 325.0
34 Newborn 1,620.0
35 Indirect Costs 1,835.1
36 Dental Services 1,557.3
37 Food Inspection 21.0
38 Food Permits 575.0
39 Medicaid Contractors/Lab Testing and Analysis 1,155.0
40 Water Operator Certification 22.0
41 Health Statistics 1,800.0
42 Infant Mortality Task Force 4,201.6
43 J-1 VISA 13.5
44 Distressed Cemeteries 100.0
45 Plumbing Inspection 1,000.3
46 Cancer Council 33.1
47 Delaware Organ and Tissue Program 7.3
48 Developmental Screening 103.8
49 Uninsured Action Plan 18.4
50 Health Disparities 45.5
51 EMS Technology and Reporting 225.0
29
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 14.0 18.0 Animal Welfare 4,000.0 2,538.7
6 Spay/Neuter Program 800.0
7 Nurse Family Partnership 130.0
8 Substance Use Disorder Services 452.7
9 Technology Operations 179.6
10 Delaware CAN 1,524.3
11 Toxicology 22.0
12 29.5 Birth to Three Program 2,406.6 11,504.1
13 6.0 Marijuana Control 476.3
14 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 924.7
15 Lyme Disease Education 5.0
16 300.9 58.5 331.8 TOTAL -- Public Health 41,136.5 59,976.5
17
18 3.0 21.0 55.0 (-10) Director's Office/Support Services 8,335.1 6,706.6
19 296.9 37.5 269.8 (-20) Community Health 32,762.5 51,083.3
20 1.0 7.0 (-30) Emergency Medical Services 38.9 2,186.6
21 300.9 58.5 331.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 41,136.5 59,976.5
22
23 (35-06-00) Substance Abuse and Mental Health
24 25.0 1.0 537.6 Personnel Costs 299.4 53,909.2
25 Travel 6.2
26 Contractual Services 1,569.9 18,529.5
27 Energy 1,271.8
28 Supplies and Materials 1,000.6 3,385.1
29 Capital Outlay 9.0 142.8
30 Vehicles 41.2
31 Tobacco Fund:
32 Delaware School Study 18.3
33 Other Items:
34 Medicare Part D 1,119.0
35 TEFRA 100.0
36 DPC Disproportionate Share 2,550.0
37 Kent/Sussex Detox Center 150.0
38 CMH Group Homes 11,258.2
39 Community Placements 17,450.9
40 Community Housing Supports 5,639.9
41 Substance Use Disorder Services 19,158.8
42 Technology Operations 1,422.4
43 Heroin Residential Program 287.9
44 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 8,000.0
45 Needle Exchange 660.4
46 Prescription Drug Prevention 90.0
47 25.0 1.0 537.6 TOTAL -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health 14,816.2 133,254.3
48
49 12.2 71.8 (-10) Administration 60.0 9,340.6
50 2.0 83.0 (-20) Community Mental Health 10,305.0 57,597.7
51 0.8 350.8 (-30) Delaware Psychiatric Center 3,696.8 40,479.9
52 10.0 1.0 32.0 (-40) Substance Abuse 754.4 25,836.1
53 25.0 1.0 537.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,816.2 133,254.3
30
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-07-00) Social Services
6 206.6 301.1 Personnel Costs 26,312.8
7 Travel 7.8 0.8
8 Contractual Services 320.1 3,514.6
9 Energy 231.3 868.6
10 Supplies and Materials 64.1 165.9
11 Capital Outlay 39.8 52.8
12 Tobacco Fund:
13 SSI Supplement 639.6
14 Other Items:
15 Cost Recovery 75.1
16 TANF Cash Assistance 14,020.2
17 TANF Child Support Pass Through 1,200.0
18 Child Care 76,929.8
19 Emergency Assistance 1,603.9
20 Employment and Training 2,419.7
21 General Assistance 4,678.7
22 Technology Operations 6,417.7
23 Group Violence Intervention 2,900.0
24 Summer EBT Program 500.0
25 Family Access and Visitation 473.0
26 Community Food Program 433.7
27 Emergency Housing/Shelters 1,658.6
28 Kinship Care 60.0
29 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Social Services 2,577.8 143,010.8
30
31 190.6 206.5 (-01) Social Services 1,914.7 129,613.2
32 16.0 94.6 (-02) State Service Centers 663.1 13,397.6
33 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,577.8 143,010.8
34
35 (35-08-00) Visually Impaired
36 18.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 4,436.0
37 Travel 1.5
38 Contractual Services 980.7
39 Energy 75.1
40 Supplies and Materials 66.8
41 Capital Outlay 39.1
42 Other Items:
43 BEP Unassigned Vending 175.0
44 BEP Independence 450.0
45 BEP Vending 425.0
46 Education 295.0
47 Educational Technology 200.0
48 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Visually Impaired 1,050.0 6,094.2
49
50 18.0 47.0 (-01) Visually Impaired Services 1,050.0 6,094.2
51 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,050.0 6,094.2
31
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-09-00) Health Care Quality
6 29.7 43.3 Personnel Costs 5,395.6
7 Travel 0.3
8 Contractual Services 968.2
9 Supplies and Materials 15.2
10 Other Items:
11 HFLC 135.3
12 Renewal Fees 150.0
13 Background Check Center 1,250.0
14 LTC Survey 80.8
15 29.7 43.3 TOTAL -- Health Care Quality 1,616.1 6,379.3
16
17 29.7 43.3 (-01) Health Care Quality 1,616.1 6,379.3
18 29.7 43.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,616.1 6,379.3
19
20 (35-10-00) Child Support Services
21 127.2 2.1 53.7 Personnel Costs 188.0 4,312.7
22 Travel 9.6
23 Contractual Services 1,024.9 305.5
24 Energy 30.0 16.1
25 Supplies and Materials 23.0
26 Capital Outlay 162.9
27 Other Items:
28 Recoupment 25.0
29 Technology Operations 1,919.3
30 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,553.6
31
32 127.2 2.1 53.7 (-01) Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,553.6
33 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,463.4 6,553.6
34
35 (35-11-00) Developmental Disabilities Services
36 1.2 1.0 395.2 Personnel Costs 42.4 32,671.2
37 Travel 1.1
38 Contractual Services 4,163.6
39 Energy 919.7
40 Supplies and Materials 810.9
41 Capital Outlay 13.5
42 Tobacco Fund:
43 Family Support 36.3
44 Autism Supports 460.0
45 Other Items:
46 Music Stipends 1.1
47 Purchase of Community Services 4,843.5 27,061.2
48 DDDS State Match 87,266.0
49 1.2 1.0 395.2 TOTAL -- Developmental Disabilities Services 5,382.2 152,908.3
50
51 0.5 1.0 74.5 (-10) Administration 502.4 8,371.8
52 198.6 (-20) Stockley Center 18,519.1
53 0.7 122.1 (-30) Community Services 4,879.8 126,017.4
54 1.2 1.0 395.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 5,382.2 152,908.3
32
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (35-14-00) Services for Aging and Adults
6 with Physical Disabilities
7 24.8 537.1 Personnel Costs 47,553.0
8 Travel 1.1
9 Contractual Services 22,254.6
10 Energy 1,213.1
11 Supplies and Materials 2,225.6
12 Capital Outlay 50.5
13 Tobacco Fund:
14 Attendant Care 369.5
15 Caregivers Support 133.2
16 Respite Care 25.0
17 Other Items:
18 Community Based Services 500.0
19 Nutrition Program 789.9
20 Long Term Care 249.1
21 Long Term Care Prospective Payment 469.5
22 IV Therapy 559.0
23 Medicare Part D 1,674.3
24 Hospice 25.0
25 Senior Trust Fund 15.0
26 Medicare Part C - DHCI 250.0
27 Technology Operations 83.2
28 Respite Care 110.0
29 Housing 50.0
30 24.8 537.1 TOTAL -- Services for Aging and Adults 4,020.5 74,580.1
31 with Physical Disabilities
32
33 24.8 103.3 (-01) Administration/Community Services 1,042.7 30,649.4
34 433.8 (-20) Hospital for the Chronically Ill 2,977.8 43,930.7
35 24.8 537.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 4,020.5 74,580.1
36
37
38 915.8 79.5 2,845.1 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 178,137.5 1,752,220.5
39 HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
33
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
2 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (37-01-00) Management Support Services
7 6.8 7.0 206.3 Personnel Costs 471.4 21,481.3
8 Travel 22.2
9 Contractual Services 3,026.5 4,876.7
10 Energy 22.2
11 Supplies and Materials 311.6
12 Capital Outlay 8.4
13 Other Items:
14 MIS Development 8,466.6
15 Agency Operations 613.9
16 Background Check Center 120.0
17 Population Contingency 2,500.0
18 Services Integration 61.1
19 6.8 7.0 206.3 TOTAL -- Management Support Services 3,617.9 38,364.0
20
21 10.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 3,958.6
22 4.3 0.5 61.0 (-15) Office of the Director 220.0 6,436.8
23 2.5 6.5 37.1 (-20) Fiscal Services 371.4 3,568.2
24 13.0 (-25) Facilities Management 4,230.4
25 (-30) Human Resources 69.8
26 7.0 (-35) Center for Professional 753.8
27 Development
28 58.0 (-40) Education Services 7,780.4
29 20.2 (-50) Management Information Systems 3,026.5 11,566.0
30 6.8 7.0 206.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,617.9 38,364.0
31
32 (37-04-00) Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
33 8.0 30.8 176.0 Personnel Costs 3,192.7 17,929.2
34 Travel 44.9
35 Contractual Services 2,500.0 28,757.6
36 Energy 137.2
37 Supplies and Materials 318.5
38 Capital Outlay 14.9
39 Tobacco Fund:
40 Prevention Programs for Youth 40.0
41 Other Items:
42 2.0 Birth to Three Program 165.6
43 57.0 K-5 Early Intervention 6,015.7
44 Targeted Prevention Programs 1,725.0
45 Middle School Behavioral Health Consultants 2,964.3
46 Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 4,678.0
47 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 10,410.7 58,072.9
48
49 5.0 3.3 19.7 (-10) Managed Care Organization 5,589.5 3,332.9
50 3.0 1.5 69.5 (-20) Prevention/Early Intervention 405.1 13,450.9
51 25.5 56.3 (-30) Periodic Treatment 2,816.1 19,532.7
52 0.5 89.5 (-40) 24 Hour Treatment 1,600.0 21,756.4
53 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 10,410.7 58,072.9
34
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
2 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (37-05-00) Youth Rehabilitative Services
7 1.0 390.0 Personnel Costs 36,709.0
8 Travel 16.8
9 Contractual Services 14,416.2
10 Energy 898.1
11 Supplies and Materials 1,438.7
12 Capital Outlay 6.7
13 1.0 390.0 TOTAL -- Youth Rehabilitative Services 53,485.5
14
15 10.0 (-10) Office of the Director 982.8
16 1.0 80.0 (-30) Community Services 18,173.9
17 300.0 (-50) Secure Care 34,328.8
18 1.0 390.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 53,485.5
19
20 (37-06-00) Family Services
21 16.0 6.0 402.6 Personnel Costs 653.7 38,113.0
22 Travel 20.4
23 Contractual Services 3,340.8
24 Energy 5.2
25 Supplies and Materials 73.4
26 Capital Outlay 13.8
27 Other Items:
28 Emergency Material Assistance 31.0
29 Child Welfare/Contractual Services 1,000.0 43,683.2
30 16.0 6.0 402.6 TOTAL -- Family Services 1,653.7 85,280.8
31
32 41.0 (-10) Office of the Director 34.7 6,020.0
33 8.0 2.0 211.6 (-30) Intake/Investigation 246.0 20,156.6
34 8.0 4.0 150.0 (-40) Intervention/Treatment 1,373.0 59,104.2
35 16.0 6.0 402.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,653.7 85,280.8
36
37
38 31.8 43.8 1,233.9 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 15,682.3 235,203.2
39 SERVICES FOR CHILDREN,
40 YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
35
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (38-01-00) Administration
6 111.0 Personnel Costs 9,173.0
190.1
7 Travel
3,244.7
8 Contractual Services 166.6
102.9
9 Energy
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Other Items:
12 Information Technology 4,231.3
112.6
13 Drug Testing 219.5
14 4.0 Expungement Acts 17,440.7
15 115.0 TOTAL -- Administration
16
17 16.0 (-01) Office of the Commissioner 1,626.3
18 2.0 (-02) Human Resources 332.1
19 10.0 (-03) Planning, Research and Reentry 1,696.1
20 3.0 (-04) Education 499.6
21 26.0 (-10) Administrative Services 4,466.5
22 44.0 (-12) Central Offender Records 3,458.0
23 14.0 (-14) Information Technology 5,362.1
24 115.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 17,440.7
25
26 (38-02-00) Healthcare, Substance Abuse
27 and Mental Health Services
28 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,480.6
12.3
29 Contractual Services
89,987.8
30 Medical Services 91,480.7
31 13.0 TOTAL -- Healthcare, Substance Abuse
32 and Mental Health Services
33
34 13.0 (-01) Medical Treatment and Services 91,480.7
35 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 91,480.7
36
37 (38-04-00) Prisons
38 9.0 1,894.0 Personnel Costs 866.4 240,219.3
19.0 76.0
39 Travel
480.2 10,034.3
40 Contractual Services 1,847.6 7,454.6
41 Energy 91.5 14,153.3
183.4
42 Supplies and Materials 40.5
3,345.2 23.6
43 Capital Outlay 8.0
44 Other Items: 123.2
50.0
45 Emergency Preparedness 96.2
46 Gate Money 272,421.9
47 1.0 Prison Arts
48 JTVCC Fence
49 Central Supply Warehouse
50 Vehicles
51 9.0 1,895.0 TOTAL -- Prisons
36
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5
6 8.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Prisons 2,729.7
7 692.0 (-03) James T. Vaughn Correctional 95,828.0
8 Center
9 367.0 (-04) Sussex Correctional Institution 52,395.5
10 131.0 (-05) Delores J. Baylor Correctional 17,818.1
11 Institution
12 358.0 (-06) Howard R. Young Correctional 47,797.6
13 Institution
14 74.0 (-08) Special Operations 12,640.1
15 9.0 16.0 (-09) Delaware Correctional Industries 3,345.2 2,306.8
16 70.0 (-12) Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training 7,800.7
17 Academy
18 17.0 (-13) Intelligence Operations Center 2,168.8
19 87.0 (-20) Food Services 21,998.0
20 75.0 (-40) Facilities Maintenance 8,938.6
21 9.0 1,895.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,345.2 272,421.9
22
23 (38-06-00) Community Corrections
24 609.0 Personnel Costs 77,845.4
70.0
25 Travel 5.0
128.0 6,316.8
26 Contractual Services 1,105.1
30.0 1,396.3
27 Energy 369.7
218.9
28 Supplies and Materials 95.0
70.0
29 Capital Outlay 627.7 87,022.5
30 Other Item:
31 Riverview Cemetery Maintenance
32 609.0 TOTAL -- Community Corrections
33
34 6.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Community 1,201.7
35 Corrections
36 362.0 (-02) Probation and Parole 52,691.4
37 82.0 (-07) Sussex County Community 437.7 11,711.5
38 Corrections
39 59.0 (-08) Kent County Community 95.0 9,500.4
40 Corrections
41 38.0 (-13) Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment 38.0 4,207.6
42 Facility
43 62.0 (-14) Plummer Community Corrections 57.0 7,709.9
44 Center
45 609.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 627.7 87,022.5
46
47
48 9.0 2,632.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION 3,972.9 468,365.8
37
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2 AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (40-01-00) Office of the Secretary
7 26.8 37.9 112.3 Personnel Costs 2,290.4 10,360.8
8 Travel 29.9 5.9
9 Contractual Services 1,071.3 1,203.3
10 Energy 77.5 658.4
11 Supplies and Materials 152.8 79.2
12 Capital Outlay 51.2
13 Vehicles 30.0
14 Internship Program 203.4
15 Other Items:
16 Non-Game Habitat 20.0
17 Coastal Zone Management 15.0
18 Special Projects/Other Items 15.0
19 Outdoor Delaware 105.0
20 Cost Recovery 20.0
21 SRF Future Administration 5,750.0
22 Other Items 120.0
23 26.8 37.9 112.3 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 9,748.1 12,511.0
24
25 4.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 1,064.0 3,341.9
26 0.5 6.8 6.7 (-03) Community Affairs 687.2 1,388.2
27 1.0 (-05) Office of Innovation and 618.3 713.2
28 Technology Services
29 19.7 2.3 1.0 (-06) Environmental Finance 5,780.0 94.2
30 2.0 39.0 (-07) Fiscal Management 1,598.6 2,558.8
31 6.6 22.8 48.6 (-08) Natural Resources Police 4,414.7
32 26.8 37.9 112.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,748.1 12,511.0
38
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2 AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (40-03-00) Office of Natural Resources
7 51.7 77.9 161.4 Personnel Costs 10,249.2 21,181.3
8 Travel 65.8 8.1
9 Contractual Services 9,668.5 3,863.7
10 Energy 281.9 1,055.9
11 Supplies and Materials 1,910.6 789.8
12 Capital Outlay 232.7 2.0
13 Other Items:
14 Aquaculture 5.0
15 Spraying and Insecticides 789.9
16 Oyster Recovery Fund 10.0
17 Beaver Control, Phragmites and Deer Management 72.9
18 Boat Repairs 40.0
19 Non-Game Habitat 50.0
20 Natural Heritage Program 19.0 192.4
21 Clean Vessel Program 32.4
22 Duck Stamp 180.0
23 Junior Duck Stamp 5.0
24 Trout Stamp 50.0
25 Finfish Development 130.0
26 Fisheries Restoration 600.0
27 Northern Delaware Wetlands 277.5
28 Revenue Refund 38.0
29 1.0 Tick Control Program 167.7
30 Killens Pond Water Park 520.0
31 Cape Enterprise 275.0
32 Beach Erosion Control Program 8,000.0
33 Sand Bypass System 80.0
34 Tax Ditches* 225.0
35 Director's Office Personnel 72.4
36 Director's Office Operations 51.8
37 Wildlife and Fisheries Personnel 1,092.3
38 Wildlife and Fisheries Operations 2,442.8
39 Conservation Access Pass 50.0
40 Enforcement Personnel 553.9
41 Enforcement Operations 581.1
42 Waterway Management Fund 1,300.0
43 Auburn Valley 20.0
44 Sediment and Stormwater 554.9
45 Other Items 1,653.5
46 51.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Office of Natural Resources 41,013.3 28,428.7
47
48 11.5 50.5 82.0 (-02) Parks and Recreation 23,300.5 12,666.3
49 28.3 24.4 31.3 (-03) Fish and Wildlife 6,363.6 7,513.1
50 11.9 3.0 49.1 (-04) Watershed Stewardship 11,349.2 8,249.3
51 51.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 41,013.3 28,428.7
52 *Pursuant to 7 Del. C. § 3921
39
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2 AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 (40-04-00) Office of Environmental Protection
7 96.9 124.5 92.6 Personnel Costs 3,604.6 10,463.4
8 Travel 53.0
9 Contractual Services 1,785.9 1,236.1
10 Energy 118.5
11 Supplies and Materials 106.4 299.8
12 Capital Outlay 130.0
13 Other Items:
14 Local Emergency Planning Committees 343.0
15 AST Administration 851.6
16 HSCA - Clean-up 20,121.1
17 HSCA - Brownfields 5,051.7
18 HSCA - Administration 2,595.7
19 SARA 30.0 14.3
20 UST Administration 390.6
21 UST Recovered Costs 100.0
22 Stage II Vapor Recovery 75.0
23 Extremely Hazardous Substance Program 253.1
24 Environmental Response 525.8
25 Non-Title V 804.2
26 Enhanced I and M Program 241.2
27 Public Outreach 20.0
28 Tire Administration 196.7
29 Tire Clean-up 1,500.0
30 Whole Basin Management/TMDL 643.8
31 Board of Certification 14.0
32 Environmental Labs Personnel 1,100.0
33 Environmental Labs Expenditures 467.0
34 Surface Water Personnel 362.2
35 Surface Water Expenditures 1,509.9
36 Groundwater Personnel 59.1
37 Groundwater Expenditures 2,601.0
38 Water Supply Personnel 220.9
39 Water Supply Expenditures 201.0
40 Wetlands Personnel 497.2
41 Wetlands Expenditures 152.2
42 Hazardous Waste Transporter Fees 91.6
43 Waste End Personnel 30.4
44 Waste End Assessment 184.7
45 Hazardous Waste Personnel 170.3
46 Hazardous Waste Fees 66.9
47 Solid Waste Transporter Personnel 92.9
48 Solid Waste Transporter Fees 21.2
49 Solid Waste Personnel 427.4
50 Solid Waste Fees 188.2
51 Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site 490.0
52 SRF Future Administration 450.0
40
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
2 AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
3
4 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6 RGGI LIHEAP 780.0
7 RGGI CO2 Emissions 10,140.0
8 RGGI Administration 10% 1,579.9
9 RGGI Reduction Project 1,560.0
10 RGGI Weatherization 1,560.0
11 Other Items 1,174.8
12 96.9 124.5 92.6 TOTAL -- Office of Environmental Protection 64,482.4 13,265.9
13
14 19.0 32.0 11.0 (-02) Air Quality 5,093.8 2,074.5
15 17.8 39.9 44.3 (-03) Water 7,868.9 5,954.6
16 33.3 44.4 22.3 (-04) Waste and Hazardous Substances 34,881.9 3,506.4
17 26.8 8.2 15.0 (-05) Climate, Coastal, and Energy 16,637.8 1,730.4
18 96.9 124.5 92.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 64,482.4 13,265.9
19
20
21 175.4 240.3 367.3 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 115,243.8 54,205.6
22 NATURAL RESOURCES AND
23 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
41
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (45-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 43.0 10.5 120.7 Personnel Costs 3,239.3 13,977.2
7 Travel 39.0 22.7
8 Contractual Services 355.3 3,782.8
9 Energy 18.7 568.2
10 Supplies and Materials 42.0 847.7
11 Capital Outlay 5.0 52.6
12 Other Items:
13 Police Training Council 11.8
14 0.8 Local Emergency Planning Councils 62.4
15 2.0 School Safety Plans 346.7
16 ITC Funds 15.0
17 Brain Injury Trust Fund 50.0
18 Body Camera Program 500.3
19 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police 2,125.0
20 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - Local Law Enforcement 2,125.0
21 System Support 888.2
22 Hazardous Waste Cleanup 100.0
23 Resale - Communication Parts 336.0
24 Vehicles 170.4
25 Other Items 0.7
26 Retired Canines 36.0
27 Retired Horses 10.0
28 POST/DEPAC 69.1
29 43.0 10.5 123.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 9,444.6 20,352.5
30
31 2.0 20.0 (-01) Administration 4,350.0 3,617.9
32 3.5 23.5 (-20) Communication 1,635.6 4,731.2
33 30.0 13.0 (-30) Delaware Emergency 1,521.6
34 Management Agency
35 8.0 2.0 (-40) Highway Safety 219.4
36 3.0 1.0 (-50) Developmental Disabilities 127.0
37 Council
38 2.0 (-60) State Council for Persons with 367.5
39 Disabilities
40 7.0 (-70) Division of Gaming Enforcement 3,459.0
41 62.0 (-80) Division of Forensic Science 9,767.9
42 43.0 10.5 123.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,444.6 20,352.5
42
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (45-02-00) Capitol Police
6 1.0 114.0 Personnel Costs 135.4 13,027.8
7 Travel 5.5
8 Contractual Services 526.6
9 Supplies and Materials 138.6
10 Other Item:
11 Special Duty 271.9
12 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Capitol Police 407.3 13,698.5
13
14 1.0 114.0 (-10) Capitol Police 407.3 13,698.5
15 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 407.3 13,698.5
16
17 (45-04-00) Division of Alcohol
18 and Tobacco Enforcement
19 1.5 2.0 11.5 Personnel Costs 43.1 1,832.8
20 Travel 2.8 0.5
21 Contractual Services 36.6 304.5
22 Supplies and Materials 10.0 25.2
23 Capital Outlay 1.0 1.1
24 Tobacco Fund:
25 4.0 Personnel Costs 482.3
26 Contractual Services 101.1
27 Supplies and Materials 24.1
28 Other Items 110.0
29 13.0 Marijuana Control Act 2,816.6
30 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Division of Alcohol 3,627.6 2,164.1
31 and Tobacco Enforcement
32
33 1.5 19.0 11.5 (-10) Division of Alcohol 3,627.6 2,164.1
34 and Tobacco Enforcement
35 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 3,627.6 2,164.1
36
37 (45-05-00) Office of the Marijuana
38 Commissioner
39 3.0 Personnel Costs 414.0
40 Contractual Services 6.3
41 4.0 Marijuana Control Act 877.1
42 2.0 Medical Marijuana 480.1
43 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Marijuana 1,357.2 420.3
44 Commissioner
45
46 6.0 3.0 (-10) Office of the Marijuana 1,357.2 420.3
47 Commissioner
48 6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,357.2 420.3
43
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (45-06-00) State Police
6 51.8 68.0 884.2 Personnel Costs 6,426.7 168,519.2
7 Travel 136.8
8 Contractual Services 1,629.1 8,731.7
9 Energy 145.7
10 Supplies and Materials 1,393.1 7,577.5
11 Capital Outlay 1,063.4 163.4
12 Other Items:
13 Vehicles 125.8 3,655.6
14 Real Time Crime Reporting 48.1
15 Other Items 112.5
16 Crime Reduction Fund 110.0
17 Special Duty Fund 7,069.2
18 20.0 Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police
19 15.0 Body Camera Program 2,500.7
20 15.0 Expungement Acts 1,278.1
21 19.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program 2,485.2
22 5.0 Lethal Firearms Safety Program 586.4
23 10.0 Permit to Purchase 4,101.9
24 51.8 88.0 948.2 TOTAL -- State Police 18,004.7 199,855.4
25
26 60.0 (-01) Executive 226.7 11,076.3
27 5.0 (-02) Building Maintenance and 710.4
28 Construction
29 33.0 385.0 (-03) Patrol 4,410.2 81,961.8
30 35.5 12.0 155.5 (-04) Criminal Investigation 6,426.3 37,961.3
31 10.0 63.0 (-05) Special Investigation 588.7 15,942.2
32 28.0 (-06) Aviation 8,738.2
33 13.3 16.0 2.7 (-07) Traffic 3,165.4 1,908.1
34 17.0 117.0 (-08) State Bureau of Identification 1,455.2 14,376.1
35 11.0 (-09) Training 340.7 3,564.4
36 1.0 98.0 (-10) Communications 107.9 11,104.1
37 13.0 (-11) Transportation 1,283.6 10,130.6
38 2.0 10.0 (-12) Community Relations 2,381.9
39 51.8 88.0 948.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 18,004.7 199,855.4
40
41
42 96.3 124.5 1,200.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 32,841.4 236,490.8
43 SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
44
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2
3 Personnel $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
5 (55-01-00) Office of the Secretary
6 (55-01-01) Office of the Secretary
7 36.0 Personnel Costs 3,319.1
8 Travel 24.1
9 Contractual Services 153.8
10 Supplies and Materials 6.5
11 Salary Contingency 366.8
12 36.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,870.3
13
14 (55-01-02) Finance
15 57.0 Personnel Costs 15,646.8
16 Travel 7.1
17 Contractual Services 7,168.9
18 Energy 1,021.9
19 Supplies and Materials 383.2
20 57.0 TOTAL -- Finance 24,227.9
21
22 (55-01-03) Community Relations
23 7.0 Personnel Costs 907.9
24 Travel 10.0
25 Contractual Services 124.8
26 Supplies and Materials 27.0
27 7.0 TOTAL -- Community Relations 1,069.7
28
29 (55-01-04) Human Resources
30 Travel 6.2
31 Contractual Services 283.5
32 Supplies and Materials 47.7
33 TOTAL -- Human Resources 337.4
34
35 100.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 29,505.3
36
37 (55-02-01) Technology and Innovation
38 18.0 Personnel Costs 1,575.5
39 Travel 24.1
40 Contractual Services 15,085.2
41 Supplies and Materials 1,137.4
42 18.0 TOTAL -- Technology and Innovation 17,822.2
45
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2
3 Personnel $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
5 (55-03-01) Planning
6 50.0 10.0 Personnel Costs 4,967.5
25.4
7 Travel
1,847.3
8 Contractual Services 7.0
9 Energy 128.3
10.0
10 Supplies and Materials
6,985.5
11 Capital Outlay
12 50.0 10.0 TOTAL -- Planning
13
14 (55-04-00) Maintenance and Operations
15 (55-04-70) Maintenance Districts
16 687.0 30.0 Personnel Costs 50,645.9
16.9
17 Travel
12,739.9
18 Contractual Services 2,820.8
9,272.4
19 Energy 210.0
20 Supplies and Materials 10,000.0
85,705.9
21 Capital Outlay
85,705.9
22 Snow/Storm Contingency
23 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance Districts
24
25 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance and Operations
26
27 (55-06-01) Delaware Transportation Authority
28 Delaware Transit Corporation
29 Transit Operations 120,550.3
120,550.3
30 TOTAL -- Delaware Transit Corporation
31
32 DTA Indebtedness
33 Debt Service:
34 Transportation Trust Fund 91,488.6
91,488.6
35 TOTAL -- DTA Indebtedness
212,038.9
36
37 TOTAL -- Delaware Transportation Authority*
38 *Delaware Transportation Authority, 2 Del. C. c. 13.
39 These funds, except the Regulatory Revolving Funds, are not deposited with the State Treasurer.
40
41 (55-07-01) US 301 Maintenance Operations
42 9.0 Personnel Costs 732.9
3,490.0
43 Contractual Services
98.5
44 Energy 222.0
18,833.9
45 Supplies and Materials 23,377.3
46 Debt Service
47 9.0 TOTAL -- US 301 Maintenance Operations
46
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2
3 Personnel $ Line Item
4 NSF TFO TFC GF TFO
5 (55-08-00) Transportation Solutions
6 (55-08-30) Project Teams
7 64.0 253.0 Personnel Costs 6,913.0
8 Travel 6.0
9 Contractual Services 800.9
10 Energy 34.9
11 Supplies and Materials 207.2
12 Capital Outlay 171.4
13 64.0 253.0 TOTAL -- Project Teams 8,133.4
14
15 (55-08-40) Traffic
16 141.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 12,087.8
17 Contractual Services 4,606.6
18 Energy 586.8
19 Supplies and Materials 553.1
20 Capital Outlay 47.7
21 141.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Traffic 17,882.0
22
23 205.0 256.0 TOTAL -- Transportation Solutions 26,015.4
24
25 (55-11-00) Motor Vehicles
26 (55-11-10) Administration
27 411.0 Personnel Costs 29,341.4
28 Travel 20.0
29 Contractual Services 5,610.1
30 Supplies and Materials 703.3
31 Capital Outlay 53.1
32 Motorcycle Safety 154.0
33 411.0 TOTAL -- Administration 35,881.9
34
35 (55-11-60) Toll Administration
36 106.0 Personnel Costs 8,379.9
37 Travel 3.0
38 Contractual Services 3,157.6
39 Energy 273.3
40 Supplies and Materials 306.3
41 Capital Outlay 41.0
42 Contractual - E-ZPass Operations 5,000.0 15,281.2
43 106.0 TOTAL -- Toll Administration 5,000.0 27,442.3
44
45 517.0 TOTAL -- Motor Vehicles 5,000.0 63,324.2
46
47
48 1,586.0 296.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5,000.0 464,774.7
47
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (60-01-00) Administration
6 17.6 50.8 4.6 Personnel Costs 5,857.4 484.4
20.0
7 Travel 374.5
1,544.6 11.4
8 Contractual Services 6.0
91.0
9 Energy 40.0 876.3
7,553.0
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Administration
13
14 1.0 7.6 0.4 (-10) Office of the Secretary 1,605.9 349.5
15 8.0 1.0 (-20) Office of Occupational and 106.9
16 Labor Market Information
17 8.6 17.2 3.2 (-40) Administrative Support 2,144.1 419.9
18 26.0 (-50) Paid Family Medical Leave 3,803.0
19 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 7,553.0 876.3
20
21 (60-06-00) Unemployment Insurance
22 120.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 188.3
0.1
23 Travel
210.9
24 Contractual Services 1.0
2.5
25 Energy 2.2
26 Supplies and Materials 71.9
476.9
27 Capital Outlay
28 Other Item:
29 Revenue Refund
30 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Unemployment Insurance
31
32 120.0 3.0 (-01) Unemployment Insurance 476.9
33 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 476.9
34
35 (60-07-00) Industrial Affairs
36 12.6 60.8 18.6 Personnel Costs 7,047.2 1,642.9
60.3 179.2
37 Travel
6,801.9 1,822.1
38 Contractual Services 53.6
43.6
39 Supplies and Materials 17.0
40 Capital Outlay 14,023.6
41 Wage Theft
42 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Industrial Affairs
43
44 1.1 38.9 (-01) Office of Workers' Compensation 6,349.8
45 2.0 20.4 9.6 (-02) Office of Labor Law Enforcement 7,336.1 960.7
46 6.5 1.5 (-03) Occupational Safety and Health 337.7
47 Administration/Bureau of
48 Labor Statistics
49 3.0 9.0 (-04) Anti-Discrimination 861.4
50 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,023.6 1,822.1
48
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (60-08-00) Vocational Rehabilitation
6 128.5 0.5 2.0 Personnel Costs 449.4 172.2
0.5
7 Travel 566.0
32.0 3,634.4
8 Contractual Services 76.9
9 Supplies and Materials
10 Other Item:
11 Supported Employment 560.7
4,444.7
12 128.5 0.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Vocational Rehabilitation 1,047.4
13
14 74.5 0.5 2.0 (-10) Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1,047.4 4,444.7
15 54.0 (-20) Disability Determination Services
16 128.5 0.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,047.4 4,444.7
17
18 (60-09-00) Employment and Training
19 67.0 4.0 25.0 Personnel Costs 316.4 2,224.8
5.0 3.0
20 Travel
187.6 936.9
21 Contractual Services 20.0 7.3
22 Energy 3,930.0 21.4
23 Supplies and Materials 4,459.0 625.0
863.1
24 Other Items:
630.0
25 Summer Youth Program 500.0
500.0
26 Welfare Reform 175.0
6,486.5
27 Blue Collar Skills
28 Workforce Development
29 Learning for Careers Program
30 Elevate Delaware
31 Advancement Through Pardons and Expungements
32 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Employment and Training
33
34 67.0 4.0 25.0 (-20) Employment and Training Services 4,459.0 6,486.5
35 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,459.0 6,486.5
36
37
38 345.7 119.1 50.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 27,559.9 13,629.6
49
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (65-01-00) Agriculture
6 19.7 46.7 82.6 Personnel Costs 4,675.6 7,971.3
131.5 26.8
7 Travel
1,391.6 726.8
8 Contractual Services 33.1 22.7
9 Energy 275.8 131.1
348.3 20.5
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Items:
13 2.0 Marijuana Control Act 163.8
14 Nutrient Management Program 15.0 823.3
7.7 139.6
15 Agriculture Development Program
110.0 10.0
16 Plant Pest Survey and Control 75.5 19.6
497.2
17 Cover Crops 1,015.0 260.0
75.0
18 Poultry Health Surveillance 35.0 2,000.0
5.0 87.9
19 Carvel Center/Irrigation
8,357.9 12,736.8
20 Educational Assistance
21 Revenue Refund
22 Fingerprints
23 Fingerprinting
24 Equine Drug Testing
25 Research and Development
26 Purses and Promotions
27 Pet Food Registration Software
28 Ag Production Assistance Program
29 Dairy Risk Management
30 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Agriculture
31
32 1.5 16.5 (-01) Administration 327.5 4,976.3
33 7.0 (-02) Agriculture Compliance 45.0 775.1
34 7.7 13.7 4.6 (-03) Food Products Inspection 1,174.1 539.2
35 5.0 2.5 17.5 (-04) Forest Service 801.7 1,662.5
36 1.0 11.0 (-05) Harness Racing Commission 2,434.8
37 2.0 7.0 (-06) Pesticides 907.9
38 0.5 1.0 3.5 (-07) Planning 380.6
39 2.0 10.0 (-08) Plant Industries 162.3 995.0
40 1.0 9.0 (-09) Animal Health 995.8
41 10.0 (-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 1,877.5
42 1.0 8.0 (-11) Weights and Measures 85.6 896.3
43 0.5 5.5 (-12) Nutrient Management 1,452.6
44 1.0 1.0 (-13) Agricultural Lands Preservation 541.5 63.4
45 Foundation
46 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,357.9 12,736.8
47
48
49 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 8,357.9 12,736.8
50
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (70-01-01) State Election Commissioner
6 45.0 Personnel Costs 4,343.0
8.3
7 Travel
2,835.0
8 Contractual Services 125.4
33.3
9 Energy
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Other Items:
12 Technology Development 20.0
1,642.0
13 Voting Machines
15.0
14 Voter Purging 267.4
9,289.4
15 School Elections
16 45.0 TOTAL -- State Election Commissioner
17
18
19 45.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS 9,289.4
51
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (75-00-00) FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (75-01-01) Office of the State Fire Marshal
6 28.5 26.5 Personnel Costs 2,437.9 3,240.6
34.0
7 Travel 482.3
366.8 62.6
8 Contractual Services 23.4
81.0
9 Energy 196.2
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Capital Outlay
12 Other Item:
13 Revenue Refund 1.5
3,117.4
14 28.5 26.5 TOTAL -- Office of the State Fire Marshal 3,808.9
15
16 (75-02-01) State Fire School
17 22.0 Personnel Costs 2,921.3
426.0
18 Contractual Services 118.2
160.0
19 Energy 35.5
20 Supplies and Materials
21 Capital Outlay
22 Other Items:
23 Stress Management 4.6
24 EMT Training 156.4
25 Local Emergency Planning Commission 50.0
26 Educational Assistance 120.0
27 22.0 TOTAL -- State Fire School 50.0 3,942.0
28
29 (75-03-01) State Fire Prevention Commission
30 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,016.9
13.0
31 Travel
240.5
32 Contractual Services 16.1
33 Supplies and Materials 75.0
52.0
34 Other Items: 1,413.5
35 Statewide Fire Safety Education
36 Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association
37 12.0 TOTAL -- State Fire Prevention Commission
38
39
40 28.5 60.5 TOTAL -- FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION 3,167.4 9,164.4
52
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (76-00-00) DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (76-01-01) Delaware National Guard
6 98.5 31.5 Personnel Costs 4,077.8
18.0
7 Travel
778.0
8 Contractual Services 736.6
140.0
9 Energy
10 Supplies and Materials
11 Other Items:
12 Unit Fund Allowance 27.1
457.4
13 Educational Assistance
85.0
14 Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program 6,319.9
15 98.5 31.5 TOTAL -- Delaware National Guard
16
17
18 98.5 31.5 TOTAL -- DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD 6,319.9
53
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (77-00-00) ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (77-01-01) Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens
6 3.0 Personnel Costs 341.8
7 Travel 3.1
8 Contractual Services 51.7
9 Supplies and Materials 5.0
10 3.0 TOTAL -- Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens 401.6
11
12
13 3.0 TOTAL -- ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 401.6
14 EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
54
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (90-01-00) University of Delaware
6 (90-01-01) University of Delaware
7 Operations 108,627.2
19,082.8
8 Scholarships 247.3
2,044.9
9 Nursing Expansion 6,385.0
1,341.4
10 College of Business and Economics 878.1
1,298.5
11 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 858.8
3,064.8
12 College of Arts and Sciences 1,274.3
784.5
13 College of Earth, Ocean and Environment
145,887.6
14 College of Health Sciences
15 College of Engineering
16 College of Education and Human Development
17 Biden School of Public Policy
18 Other Programs
19 TOTAL -- University of Delaware
20
21 (90-01-02) Delaware Geological Survey
22 Operations 2,238.7
127.3
23 River Master Program 185.9
24 Water Resources Agency 2,551.9
25 TOTAL -- Delaware Geological Survey 148,439.5
26
27 TOTAL -- University of Delaware
28
29 (90-03-00) Delaware State University
30 (90-03-01) Operations
31 Operations 49,946.6
434.5
32 Nursing Expansion 211.7
50.0
33 Work Study
1,201.7
34 Mishoe Scholarships 1,273.1
35 Cooperative Extension 88.8
220.0
36 Cooperative Research
50.0
37 Cooperative Forestry 786.0
225.4
38 Title VI Compliance 2,057.4
2,195.9
39 Academic Incentive 350.0
59,091.1
40 General Scholarships
41 Athletic Grant
42 Aid to Needy Students
43 Energy
44 Racial Equity Consortium
45 TOTAL -- Operations
46
47 (90-03-05) Sponsored Programs and Research
48
49 TOTAL -- Delaware State University 59,091.1
55
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (90-04-00) Delaware Technical Community College
6 (90-04-01) Office of the President
7 42.0 57.0 Personnel Costs 17,533.4
100.0
8 Contractual Services 39.3
50.0
9 Aid to Needy Students 236.0
10 Academic Incentive 1,496.9
1,000.0
11 Associate in Arts Program - Operations 1,250.0
21,705.6
12 Associate in Arts Program - Academic
13 Career Pathways
14 Nursing Program
15 42.0 57.0 TOTAL -- Office of the President
16
17 (90-04-02) Owens Campus
18 76.0 219.0 Personnel Costs 25,818.6
519.9
19 Contractual Services 125.0
244.8
20 Environmental Training Center 48.2
31.2
21 Aid to Needy Students
26,787.7
22 Grants
23 Work Study
24 76.0 219.0 TOTAL -- Owens Campus
25
26 (90-04-04) George Campus
27 71.0 166.0 Personnel Costs 18,552.3
392.8
28 Contractual Services 199.8
32.5
29 Aid to Needy Students 40.1
30 Grants 19,217.5
31 Work Study
32 71.0 166.0 TOTAL -- George Campus
33
34 (90-04-05) Stanton Campus
35 76.0 197.0 Personnel Costs 22,618.5
184.8
36 Aid to Needy Students 27.5
41.1
37 Grants
22,871.9
38 Work Study
39 76.0 197.0 TOTAL -- Stanton Campus
40
41 (90-04-06) Terry Campus
42 95.0 154.0 Personnel Costs 17,193.4
218.3
43 Aid to Needy Students 21.0
21.7
44 Grants
17,454.4
45 Work Study
108,037.1
46 95.0 154.0 TOTAL -- Terry Campus
47
48 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Technical Community College
49
50
51 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 315,567.7
56
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (95-01-00) Department of Education
6 (95-01-01) Office of the Secretary
7 18.0 Personnel Costs 2,890.9
13.0
8 Travel
2,903.9
9 18.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
10
11 (95-01-02) Academic Support
12 12.1 27.9 Personnel Costs 4,743.7
27.9
13 Operations
1,129.7
14 Digital Learning Operations
5,916.5
15 1.0 Unique Alternatives 250.0 700.6
250.0
16 Student Assessment System 12,518.4
17 4.0 Statewide Autism Support
18 12.1 1.0 31.9 TOTAL --Academic Support
19
20 (95-01-03) Student Support
21 12.3 20.7 Personnel Costs 3,484.4
152.0
22 3.0 1.0 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Fund 1,254.0
1,254.0 3,636.4
23 12.3 3.0 21.7 TOTAL -- Student Support
24
25 (95-01-04) Workforce Support
26 2.8 35.2 Personnel Costs 5,052.0
500.5
27 Contractual Services
1,084.6
28 Operations 483.5
381.2
29 Educator Certification and Development
7,501.8
30 Higher Education Operations
31 2.8 35.2 TOTAL -- Workforce Support
32
33 (95-01-05) Operations Support
34 4.0 46.0 Personnel Costs 7,008.2
2,297.9
35 Contractual Services
77.7
36 Energy 34.6
10.0
37 Supplies and Materials 5,245.7
38 Capital Outlay 14,674.1
39 Technology Operations
40 2.0 Delaware Science Coalition 221.5
221.5
41 4.0 2.0 46.0 TOTAL -- Operations Support
42
43 (95-01-06) Early Childhood Support
44 13.0 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,550.3
153.0
45 OCCL Operations
3,703.3
46 13.0 29.0 TOTAL -- Early Childhood Support
47
48 (95-01-20) Office of Equity and Innovation
49 1.0 Personnel Costs 208.3
120.0
50 Operations 328.3
51 1.0 TOTAL -- Office of Equity and Innovation
57
Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 (95-01-30) Professional Standards Board
6 1.0 Personnel Costs 220.9
71.0
7 Professional Standards Board
291.9
8 1.0 TOTAL -- Professional Standards Board
9
10 (95-01-40) State Board of Education
11 1.0 Personnel Costs 143.9
70.0
12 State Board of Education 4.0
13 P-20 Council 217.9
14 1.0 TOTAL -- State Board of Education 45,776.0
15
16 44.2 6.0 184.8 TOTAL -- Department of Education 1,725.5
17
18 (95-02-00) District and Charter Operations
19 Division I Units (11,353):
20 16,686.1 Personnel Costs 1,516,116.5
24,260.6
21 Cafeteria Funds
22 Division II Units (12,559):
23 All Other Costs 11,693.8
29,733.0
24 Energy
25 Division III:
26 Equalization 113,583.6
27 Other Items:
28 General Contingency 25,168.3
2,500.0
29 School Improvement Funds 750.4
186.7
30 Special School Supports 7,168.1
31 Delmar Tuition 28,150.9
48.4
32 Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay Supplements 61.9
9.0
33 Educational Sustainment Fund
960.3
34 Odyssey of the Mind 491.3
1,780.5
35 Teacher of the Year 1,400.0
36 Educational Support Professional of the Year 40.0
5,335.2
37 Delaware Science Coalition 1,720.5 4,171.5
711.4
38 Student Organization 360.0
14,591.8
39 World Language Expansion 66,085.4
40 College Access 1,957.5
1,000.0
41 CPR Instruction
850.0
42 Student Discipline Program 286.0
43 Related Services for Students with Disabilities
44 Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational
45 Unique Alternatives
46 Opportunity Funding
47 Math Coaches
48 Year Long Residencies
49 Delaware Literacy Plan
50 Child Safety Awareness
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 Pathways 250.0
6 Mental Health Services 67,722.2
7 Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative 20,200.0
8 Behavioral Health Professional of the Year 9.0
9 Teacher Recruitment/Retention 4,000.0
10 Recognition Ceremonies 100.0
11 Mid Year Unit Count 1,000.0
12 Delaware Math Plan 200.0
13 School Safety and Security 1,000.0
14 Substitute Reimbursement 2,420.8
15 Child Nutrition 3,524.9
16 Literacy Emergency Fund 8,000.0
17 Education Block Grants:
18 Professional Accountability and Instructional 7,045.1
19 Advancement Fund
20 Academic Excellence Block Grant 60,887.4
3,767.5
21 Technology Block Grant 4,692.0
2,000.0
22 Student Success Block Grant 2,300.0
23 Substitute Teacher Block Grant 187,002.3
2,234,861.9
24 Athletic Trainer Block Grant
25 Public School Transportation
26 16,686.1 TOTAL -- District and Charter Operations 2,431.9
27
28 16,686.1 (-01) Division Funding 1,695,387.5
29 (-02) Other Items 2,431.9 271,780.1
30 (-05) Education Block Grants 80,692.0
31 (-06) Public School Transportation 187,002.3
32 16,686.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,431.9 2,234,861.9
33
34 (95-03-00) Pass Through and Other Support Programs
35 Pass Through Programs:
36 On-Line Periodicals 516.8
172.0
37 Summer School - Gifted and Talented
15,774.3
38 Special Needs Programs:
6,878.2
39 Early Childhood Assistance 36,416.6
40 12.0 Children Services Cost Recovery Project 1,668.8 267.9
42.0 1,065.5
41 47.5 Prison Education
2,936.2
42 Early Childhood Initiatives
2,178.4
43 2.0 Interagency Resource Management Committee
44 Parents as Teachers
45 Driver Training:
46 0.2 9.8 Driver's Education
47 Scholarships:
48 Scholarships and Grants
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1 (95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
2
3 Personnel $ Program $ Line Item
4 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5 SEED Scholarship 18,537.6
6 Inspire 13,100.0
7 Loan Forgiveness - Educators 700.0
8 Mental Health and Speech Language Programs 300.0
9 Veterinary Tuition Assistance 497.6
10 Adult Education and Work Force Training:
11 Adult Education and Work Force Training 9,028.8
108,369.9
12 Craft Training 60.0
1,770.8
13 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Pass Through and Other Support Programs
14
15 (-15) Pass Through Programs 688.8
16 12.0 49.5 (-20) Special Needs Programs 1,668.8 60,402.5
17 0.2 9.8 (-30) Driver Training 42.0 2,936.2
18 (-40) Scholarships 35,313.6
19 (-50) Adult Education and Work Force 60.0 9,028.8
20 Training
21 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,770.8 108,369.9
22
23 (95-06-00) Delaware Advisory Council on
24 Career and Technical Education
25 3.0 Personnel Costs 419.3
6.2
26 Travel
59.8
27 Contractual Services 3.0
28 Supplies and Materials 488.3
29 3.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Advisory Council on 5,928.2 2,389,496.1
30 Career and Technical Education
31
32 3.0 (-01) Advisory Council 488.3
33 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 488.3
34
35
36 44.2 18.2 16,933.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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Year ending June 30, 2026
1 Personnel $
2 TFO
3 TFC NSF ASF GF TFO ASF GF
4
5 296.0 1,835.4 1,885.7 11,723.2 TOTALS 464,774.7 967,854.5 3,875,783.2
6 1,586.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENTS 315,567.7
7 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION
8 TOTAL -- PUBLIC EDUCATION 2,389,496.1
9 44.2 18.2 16,933.2 GRAND TOTAL 5,928.2 6,580,847.0
10 973,782.7
11 296.0 2,239.6 1,903.9 29,449.4 464,774.7
12 1,586.0
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1 GENERAL
2 Section 2. Any previous act inconsistent with the provisions of this Act is hereby suspended to the extent
3 of such inconsistency.
4 Section 3. If any provision of this Act, or of any rule, regulation or order thereunder, or the application of
5 such provision to any person or circumstances, shall be invalid, the remainder of this Act and the application of such
6 provisions of this Act or of such rule, regulation or order to persons or circumstances other than those to which it is
7 held invalid shall not be affected thereby.
8 Section 4. The monies appropriated in Section l of this Act shall be paid by the State Treasurer from the
9 General Fund, except as otherwise referenced in Section l.
10 Section 5. The provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, any section, chapter or title of the
11 Delaware Code and any Laws of Delaware providing for the application of "Sunset" shall be operative for those
12 agencies, commissions or boards effective during the current fiscal year.
13 Section 6. Due to the budget format, the restructuring of divisions into programs within divisions has
14 created more exempt positions per division than allowed by law for the participating departments; therefore, all
15 exempt positions authorized by 29 Del. C. § 5903, prior to July 1, 1987, shall remain exempt for this current fiscal
16 year, except as otherwise specified in this Act.
17 Section 7. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6334(c), for the current fiscal year, the
18 proposed budget plan, as prepared by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shall be in such a
19 format that it can readily be analyzed and comprehensive in nature.
20 (b) This Act has been prepared in conformance with 78 Del. Laws, c. 90. For all sections with the
21 exception of Section 1, all comparisons to the previous year’s Budget Act are shown noting insertions by
22 underlining and deletions by strikethrough.
23 (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6340(a), Section 1 of this Act summarizes salary and
24 wage and other employment costs into a single line entitled Personnel Costs.
25 (d) For the current fiscal year, the payroll recovery rate for the Workers’ Compensation Program shall be
26 1.40 percent unless a separate memorandum of agreement exists.
27 (e) Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 60A or any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the
28 contrary, the employer contribution from state agencies and non-state entities to qualified participants of the
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1 Deferred Compensation Program shall be suspended beginning July 1, 2008. It is the intent of the General Assembly
2 that this program be reinstated when funding becomes available.
3 (f) Effective January 1, 2025, the other employment cost rate will increase by 0.08 percent Section 1 of
4 this Act provides funding for family caregiving leave benefits per SS1 for SB1 of the 151st General Assembly at a
5 rate of 0.08 percent through December 31, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026, the family caregiver leave benefit rate
6 shall be split equally between employee and employer at a rate of 0.04 percent.
7 (g) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a state employee pension rate of 24.10 24.19 percent. The
8 components of the rate are 13.33 13.28 percent for pension liability, 10.41 percent for retiree health insurance costs
9 and 0.36 0.50 percent for the Other Post-Employment Benefits fund.
10 (h) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a judicial pension rate of 17.03 17.97 percent.
11 (i) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for a New State Police pension rate of 34.37 33.04 percent.
12 (j) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for Group Health Insurance costs in the Department of Human
13 Resources, Division of Statewide Benefits (16-05-01). The appropriation provides for the State’s active and retired
14 employee health benefits as follows:
$ in millions FY23 Actual FY24 Projected FY25 Projected
Active Employees Expense Expense Expense
Non-Medicare Retirees $ 785.9 $ 851.2 $ 932.8
Medicare Retirees $ 147.7 $ 141.4 $ 155.0
Total $ 256.1 $ 286.3 $ 310.4
$ 1,189.7 $ 1,278.9 $ 1,398.2
15 (k) Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation for Salary/OEC Contingency in Executive, Office of
16 Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). Included in said appropriation is funding
17 to establish a long-term, financially sustainable plan to provide post-retirement increases. It is the intent of the
18 General Assembly to work jointly with the Governor to phase-in the implementation of this plan with the goal to
19 fully implement by June 30, 2026.
20 (l) (j) The abbreviations set forth in this Act for authorized positions or funding mean the following:
21 GF - General Fund
22 ASF - Appropriated Special Funds
23 NSF - Non-appropriated Special Funds
24 TFO - Trust Fund Operations
25 TFC - Trust Fund Capital
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1 FTE - Full-time Equivalent
2 All Merit Rules referenced in this Act refer to the Merit Rules in effect June 30, 2024 2025.
3 Section 8. MERIT SYSTEM, NON-MERIT SYSTEM, AND MERIT COMPARABLE SALARY
4 SCHEDULES.
5 (a) All provisions of subsections (a) (1), (b), (c) and (i) through (l) of this section shall not apply to those
6 Merit System employees who are covered by a final collective bargaining agreement under 19 Del. C. § 1311A and
7 19 Del. C. c. 16. The effective dates of agreements pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A and 19 Del. C. c. 16 shall occur
8 simultaneously with the fiscal year following final agreement between the State of Delaware and ratification of that
9 agreement by the respective certified bargaining unit, provided funds are appropriated in Section 1 of this Act for
10 said agreements. All pay changes shall become effective on the first day of a full pay cycle. Section 1 of this Act
11 makes no appropriation, and no subsequent appropriation shall be made during the fiscal year, for any compensation
12 items as defined in 19 Del. C. § 1311A, and for positions organized under 19 Del. C. c. 16, reached as a result of
13 negotiations, mediation or interest arbitration. Should a bargaining agreement not be finalized by December 1 or
14 May 1 of each fiscal year, employees represented by the bargaining unit negotiating said agreement shall receive
15 compensation pursuant to the provisions of this section until such time as an agreement takes effect. A final
16 bargaining agreement shall be defined as an agreement between the State of Delaware and a certified bargaining
17 unit, which is not retroactive and in which the agreement’s completion is achieved through ratification by the
18 respective bargaining unit, mediation or binding interest arbitration.
19 (1) Effective the first day of the first full pay period of the fiscal year, the following pay plans are
20 established for state Merit System employees:
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1 Annual Salary
2 STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN*
3 (Standard Work Schedule of 37.5 Hours per Work Week)
4 PAY 80% of 100% of 120% of
5 GRADE Midpoint Midpoint Midpoint
6 3 29,250** 30,755 36,906
7 4 29,250** 32,727 39,272
8 5 29,250** 34,825 41,790
9 6 29,646 37,058 44,470
10 7 31,546 39,433 47,320
11 8 33,569 41,961 50,353
12 9 35,721 44,651 53,581
13 10 38,010 47,513 57,016
14 11 40,446 50,558 60,670
15 12 43,039 53,799 64,559
16 13 45,798 57,248 68,698
17 14 48,734 60,917 73,100
18 15 51,858 64,822 77,786
19 16 55,182 68,978 82,774
20 17 58,719 73,399 88,079
21 18 62,483 78,104 93,725
22 19 66,489 83,111 99,733
23 20 70,750 88,438 106,126
24 21 75,286 94,107 112,928
25 22 80,112 100,140 120,168
26 23 85,246 106,558 127,870
27 24 90,710 113,388 136,066
28 25 96,526 120,657 144,788
29 26 102,710 128,388 154,066
30 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
31 **Fiscal Year 2025 Minimum Pay Policy.
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1 Annual Salary
2 STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN*
3 (Standard Work Schedule of 37.5 Hours per Work Week)
4 PAY 80% of 100% of 120% of
5 GRADE Midpoint Midpoint Midpoint
6 3 29,835** 31,370 37,644
7 4 29,835** 33,382 40,058
8 5 29,835** 35,522 42,626
9 6 30,239 37,799 45,359
10 7 32,178 40,222 48,266
11 8 34,240 42,800 51,360
12 9 36,435 45,544 54,653
13 10 38,770 48,463 58,156
14 11 41,255 51,569 61,883
15 12 43,900 54,875 65,850
16 13 46,714 58,393 70,072
17 14 49,708 62,135 74,562
18 15 52,894 66,118 79,342
19 16 56,286 70,358 84,430
20 17 59,894 74,867 89,840
21 18 63,733 79,666 95,599
22 19 67,818 84,773 101,728
23 20 72,166 90,207 108,248
24 21 76,791 95,989 115,187
25 22 81,714 102,143 122,572
26 23 86,951 108,689 130,427
27 24 92,525 115,656 138,787
28 25 98,456 123,070 147,684
29 26 104,765 130,956 157,147
30 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
31 **Fiscal Year 2026 Minimum Pay Policy.
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1 STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN*
2 (Standard Work Schedule of 40 Hours per Work Week)
3 PAY 80% of 100% of 120% of
4 GRADE Midpoint Midpoint Midpoint
5 3 31,200** 32,805 39,366
6 4 31,200** 34,908 41,890
7 5 31,200** 37,146 44,575
8 6 31,622 39,527 47,432
9 7 33,649 42,061 50,473
10 8 35,806 44,757 53,708
11 9 38,101 47,626 57,151
12 10 40,543 50,679 60,815
13 11 43,142 53,927 64,712
14 12 45,907 57,384 68,861
15 13 48,850 61,062 73,274
16 14 51,981 64,976 77,971
17 15 55,313 69,141 82,969
18 16 58,858 73,573 88,288
19 17 62,631 78,289 93,947
20 18 66,646 83,307 99,968
21 19 70,918 88,647 106,376
22 20 75,464 94,330 113,196
23 21 80,301 100,376 120,451
24 22 85,448 106,810 128,172
25 23 90,926 113,657 136,388
26 24 96,754 120,942 145,130
27 25 102,955 128,694 154,433
28 26 109,555 136,944 164,333
29 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
30 ** Fiscal Year 2025 Minimum Pay Policy.
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1 STATE OF DELAWARE PAY PLAN*
2 (Standard Work Schedule of 40 Hours per Work Week)
3 PAY 80% of 100% of 120% of
4 GRADE Midpoint Midpoint Midpoint
5 3 31,824** 33,461 40,153
6 4 31,824** 35,606 42,727
7 5 31,824** 37,889 45,467
8 6 32,254 40,318 48,382
9 7 34,322 42,902 51,482
10 8 36,522 45,652 54,782
11 9 38,863 48,579 58,295
12 10 41,354 51,693 62,032
13 11 44,005 55,006 66,007
14 12 46,826 58,532 70,238
15 13 49,826 62,283 74,740
16 14 53,021 66,276 79,531
17 15 56,419 70,524 84,629
18 16 60,035 75,044 90,053
19 17 63,884 79,855 95,826
20 18 67,978 84,973 101,968
21 19 72,336 90,420 108,504
22 20 76,974 96,217 115,460
23 21 81,907 102,384 122,861
24 22 87,157 108,946 130,735
25 23 92,744 115,930 139,116
26 24 98,689 123,361 148,033
27 25 105,014 131,268 157,522
28 26 111,746 139,683 167,620
29 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
30 ** Fiscal Year 2026 Minimum Pay Policy.
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1 (2) Merit Rule 4.13.3 notwithstanding, the standard work week for employees in the following
2 classification series as approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, Director
3 of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General shall be 40 hours:
4 DEPARTMENT CLASS SERIES
5 Department of Finance Gaming Inspector Series
6 Gaming Inspection Supervisor
7 Department of Correction Community Work Program Coordinator
8 Correctional Food Services Administrator
9 Food Service Quality Control Administrator
10 Director of Probation and Parole
11 Probation and Parole Officer Series
12 Probation and Parole Regional Manager
13 Probation and Parole Officer Supervisor
14 Probation and Parole Operations Administrator
15 Fiscal Manager (DOC)
16 Trainer/Educator Series
17 Correctional Treatment Administrator-JTVCC
18 Correctional Treatment Administrator-SCI
19 Correctional Treatment Administrator-BWCI
20 Correctional Treatment Administrator-HRYCI
21 Correctional Officer Series
22 Correctional Security Superintendent
23 Correctional Operations Manager
24 Warden and Deputy Warden
25 Correctional Facility Maintenance Manager
26 Capital Program Administrator – Prisons/Facilities
27 Correctional Construction Manager/Facility Inspector
28 Prison Industries Director
29 Intelligence Analyst
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1 Management Analyst III – Bureau of Prisons/Special
2 Ops
3 Bureau Chief – Prisons
4 Assistant Bureau Chief – Prisons
5 Bureau Chief – Community Corrections
6 Assistant Bureau Chief – Community Corrections
7 Department of Natural Resources and Natural Resources Police Officer Series
8 Environmental Control
9 Department of Safety and Homeland Alcohol and Tobacco Police Officer Series
10 Security
11 Alcohol and Tobacco Police Lieutenant
12 Deputy Principal Assistant – Drug and Alcohol
13 Drug Control and Enforcement Agent
14 Chief Drug Control and Enforcement Agent
15 Division Director – Drug and Alcohol
16 Telecommunications Specialist (ERC)
17 Telecommunications Shift Supervisor
18 Capitol Police Officer Series
19 DSHS Security Officer Series
20 Communications Dispatcher
21 Assistant Manager State Police Telecommunications
22 Manager State Police Telecommunications
23 ERC Supervisors
24 Telecommunications Central Control Operations
25 Supervisor
26 Department of Transportation Toll Collector
27 Toll Plaza Operations Manager
28 Toll Corporal
29 Toll Sergeant
30 TMC EPS Technician
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1 TMC Planner IV
2 Department of Agriculture Agricultural Commodity Inspectors - Food Products
3 Inspection
4 Food Product Inspection Field Supervisor
5 Meat Inspector
6 Meat Inspection Field Supervisor
7 Meat Compliance Investigation Officer
8 Food Products Inspection Administrator
9 Fire Prevention Commission Training Administrator I
10 Deputy Fire Marshal Series I-V
11 Fire Marshal
12 Director, Fire School
13 (3) During the fiscal year, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the
14 Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may designate other appropriate
15 classes or groups of employees to work and be paid according to a standard work week of 40
16 hours. Such designation shall be based upon the operational necessity of agencies to require
17 employees to regularly and consistently work in excess of 37.5 hours per week and upon the
18 availability of any required funding.
19 (4) To the extent or where an employee is covered by an existing collective bargaining agreement
20 pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, the provisions contained within said agreement
21 pertaining to compensation shall apply.
22 (b) SELECTIVE MARKET VARIATIONS.
23 Recognizing the need for flexibility to respond to critical external market pressures, selective market
24 variations are permitted to the uniform pay plan structure for job classes that are key to the performance of
25 state functions.
26 (1) The appointing authority shall identify job classes or job families to be considered for selective
27 market variations according to turnover rates, recruitment problems, vacancy rates, feasibility for
28 the work to be performed on a contractual basis and other criteria established by the Secretary of
29 the Department of Human Resources.
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1 (2) Upon receipt of the identified classes, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall
2 survey the appropriate labor market to determine the State's position in this labor market.
3 (3) The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management
4 and Budget and the Controller General shall review the information provided in Sections 8(b) (1)
5 and (2) and shall recommend approval or disapproval for the classes for selective market
6 compensation variations.
7 (4) Upon approval, the minimum, midpoint and maximum salary values shall be raised according to
8 the results of the labor market surveys for the job class. For the purposes of this section, the
9 minimum value of the salary scale shall remain at 75 percent of midpoint and the maximum value
10 shall remain at 125 percent unless the minimum value under the selective market range for a class
11 is less than the minimum value of the Merit System Pay Plan. The minimum for the class on
12 selective market shall be no less than the Merit System Pay Plan minimum value.
13 (5) Employees assigned to job classifications approved under the Selective Market Variation program
14 shall have their salaries adjusted in accordance with the following:
15 (i) The salary of employees in positions added to the Selective Market Variation program whose
16 salary is in effect as of the last day of the last full pay cycle prior to implementation, shall be
17 adjusted to the minimum salary or given a 5 percent increase whichever is greater or an
18 advanced starting salary recommended by the Secretary of the Department of Human
19 Resources. The effective date shall be the first day of the first full pay cycle following
20 approval.
21 (6) All classes assigned to selective market variation shall have their selective market variation pay
22 ranges adjusted as recommended by the Department of Human Resources. All classes shall remain
23 on Selective Market until the selective market ranges meet the Merit System Pay Plan ranges or
24 until such time as the classes become covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to the
25 provisions of 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16.
26 (7) Effective the first day of the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year, the shift differential rates paid to
27 registered nurses in accordance with the provisions of Merit Rule 4.15 shall reflect the salary scale
28 in effect for the current fiscal year or that which is superseded by a collective bargaining
29 agreement pursuant to the provisions of 19 Del. C. § 1311A.
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1 (c) SALARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 2026
2 (1) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for salaries provides for departments 01 through
3 77 and Delaware Technical Community College Plan B as follows:
4 (i) Effective the first day of the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year, the salary of each employee
5 shall be increased by 2.0 percent.
6 (ii) The salary of employees which, after the application of the general salary increase in Section
7 8 (c)(1)(i), is below the minimum salary of the assigned pay grade of the pay plan shall be
8 raised to the minimum salary.
9 (iii) Salaries of employees employed in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903(17) shall be excluded
10 from subsection (c)(1)(i) of this Section and may receive a salary increase at the discretion of
11 the agency.
12 (iv) Any Merit System employee who is denied the salary increase referred to in Section 8(c)(1)(i)
13 due to an unsatisfactory performance rating in accordance with Merit Rule 13.3 shall become
14 eligible for the salary increase upon meeting job requirements as defined by their supervisor,
15 but the salary increase will not be retroactive.
16 (2) The provisions of subsection (c) of this Section shall not apply to the employees of the General
17 Assembly-House or the General Assembly-Senate. Salaries for those employees will be
18 established by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro-tempore of the
19 Senate, respectively.
20 (3) The provisions of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to the Governor, Uniformed State
21 Police, all full-time and regular part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior
22 Telecommunications Central Control Specialists and Telecommunications Central Control Shift
23 Supervisors employed in the Communications Section of the Division of State Police in the
24 Department of Safety and Homeland Security, non-uniformed support staff within the Delaware
25 State Police covered under the Communication Workers of America, employees covered by
26 collective bargaining agreements under 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, employees of the
27 Department of Technology and Information, employees of the University of Delaware, Delaware
28 State University, and members and employees of the Delaware National Guard, excluding the
29 Adjutant General. Funds have been appropriated in Section 1 of this Act for Delaware State
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1 University and for the University of Delaware to provide for a 2.0 percent increase in salaries paid
2 from the General Fund.
3 (4) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for salaries provides for:
4 (i) Statutory step increases for eligible district educators and staff as provided in 14 Del. C. c. 13.
5 Statutory step increases for Department of Education employees, as provided in 14 Del. C. c.
6 13.
7 (ii) Statutory step increases for Delaware Technical Community College plans A and D as
8 provided in 14 Del. C. c. 13.
9 (iii) The Department of Justice and the Office of Defense Services salary matrix amounts will be
10 adjusted as recommended by the Department of Human Resources, effective the first day of
11 the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year. Employees who are paid according to the matrix shall
12 have their salaries increased by a minimum of 2.0 percent pay policy or the eligible step
13 within the matrix as approved by the Department of Human Resources. Salary matrix
14 increases within pay grades will continue. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, to
15 retain the most experienced Deputy Attorneys General and Assistant Public Defenders, a
16 Deputy Attorney General V shall not be limited to an amount less than the Attorney General’s
17 salary, and Assistant Public Defender V shall not be limited to an amount less than the Chief
18 Defender’s salary as specified in Section 10 upon approval of the Secretary of the Department
19 of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the
20 Controller General.
21 (iv) Salary matrices not contained in Section 8(c)(4) of this act will continue as recommended by
22 the Department of Human Resources. Employees who are paid according to this matrix shall
23 have their salaries increased in accordance with the approved matrix, effective the first day of
24 the first full pay cycle of the fiscal year. Salary matrix increases within paygrades will
25 continue.
26 (v) Negotiated, collective bargaining increases for uniformed members of the Delaware State
27 Police and full-time and regular part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior
28 Telecommunications Specialists, Telecommunication Shift Supervisors, Telecommunication
29 Central Control Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Central Control Specialists and
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1 Telecommunications Central Control Shift Supervisors employed in the Communications
2 Section of the Division of State Police in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security,
3 non-uniformed support staff within the Delaware State Police covered under the
4 Communication Workers of America and employees covered by collective bargaining
5 agreements under 19 Del. C. c. 13 § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16.
6 (vi) A lump sum amount for the Department of Technology and Information.
7 (vii) Delaware National Guard employees are to be paid consistent with the federal salary plan.
8 (viii) A lump sum amount for the University of Delaware and Delaware State University. The
9 resultant lump sum amount may be distributed at the discretion of each institution.
10 (d) MAINTENANCE REVIEWS.
11 (1) Any such reclassifications/regrades that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources
12 determines to be warranted as a result of the classification maintenance reviews regularly
13 scheduled by the Department of Human Resources shall be designated to become effective the
14 first day of the first full pay cycle following approval, provided that such reclassifications/regrades
15 have been processed as part of the regular budgetary process and the funds for such
16 reclassifications/regrades have been appropriated. Maintenance review classification
17 determinations may be appealed to the Merit Employee Relations Board in accordance with 29
18 Del. C. § 5915. Pay grade and FLSA determinations shall not be appealed.
19 (2) Any such title changes that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources determines to be
20 warranted as a result of a consolidation review shall be implemented as they are completed with
21 the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
22 General. A consolidation review is for the specific purpose of combining current class titles and
23 class specifications that are in the same occupational area and require sufficiently similar
24 knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications. A consolidation review will not impact
25 the current levels of work and corresponding pay grades in a class series. It will only affect the
26 current title assigned to positions; the corresponding class specification, levels of work and
27 minimum qualifications will be written general in nature rather than agency or program specific.
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1 (e) CRITICAL RECLASSIFICATIONS.
2 The classification of any position whose salary is covered by the appropriations in Section 1 of this Act
3 may be changed to be effective the first day of the first full pay cycle following the approval date if the requested
4 change is certified critical by the appointing authority and is approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human
5 Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General prior to the effective
6 date. Critical reclassification determinations, pay grade determinations, FLSA determinations and grievances
7 alleging working out of class which arose out of a denial of a critical reclass shall not be appealed to the Merit
8 Employee Relations Board.
9 (f) OTHER RECLASSIFICATIONS.
10 Other than those reclassifications/regrades approved in accordance with Section 8(d) or 8(e), no position
11 shall be reclassified or regraded during the fiscal year.
12 (g) STATE AGENCY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.
13 Teachers and administrators employed by state agencies and who are paid based on the Basic Schedule
14 contained in 14 Del. C. § 1305, as amended by this Act, shall receive as a salary an amount equal to the index value
15 specified in the appropriate training and experience cell multiplied by the base salary amount defined in 14 Del. C. §
16 1305(b), divided by 0.7 for 10 months employment. If employed on an 11 or 12 month basis, the 10 month amount
17 shall be multiplied by 1.1 or 1.2, respectively. In addition to the above calculation, teachers and administrators
18 qualifying for professional development clusters in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305(l) shall receive an additional
19 amount equal to the approved cluster percentage multiplied by the base salary amount defined in 14 Del. C. §
20 1305(b). This calculation shall not be increased for 11 or 12 month employment. The percentage shall only be
21 applied to the base 10 month salary for 10, 11 and 12 month employees. In accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305(p),
22 the cluster percentage is capped at 15 percent. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to those Merit
23 System employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement which has met all provisions of 19 Del. C.
24 § 1311A.
25 (h) ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS.
26 (1) The administrative regulations and procedures necessary to implement this section shall be
27 promulgated by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office
28 of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
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1 (2) Consistent with Chapter 13.0 of the Merit Rules, all state agencies shall implement the
2 performance review prescribed by the Department of Human Resources after applicable training
3 by the Department of Human Resources. A performance review shall be completed for employees
4 each calendar year.
5 (3) Employees who retain salary upon voluntary demotion in accordance with Merit Rule 4.7 shall be
6 ineligible for a promotional increase upon promotion to a pay grade lower than or equal to their
7 original pay grade prior to voluntary demotion for a one-year period from the date of their
8 voluntary demotion.
9 (i) HOLIDAY PAY - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TOLL COLLECTION AND
10 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT CENTER EMPLOYEES.
11 Merit Rule 4.14 notwithstanding, all Department of Transportation employees directly engaged in toll
12 collection operations, or directly engaged in the Transportation Management Center’s 24-hour operation, shall be
13 entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for holidays in lieu of compensatory time, and they shall
14 also be entitled to receive compensation in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To the extent or
15 where an employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and
16 conditions in said agreement shall supersede this subsection.
17 (j) OVERTIME.
18 (1) Merit Rule Chapter 4.0 notwithstanding, overtime at the rate of time and one-half will commence
19 after the employee has accrued 40 compensable hours that week, except for transportation
20 employees compensated pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 5916(g). This Act makes no appropriation, nor
21 shall any subsequent appropriation or payment be made during the fiscal year, for overtime
22 compensation based on hours worked during prior fiscal years that did not comply with Section
23 8(j) of the Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Act.
24 (2) FLSA exempt employees must receive approval by the Secretary of the Department of Human
25 Resources and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to be paid for overtime
26 services.
27 (3) To the extent or where an employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to
28 19 Del. C. § 1311A or 19 Del. C. c. 16, the terms and conditions in said agreement shall supersede
29 this subsection.
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1 (i) Department of Transportation personnel responding to emergencies and who are not subject
2 to the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive compensation at one-and-one-half
3 times their normal rate of pay for all overtime services performed beyond 40 hours per week.
4 This shall apply to employees classified through the Area Supervisor II level, the District
5 Maintenance Superintendent classification, and specific safety and critical Engineering,
6 Survey and Planning Technician positions as designated by the Secretary of Transportation.
7 All other personnel assigned to assist the area yards during emergencies and who are above
8 the level of Area Supervisor II shall be entitled to receive compensation at their straight time
9 rate of pay for all overtime services performed beyond the normal work week. The
10 Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary (55-01-01) shall maintain an overtime
11 expenditure report and shall provide such report quarterly to the Secretary of the Department
12 of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
13 Controller General. The report shall include the number of overtime hours worked and the
14 amount of overtime salary expended within the department on the emergency events.
15 (ii) Office of Management and Budget, Facilities Management and Department of Health and
16 Social Services, Management Services personnel who respond to weather-related emergencies
17 and who are not covered under the Fair Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive
18 compensation at their straight time rate of pay for all overtime services beyond the standard
19 work week. The method of compensation is subject to the availability of funds and/or the
20 operational needs of the respective department.
21 (iii) Delaware Emergency Management Agency personnel responding to emergencies or working
22 at the State Emergency Operations Center, personnel working for the State Health Operations
23 Center (SHOC), and state employees activated by SHOC, during activation for weather,
24 technological, health or terrorist-related incidents, who are not covered by the Fair Labor
25 Standards Act, shall be entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for all
26 overtime services beyond the standard work week.
27 (iv) Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control personnel who are activated for
28 weather and/or public health related incidents and who are not covered by the Fair Labor
29 Standards Act, shall be entitled to receive compensation at their normal rate of pay for all
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1 overtime services beyond the standard work week. The method of compensation is subject to
2 the availability of funds and/or the operational needs of the department.
3 (k) CALL BACK PAY - HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM.
4 Merit Rule 4.16 notwithstanding, employees designated as Highway Emergency Response Team members
5 shall be eligible for call back pay regardless of their classification. To the extent or where an employee is covered by
6 a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions in said agreement shall
7 supersede this subsection.
8 (l) STANDBY PAY - HIGHWAY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM.
9 Merit Rule 4.17 notwithstanding, employees designated as Highway Emergency Response Team members
10 shall be eligible for standby pay regardless of their classification. To the extent or where an employee is covered by
11 a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions in said agreement shall
12 supersede this subsection.
13 (m) SALARY PLAN - PUBLIC EDUCATION.
14 Salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13 shall be revised as specified in this
15 subsection.
16 (1) Each school district shall continue to use salary schedules not less than those in 14 Del. C. § 1322,
17 for all school lunch employees.
18 (2) Effective July 1, 2006, the State shall pay 73 percent of the annual salary rate for school lunch
19 employees as set forth in the salary schedules in 14 Del. C. § 1322(a) and (b), and 62 percent of
20 salary rate for school lunch employees as set forth in the salary schedule 14 Del. C. § 1322(c).
21 The remaining percentage of the hourly salary rate for school lunch employees shall be paid from
22 local funds. The State shall pay other employment costs for school lunch employees at the ratio of
23 state supported salaries to total salaries, provided for by this section, for school lunch employees.
24 (3) No provision in this Act shall be construed as affecting the eligibility of school lunch employees
25 as an employee under 29 Del. C. § 5501.
26 (4) Section 1 of this Act provides an amount for salaries and other employment costs for Formula
27 Employees in Public Education. Additional amounts are included in Pass Through and Other
28 Support Programs (95-03-00) and District and Charter Operations (95-02-00). Local school
29 districts must charge payroll for local share salary supplements and other employment costs and
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1 fringe benefits simultaneously with state-share charges. The amount of salary and other
2 employment costs that can be charged to state appropriations for any one-day period or for any
3 one individual cannot exceed the amount the individual is entitled to receive based on the state
4 salary schedules provided by this Act and 14 Del. C. c. 13, divided by the number of pays the
5 individual has chosen to schedule per year. The provisions of this section do not apply to Division
6 III - Equalization (appropriation 05186), which may be charged for local contractual obligations
7 before local current operating funds are used.
8 (5) All pay changes, in future agreements reached between a public school district and any exclusive
9 representative organization, shall become effective on the first day of a full pay cycle.
10 (6) All salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13 shall remain the same as
11 Fiscal Year 2024 2025 until the revisions are effective on the first day of the first full pay cycle of
12 the fiscal year. Salary schedules and staffing formulas contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13, shall be
13 revised as specified in this subsection and be effective as of the first day of the first full pay cycle
14 of the fiscal year.
15 (i) Amend 14 Del C. § 1305(b) by making deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as
16 shown by underline as follows:
17 (b) The base salary amount for this section, from the first day of the first full pay cycle of the
18 fiscal year, through the last day of the pay cycle that contains the last day of the fiscal
19 year, shall be $34,266 $36,760. The Bachelor's Degree, 0-year experience point on the
20 index is defined as the base and has an index value of 1.000. This amount is intended to
21 be the equivalent of 70 percent of a recommended average total competitive starting
22 salary. All other salary amounts shall be determined by multiplying the base salary
23 amount by the index value that corresponds with the appropriate training and experience
24 cell, and then rounding to the nearest whole dollar.
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1 (ii) Salary schedules contained in 14 Del. C. § 1305(a) shall remain as follows:
2 Step No Bach. Bach. Bach. Mast. Mast. Mast. Mast. Doctor’s Yrs
3 Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Of
4 Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 45 Exp.
5 Grad Grad Grad Grad Grad
6 Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits
71 0.96171 1.00000 1.03829 1.07662 1.13408 1.17241 1.21071 1.24911 1.28744 0
82 0.97122 1.00962 1.04795 1.08624 1.14370 1.18203 1.22032 1.25865 1.29695 1
93 0.97985 1.01916 1.05746 1.09579 1.15325 1.19154 1.22987 1.26827 1.30657 2
10 4 1.01436 1.05265 1.09098 1.12938 1.18684 1.22513 1.26346 1.30176 1.34009 3
11 5 1.04314 1.07857 1.11308 1.14851 1.20021 1.23468 1.27778 1.31611 1.35441 4
12 6 1.07857 1.11308 1.14851 1.18302 1.23468 1.27015 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 5
13 7 1.11308 1.14851 1.18302 1.21750 1.27015 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 1.40904 6
14 8 1.14851 1.18302 1.21750 1.25296 1.30462 1.34009 1.37456 1.40904 1.44450 7
15 9 1.18302 1.21750 1.25296 1.28744 1.39185 1.42633 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 8
16 10 1.21750 1.25296 1.28744 1.32191 1.42633 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 1.56610 9
17 11 1.25296 1.28949 1.32191 1.35738 1.46169 1.49627 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 10
18 12 1.35738 1.39185 1.49627 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 1.63605 11
19 13 1.39380 1.42633 1.53163 1.56610 1.60069 1.63605 1.67052 12
20 14 1.46169 1.56610 1.60069 1.63605 1.67052 1.70500 13
21 15 1.49793 1.60069 1.63605 1.67052 1.70500 1.74046 14
22 16 1.63605 1.67222 1.70500 1.74046 1.77494 15
23 17 1.74018 1.77671 1.81012 16
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1 (iii) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1308 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by
2 strikethrough as follows:
3 (a) Each administrative assistant I, II, and III who works and is paid for 12 months per year shall be
4 paid in accordance with the following schedule:
5 Step Administrative Administrative Administrative Years of
6 Assistant I* Assistant II* Assistant III* Experience
7 1 23,436 24,882 25,735 0
24,062 25,465
8 2 24,640 26,046 26,326 1
25,216 26,628
9 3 25,793 27,212 26,916 2
26,370 27,821
10 4 26,946 28,479 27,505 3
27,521 29,136
11 5 28,168 29,793 28,164 4
28,819 30,449
12 6 29,469 31,110 28,829 5
30,120 31,767
13 7 30,770 32,422 29,499 6
31,422 33,081
14 8 32,074 33,740 30,162 7
32,726 34,394
15 9 33,374 35,050 30,830 8
34,026 35,710
16 10 34,676 36,364 31,495 9
35,328 37,026
17 11 35,977 37,682 32,161 10
36,643 38,354
18 12 37,324 39,039 32,826 11
38,020 39,738
19 13 38,728 40,453 33,494 12
20 14 34,158 13
21 15 34,823 14
22 16 35,493 15
23 17 36,158 16
24 18 36,823 17
25 19 37,490 18
26 20 38,156 19
27 21 38,821 20
28 22 39,502 21
29 23 40,196 22
30 24 40,908 23
31 25 41,635 24
32 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 Step Administrative Administrative Administrative Years of
2 Assistant I* Assistant II* Assistant III* Experience
3 1 23,905 25,380 26,250 0
4 2 24,544 25,975 26,853 1
5 3 25,133 26,567 27,455 2
6 4 25,721 27,161 28,056 3
7 5 26,309 27,757 28,728 4
8 6 26,898 28,378 29,406 5
9 7 27,485 29,049 30,089 6
10 8 28,072 29,719 30,766 7
11 9 28,732 30,389 31,447 8
12 10 29,396 31,058 32,125 9
13 11 30,059 31,733 32,805 10
14 12 30,723 32,403 33,483 11
15 13 31,386 33,071 34,164 12
16 14 32,051 33,743 34,842 13
17 15 32,716 34,415 35,520 14
18 16 33,381 35,082 36,203 15
19 17 34,042 35,751 36,882 16
20 18 34,707 36,425 37,560 17
21 19 35,370 37,092 38,240 18
22 20 36,035 37,767 38,920 19
23 21 36,697 38,436 39,598 20
24 22 37,376 39,122 40,293 21
25 23 38,071 39,820 41,000 22
26 24 38,781 40,533 41,727 23
27 25 39,503 41,263 42,468 24
28 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 (iv) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1311 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as
2 shown by strikethrough as follows:
3 (a) Custodians who have the qualifications required by the certifying board and who work and
4 are paid for 12 months per year shall be paid in accordance with the following:
5 Step* Custodian* Assistant Chief Chief Skilled Yrs of
6 Custodian* Custodian* Maintenance/ Exp.
7 Craftsperson*
8 1 25,479 26,059 27,521 28,800 0
25,917 26,498 27,960
9 2 26,355 26,936 28,417 29,463 1
26,792 27,376 28,910
10 3 27,232 27,812 29,405 30,119 2
27,668 28,248 29,901
11 4 28,109 28,746 30,390 30,777 3
28,580 29,243 30,883
12 5 29,076 29,734 31,379 31,436 4
29,568 30,227 31,873
13 6 30,063 30,720 32,365 32,095 5
30,555 31,217 32,856
14 7 31,058 31,725 33,356 32,751 6
31,573 32,245 33,868
15 8 32,099 32,777 34,389 33,409 7
32,634 33,315 34,919
16 9 34,068 8
17 10 34,727 9
18 11 35,385 10
19 12 36,044 11
20 13 36,720 12
21 14 37,411 13
22 15 38,120 14
23 16 38,843 15
24 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 Skilled
2 Assistant Chief Maintenance/ Yrs of
3 Step* Custodian* Chief Custodian* Custodian* Craftsperson* Exp.
4 1 25,989 26,581 28,072 29,376 0
26,436 27,028 28,520
5 2 26,883 27,475 28,986 30,053 1
27,328 27,924 29,489
6 3 27,777 28,369 29,994 30,722 2
28,222 28,813 30,500
7 4 28,672 29,321 30,998 31,393 3
29,152 29,828 31,501
8 5 29,658 30,329 32,007 32,065 4
30,160 30,832 32,511
9 6 30,665 31,335 33,013 32,737 5
31,167 31,842 33,514
10 7 31,680 32,360 34,024 33,407 6
32,205 32,890 34,546
11 8 32,741 33,433 35,077 34,078 7
33,287 33,982 35,618
12 9 34,750 8
13 10 35,422 9
14 11 36,093 10
15 12 36,765 11
16 13 37,455 12
17 14 38,160 13
18 15 38,883 14
19 16 39,620 15
20 *Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 (v) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1322(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by
2 strikethrough as follows:
3 Below 351 351-500 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS* 2000+ Yrs. of
Number of Pupils in School Served by Cafeteria Exp.
4 501-800 801-1200 1201-1600 1601-2000
5 Step
6
71 23,251 24,325 25,395 26,463 27,518 28,816 29,459 0
82 23,788 24,856 25,931 26,999 28,000
93 24,325 25,395 26,463 27,518 28,487 28,973 29,945 1
10 4 24,856 25,931 26,999 28,000 28,973
11 5 25,395 26,463 27,518 28,508 29,459 29,459 30,431 2
12 6 25,931 26,999 28,000 28,973 29,945
13 7 26,463 27,518 28,487 29,459 30,431 29,945 30,917 3
14 8 26,999 28,000 28,973 29,945 30,917
15 9 27,518 28,487 29,459 30,431 31,403 30,431 31,403 4
16 10 28,000 28,973 29,945 30,917 31,889
17 11 28,487 29,459 30,431 31,403 32,416 30,917 31,889 5
18 12 28,973 29,945 30,917 31,889 32,954
19 13 29,459 30,431 31,403 32,416 33,492 31,403 32,416 6
20 14 29,945 30,917 31,889 32,954 34,028
21 15 30,431 31,403 32,416 33,492 34,560 31,889 32,954 7
22 16 30,917 31,889 32,954 34,028 35,095
23 17 31,416 32,435 33,500 34,574 35,643 32,416 33,492 8
24 18 31,926 32,996 34,061 35,131 36,203
25 19 32,449 33,572 34,633 35,699 36,773 32,954 34,028 9
26 20 32,978 34,160 35,213 36,277 37,354
33,492 34,560 10
34,028 35,095 11
34,560 35,634 12
35,095 36,169 13
35,634 36,709 14
36,169 37,247 15
36,713 37,794 16
37,268 38,353 17
37,833 38,921 18
38,407 39,497 19
27 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 Below 351 351-500 SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS* 2000+ Yrs. of
Number of Pupils in School Served by Cafeteria
2 501-800 801-1200 1201-1600 1601-2000 Exp.
0
3 Step 23,717 24,812 25,903 26,993 28,069 29,393 30,049 1
24,264 25,354 26,450 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 2
4 24,812 25,903 26,993 28,069 29,057 30,049 31,040 3
51 25,354 26,450 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 4
62 25,903 26,993 28,069 29,079 30,049 31,040 32,032 5
73 26,450 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 32,527 6
84 26,993 28,069 29,057 30,049 31,040 32,032 33,065 7
95 27,539 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 32,527 33,614 8
10 6 28,069 29,057 30,049 31,040 32,032 33,065 34,162 9
11 7 28,560 29,553 30,544 31,536 32,527 33,614 34,709 10
12 8 29,057 30,049 31,040 32,032 33,065 34,162 35,252 11
13 9 29,553 30,544 31,536 32,527 33,614 34,709 35,797 12
14 10 30,049 31,040 32,032 33,065 34,162 35,252 36,347 13
15 11 30,544 31,536 32,527 33,614 34,709 35,797 36,893 14
16 12 31,040 32,032 33,065 34,162 35,252 36,347 37,444 15
17 13 31,536 32,527 33,614 34,709 35,797 36,893 37,992 16
18 14 32,045 33,084 34,170 35,266 36,356 37,448 38,550 17
19 15 32,565 33,656 34,743 35,834 36,928 38,014 39,121 18
20 16 33,098 34,244 35,326 36,413 37,509 38,590 39,700 19
21 17 33,638 34,844 35,918 37,003 38,102 39,176 40,287
22 18
23 19
24 20
25 * Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
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1 (vi) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1322(c) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as
2 shown by strikethrough as follows:
3 SCHOOL LUNCH COOKS AND GENERAL WORKERS
4 Step General Cook/Baker Years of Experience
5 Worker
6 1 15.31 16.24 0
7 2 15.46 16.38 1
8 3 15.64 16.51 2
9 4 15.74 16.63 3
10 5 15.87 16.80 4
11 6 16.07 16.98 5
12 7 16.23 17.10 6
13 8 16.35 17.20 7
14 9 16.43 17.32 8
15 10 16.53 17.46 9
16 11 16.66 17.62 10
17 12 16.89 17.76 11
18 13 17.02 17.92 12
19 14 17.17 18.06 13
20 15 17.32 18.18 14
21 16 17.46 18.35 15
22 17 17.63 18.54 16
23 18 17.79 18.65 17
24 19 17.96 18.74 18
25 20 18.12 18.88 19
26 21 18.30 18.99 20
27 22 18.47 19.11 21
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1 SCHOOL LUNCH COOKS AND GENERAL WORKERS
2 Step General Cook/Baker Years of Experience
3 Worker
4 1 15.62 16.57 0
5 2 15.77 16.71 1
6 3 15.96 16.85 2
7 4 16.06 16.97 3
8 5 16.19 17.14 4
9 6 16.40 17.32 5
10 7 16.56 17.45 6
11 8 16.68 17.55 7
12 9 16.76 17.67 8
13 10 16.87 17.81 9
14 11 17.00 17.98 10
15 12 17.23 18.12 11
16 13 17.37 18.28 12
17 14 17.52 18.43 13
18 15 17.67 18.55 14
19 16 17.81 18.72 15
20 17 17.99 18.92 16
21 18 18.15 19.03 17
22 19 18.32 19.12 18
23 20 18.49 19.26 19
24 21 18.67 19.37 20
25 22 18.84 19.50 21
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1 (vii) Amend 14 Del. C. § 1324(a) and 14 Del. C. § 1324(c) by making insertions as shown by
2 underlining and deletions as shown by strikethrough as follows:
3 (a) Each service and instructional paraprofessional actually working and paid 10 months
4 per year shall receive annual salaries in accordance with the following schedule,
5 provided that the Step 1 of the salary schedule for Service Paraprofessionals to be
6 equivalent to at least 85 percent of the Step 1 for Instructional Paraprofessionals, in
7 accordance with the Public Education Compensation Committee report dated May 15,
8 2007:
9 Step Service Instructional Years of
10 Paraprofessionals* Paraprofessionals* Experience
11 1 24,555 27,633 0
12 2 25,488 28,701 1
13 3 26,460 29,818 2
14 4 27,477 30,983 3
15 5 28,537 32,198 4
16 6 29,646 33,468 5
17 7 30,802 34,797 6
18 8 32,013 36,182 7
19 9 33,275 37,628 8
20 10 34,592 39,139 9
21 *Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
22 Step Service Instructional Years of
23 Paraprofessionals* Paraprofessionals* Experience
24 1 25,047 28,186 0
25 2 25,998 29,276 1
26 3 26,990 30,415 2
27 4 28,027 31,603 3
28 5 29,108 32,842 4
29 6 30,239 34,138 5
30 7 31,419 35,493 6
31 8 32,654 36,906 7
32 9 33,941 38,381 8
33 10 35,284 39,922 9
34 *Annual Salary in Whole Dollars.
35 (c) Instructional or service paraprofessionals, paid under this section who have received an
36 associate degree, completed a minimum of 60 semester credits or have successfully passed a
37 comprehensive testing mechanism to be defined by the Department of Education, shall
38 receive an annual salary supplement in the amount of $1,000. Any instructional or service
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1 paraprofessionals, paid under this section who have received a bachelor’s degree or higher
2 shall receive an annual salary supplement in the amount of $2,000. Any paraprofessional who
3 is eligible for both salary supplements shall receive the higher of the two.
4 (viii) Amend 14 Del. C. §1336(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as
5 shown by strikethrough as follows:
6 Step Childcare Licensing Specialist Childcare Licensing Supervisor Administrator
7 1 33,293 37,650 40,059
8 2 33,949 38,392 40,848
9 3 34,604 39,131 41,639
10 4 35,259 39,876 42,430
11 5 35,915 40,619 43,220
12 6 36,570 41,361 44,010
13 7 37,306 42,197 44,900
14 8 38,043 43,031 45,790
15 9 38,780 43,867 46,678
16 10 39,517 44,701 47,567
17 11 40,254 45,536 48,457
18 12 41,074 46,465 49,445
19 13 41,892 47,391 50,432
20 14 42,712 48,320 51,421
21 15 43,530 49,247 52,409
22 16 44,349 50,175 53,397
23 *Annual Salary in Whole Dollars
24 Step Childcare Licensing Specialist Childcare Licensing Supervisor Administrator
25 1 33,959 38,403 40,861
26 2 34,628 39,160 41,665
27 3 35,297 39,914 42,472
28 4 35,965 40,674 43,279
29 5 36,634 41,432 44,085
30 6 37,302 42,189 44,891
31 7 38,053 43,041 45,798
32 8 38,804 43,892 46,706
33 9 39,556 44,745 47,612
34 10 40,308 45,596 48,519
35 11 41,060 46,447 49,427
36 12 41,896 47,395 50,434
37 13 42,730 48,339 51,441
38 14 43,567 49,287 52,450
39 15 44,401 50,232 53,458
40 16 45,236 51,179 54,465
41 *Annual Salary in Whole Dollars
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1 (n) Amend 14 Del. C. § 9219(a) by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as shown by
2 strikethrough as follows:
3 § 9219. Basic salary schedule for Plan A employees
4 (a) Salaries paid to Delaware Technical and Community College Salary Plan A employees shall, upon
5 full implementation, be based on the following index schedule:
6 DELAWARE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE INDEX SCHEDULE FOR PLAN A EMPLOYEES
7 Yrs. No Assoc. Bach. Bach. Bach. Mast. Mast. Mast. Mast. Doctor's
8 of Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree Degree
9 Exp. Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 15 Plus 30 Plus 45
10 Grad. Grad. Grad. Grad. Grad.
11 Credits Credits Credits Credits Credits
12 0 0.90316 0.96147 1.00000 1.03853 1.07806 1.11661 1.15515 1.19467 1.23321 1.25199
13 1 0.92786 0.98616 1.02469 1.06325 1.10178 1.14131 1.18084 1.21937 1.25792 1.27768
14 2 0.95158 1.01088 1.04842 1.08598 1.12648 1.16503 1.20357 1.24309 1.28163 1.30237
15 3 0.95849 1.01384 1.05041 1.08695 1.13637 1.17490 1.21246 1.25000 1.28856 1.30634
16 4 0.96542 1.01878 1.05336 1.08795 1.14725 1.18479 1.22135 1.25693 1.29447 1.31226
17 5 1.00099 1.05336 1.08795 1.12452 1.15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.31819
18 6 1.03558 1.08795 1.12452 1.15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.35377
19 7 1.07214 1.12452 1.15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.38935
20 8 1.10673 1.15910 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.42393
21 9 1.14131 1.19467 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.45950
22 10 1.15020 1.23025 1.26483 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.49409
23 11 1.15910 1.23914 1.30140 1.33598 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.51287 1.52966
24 12 “ 1.24804 1.30930 1.37056 1.40713 1.44172 1.47630 1.51287 1.54745 1.56524
25 13 “ “ “ 1.37946 1.44172 1.47630 1.51287 1.54745 1.58303 1.59982
26 14 “ “ “ 1.37946 1.45061 1.51287 1.54745 1.58303 1.61860 1.63639
27 15 “ “ 1.35476 1.39824 1.48619 1.54745 1.58303 1.61860 1.65318 1.67097
28 16 “ “ 1.36266 1.40713 1.49508 1.58303 1.61860 1.65318 1.68975 1.70655
29 17 “ “ 1.37056 1.41603 1.49508 1.59093 1.62750 1.66208 1.69765 1.71544
30 18 “ “ “ “ 1.50397 “ “ “ “ “
31 19 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
32 20 “ “ “ “ “ 1.61860 1.66208 1.70655 1.75002 1.79549
33 21 “ “ “ “ “ 1.62750 1.67197 1.71544 1.75991 1.80438
34 22 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
35 23 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
36 24 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “
37 25 “ “ “ “ “ 1.66208 1.70655 1.75002 1.79549 1.83896
38 26 “ “ “ “ “ 1.67197 1.71544 1.75991 1.80438 1.84786
39 27+ “ “ “ “ “ 1.68183 1.72434 1.76980 1.81327 1.85675
40 INDEX DERIVATION Base = 1.00
41 The base salary for 10-month employees shall be calculated by taking the salary derived at
42 Bachelor's degree, 0 years from §1305(b) of this title, and dividing by 0.618013 to account for 100
43 percent state funding.
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1 (o) (n) Delaware Technical Community College may adjust the Administrative Responsibility Index
2 Schedule set forth in 14 Del C. §9219(g) to respond to employment market conditions for recruitment and
3 retention of employees, without impact to the general fund appropriation limit as provided in Section 1 of this Act.
4 Adjustments to the Administrative Responsibility Index resulting in a salary increase greater than five percent
5 shall require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Controller General and the
6 Secretary of the Department of Human Resources.
7 (p) (o) Upon the recommendations of the Public Education Compensation Committee, the basic salary
8 schedule for Plan A employees at Delaware Technical Community College shall be reevaluated to maintain
9 competitiveness in compensation for recruitment and retention of faculty that meets the workforce needs
10 throughout the State.
11 Section 9. Salaries and wage rates for state employees who are not covered by the provisions of 14 Del.
12 C. c. 13, 19 Del. C. § 1311A, 19 Del. C. c. 16 or by the Merit System pay plan, excluding employees of the
13 General Assembly - House or the General Assembly - Senate, Uniformed State Police, all full-time and regular
14 part-time non-Merit Telecommunications Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Specialists, Telecommunication
15 Shift Supervisors, Telecommunications Central Control Specialists, Senior Telecommunications Central Control
16 Specialists and Telecommunications Central Control Shift Supervisors employed in the Communications section
17 of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Delaware State Police, employees of the University of
18 Delaware, employees of Delaware State University, employees of Delaware Technical Community College who
19 are paid on the Administrative Salary Plan or Faculty Plan, Plans D and A, respectively, members and employees
20 of the Delaware National Guard and employees whose salaries are governed by Section 10 of this Act, shall have
21 the following:
22 (a) The salary of employees shall be comparable to salaries and wage rates paid from funds appropriated
23 by the State to employees with similar training and experience who serve in similar positions in the Merit System.
24 In the event that there are no similar positions in the Merit System, the Secretary of the Department of Human
25 Resources shall establish an exempt position classification only for the purpose of assigning a salary or wage rate to
26 said position. On or before August 15, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall publish a list of
27 exempt positions and the comparable Merit System class and/or pay grade for each position. In addition, such listing
28 shall show the name of the incumbent, if the position is filled, and shall show the statutory citation that authorizes
29 the establishment of the exempt position(s). The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall provide
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1 copies of such listing to members of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and
2 Budget and the Controller General. No exempt employee shall be hired until an approved comparability has been
3 assigned to the position. No reclassification/regrading change in pay grade comparability of a filled or vacant
4 exempt position, or change of a Merit System position to an exempt position otherwise permitted under Delaware
5 Law shall become effective unless approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director
6 of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. In order to permit the development of the
7 comparability list, state agencies shall provide to the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources job
8 descriptions of all exempt positions and position classification questionnaires describing the duties and
9 responsibilities of each of the positions. The certification of comparability by the Secretary of the Department of
10 Human Resources shall not be withheld unreasonably. Those positions assigned on a list of comparability that are
11 assigned a comparable class and/or pay grade in the Merit System shall be paid in accordance with Sections 8(b) and
12 (c) of this Act and Merit System Rules 4.4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.12 and 4.13.6; no other salary increases shall be given to
13 such employees unless specifically authorized in this Act.
14 (b) The salary of employees whose salary is below the minimum salary of the assigned pay grade of the
15 pay plan shall be raised to the minimum salary.
16 (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Law or this Act to the contrary, civilian
17 employees of the Delaware National Guard shall be compensated at a salary and wage rate established by the
18 Federal Civil Service Commission.
19 Section 10. (a) The salaries displayed below represent the salary effective on the first day of the first full
20 pay cycle of the fiscal year.
21 Line Item General All Other
22 Budget Unit Fund Funds
23 (01-01-01) Representative 51,692
24 (01-02-01) Senator 51,692
25 (02-00-00) Judicial Secretaries 61,999
26 (02-00-00) Judicial Secretaries to Presiding Judges 64,684
27 (02-01-00) Chief Justice - Supreme Court 236,327
28 (02-01-00) Justice - Supreme Court 223,064
29 (02-01-00) Judicial Secretary to the Chief Justice 65,418
94
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Fund Funds
3 (02-01-00) Supreme Court Judicial Secretary 64,684
222,490
4 (02-02-00) Chancellor - Court of Chancery 211,358
222,490
5 (02-02-00) Vice Chancellor - Court of Chancery 211,358
139,532
6 (02-03-00) President Judge - Superior Court
86,758
7 (02-03-00) Associate Judge - Superior Court 79,068
79,068
8 (02-03-00) Commissioner - Superior Court 216,416
198,619
9 (02-03-00) New Castle County Prothonotary 133,496
222,490
10 (02-03-00) Kent County Prothonotary 211,358
139,532
11 (02-03-00) Sussex County Prothonotary 155,847
84,673
12 (02-06-00) Chief Judge - Court of Common Pleas 87,651
90,406
13 (02-06-00) Judge - Court of Common Pleas
64,684
14 (02-06-00) Commissioner - Court of Common Pleas 156,060
15 (02-08-00) Chief Judge - Family Court 64,684
113,951
16 (02-08-00) Associate Judge - Family Court 130,481
124,694
17 (02-08-00) Commissioner - Family Court* 171,000
18 (02-13-00) Chief Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court
19 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 1st Term
20 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 2nd Term
21 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 3rd Term
22 * - Family Court Commissioner positions may be funded with Special Funds.
23 (02-13-00) Judicial Secretary to the Chief Magistrate
24 (02-17-00) State Court Administrator - Office of the State Court
25 Administrator
26 (02-17-00) Judicial Secretary to the State Court Administrator
27 (02-18-00) Public Guardian
28 (02-18-05) Child Advocate
29 (02-18-05) Investigation Coordinator
30 (10-01-01) Governor
95
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Director - Office of Management and Budget Fund Funds
3 (10-02-00) Executive Secretary - Architectural Accessibility Board
4 (10-02-50) Executive Director - Criminal Justice Council 167,054 145,001
5 (10-07-01) Director - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 59,754 136,947
6 (10-07-01) Executive Director - DELJIS
7 (10-07-02) Director - Delaware State Housing Authority 107,161 109,505
8 (10-08-01) Chief Information Officer 79,139 128,994
9 (11-00-00) Lieutenant Governor 118,457
10 (12-01-01) Auditor 107,161 137,825
11 (12-02-01) Insurance Commissioner
12 (12-03-01) State Treasurer 182,181
13 (12-05-01) Attorney General 89,892
14 (15-01-01) Chief Deputy Attorney General
15 (15-01-01) Chief Defender 136,947
16 (15-02-01) Chief Deputy Public Defender
17 (15-02-02) Secretary - Human Resources 136,947
18 (16-01-00) Secretary - State 163,840
19 (20-01-00) Executive Director - Employment Relations Boards 149,632
20 (20-01-00) Director - Human and Civil Rights 158,240
21 (20-02-00) Director - Division of Archives 145,067
22 (20-03-00) Public Advocate 146,423
23 (20-04-00) Director - Public Service Commission 163,011
24 (20-04-00) Director - Professional Regulation 109,505
25 (20-04-00) Director - Corporations
26 (20-05-00) Director - Historical and Cultural Affairs 96,630
27 (20-06-00) Director - Arts 96,630
28 (20-07-00) State Librarian
29 (20-08-00) 114,073
99,211
102,014
96
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Fund Funds
3 (20-06-00) Director - Historical and Cultural Affairs 114,073
4 (20-07-00) Director - Arts 99,211
5 (20-08-00) State Librarian 102,014
6 (20-15-00) State Banking Commissioner 134,658
7 (20-16-00) Commissioner - Alcoholic Beverage Control 128,960
8 (25-01-00) Secretary - Finance 167,054
9 (25-05-00) Director - Accounting 131,391
10 (25-06-00) Director - Revenue 141,672
11 (25-07-00) Director - State Lottery 123,446
12 (35-01-00) Secretary - Health and Social Services 178,644
13 (35-01-00) Director - Management Services 122,918 13,658
14 (35-02-00) Director - Medicaid and Medical Assistance 68,408 68,407
15 (35-05-00) Director - Public Health 215,373
16 (35-06-00) Director - Substance Abuse and Mental Health 170,225
17 (35-07-00) Director - Division of Social Services 68,408 68,407
18 (35-08-00) Director - Visually Impaired 105,745
19 (35-09-00) Director - Health Care Quality* 110,782
20 (35-10-00) Director - Child Support Services 37,625 73,038
21 (35-11-00) Director - Developmental Disabilities Services 136,695
22 (35-14-00) Director - Services for Aging and Adults 136,817
23 with Physical Disabilities 160,625
124,225
24 (37-01-00) Secretary - Services for Children,
25 Youth and Their Families
26 (37-01-00) Director - Management Support Services
27 (37-04-00) Director - Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 124,225
28 (37-05-00) Director - Youth Rehabilitative Services 124,225
29 (37-06-00) Director - Family Services 124,225
30 (38-01-00) Commissioner - Correction 165,425
31 *- Director of Health Care Quality position funding split may vary based on caseloads billable to Medicaid.
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1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Bureau Chief - Administrative Services Fund Funds
3 (38-01-00) Bureau Chief - Healthcare, Substance Abuse and
4 (38-02-00) 121,982 56,859
5 Mental Health Services 124,225
6 (38-04-00) Bureau Chief - Prisons 145,938 70,240
7 (38-06-00) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 139,598
8 (40-01-00) Secretary - Natural Resources and Environmental Control 146,423 156,602
9 (40-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Natural Resources and 133,952 132,712
10 113,718 132,712
11 (40-03-02) Environmental Control 132,712
12 (40-03-03) Director - Parks and Recreation 56,859 132,712
13 (40-03-04) Director - Fish and Wildlife 113,718 142,890
14 (40-04-02) Director - Watershed Stewardship 113,718 132,712
15 (40-04-03) Director - Air Quality 113,718 130,501
16 (40-04-04) Director - Water 113,718
17 (40-04-05) Director - Waste and Hazardous Substances 113,718
18 (45-01-00) Director - Climate, Coastal, and Energy 160,625
19 (45-01-00) Secretary - Safety and Homeland Security
20 (45-04-00) Director - Delaware Emergency Management Agency 70,240
21 (45-05-00) Director - Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement 101,070
22 (45-06-00) Commissioner - Marijuana 128,960
23 (45-06-00) Superintendent - State Police 225,453
24 (55-01-01) Assistant Superintendent - State Police 206,838
25 (55-01-02) Secretary - Transportation
26 (55-02-01) Director - Finance 14,500
27 (55-03-01) Director - Technology and Innovation
28 (55-04-70) Director - Planning
29 (55-08-30) Director - Maintenance and Operations
30 (55-11-10) Chief Engineer
31 (60-01-00) Director - Motor Vehicles
Secretary - Labor
98
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Director - Unemployment Insurance Fund Funds
3 (60-06-00) Director - Industrial Affairs
4 (60-07-00) Director - Vocational Rehabilitation 23,058 118,308
5 (60-08-00) Director - Employment and Training 145,001 115,293
6 (60-09-00) Secretary - Agriculture 103,722 115,293
7 (65-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Agriculture
8 (65-01-00) State Election Commissioner 99,309 92,235
9 (70-01-01) Director, New Castle County Elections 86,758
10 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, New Castle County Elections 85,077
11 (70-01-01) Director, Kent County Elections 86,758
12 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, Kent County Elections 85,077
13 (70-01-01) Director, Sussex County Elections 86,758
14 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, Sussex County Elections 85,077
15 (70-01-01) State Fire Marshal 128,520
16 (75-01-01) Director - State Fire School 105,930
17 (75-02-01) Adjutant General 145,001
18 (76-01-01) Secretary of Education 182,181
19 (95-01-00) Deputy Secretary of Education 145,811
20 (95-01-00) Executive Secretary - Advisory Council on Career 109,843
21 (95-06-00)
22 and Technical Education
99
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Fund Funds
3 (01-01-01) Representative 52,726
52,726
4 (01-02-01) Senator 63,239
65,978
5 (02-00-00) Judicial Secretaries 248,143
234,217
6 (02-00-00) Judicial Secretaries to Presiding Judges 66,726
65,978
7 (02-01-00) Chief Justice - Supreme Court 233,615
221,926
8 (02-01-00) Justice - Supreme Court 233,615
221,926
9 (02-01-00) Judicial Secretary to the Chief Justice 146,509
88,493
10 (02-01-00) Supreme Court Judicial Secretary 80,649
80,649
11 (02-02-00) Chancellor - Court of Chancery 225,073
206,564
12 (02-02-00) Vice Chancellor - Court of Chancery 140,171
231,390
13 (02-03-00) President Judge - Superior Court 219,812
146,509
14 (02-03-00) Associate Judge - Superior Court 162,081
88,060
15 (02-03-00) Commissioner - Superior Court 91,157
94,022
16 (02-03-00) New Castle County Prothonotary
17 (02-03-00) Kent County Prothonotary
18 (02-03-00) Sussex County Prothonotary
19 (02-06-00) Chief Judge - Court of Common Pleas
20 (02-06-00) Judge - Court of Common Pleas
21 (02-06-00) Commissioner - Court of Common Pleas
22 (02-08-00) Chief Judge - Family Court
23 (02-08-00) Associate Judge - Family Court
24 (02-08-00) Commissioner - Family Court*
25 (02-13-00) Chief Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court
26 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 1st Term
27 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 2nd Term
28 (02-13-00) Magistrate - Justice of the Peace Court - 3rd Term
29 * - Family Court Commissioner positions may be funded with Special Funds.
100
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Judicial Secretary to the Chief Magistrate Fund Funds
3 (02-13-00) State Court Administrator - Office of the State Court
4 (02-17-00) Administrator 65,978 150,801
5 Judicial Secretary to the State Court Administrator 159,181 142,425
6 (02-17-00) Public Guardian
7 (02-18-00) Child Advocate 65,978
8 (02-18-05) Investigation Coordinator 116,230
9 (02-18-05) Governor 133,091
10 (10-01-01) Director - Office of Management and Budget 127,188
11 (10-02-00) Executive Secretary - Architectural Accessibility Board 185,096
12 (10-02-50) Executive Director - Criminal Justice Council 172,066
13 (10-07-01) Director - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
14 (10-07-01) Executive Director - DELJIS 60,949
15 (10-07-02) Director - Delaware State Housing Authority 109,304
16 (10-08-01) Chief Information Officer
17 (11-00-00) Lieutenant Governor 80,722
18 (12-01-01) Auditor 109,304
19 (12-02-01) Insurance Commissioner
20 (12-03-01) State Treasurer 187,646
21 (12-05-01) Attorney General 91,690
22 (15-01-01) Chief Deputy Attorney General
23 (15-01-01) Chief Defender 142,425
24 (15-02-01) Chief Deputy Public Defender
25 (15-02-02) Secretary - Human Resources 142,425
26 (16-01-00) Secretary - State 170,394
27 (20-01-00) Executive Director - Employment Relations Boards 152,625
28 (20-01-00) Director - Human and Civil Rights 164,570
29 (20-02-00) 147,968
153,744
167,901
111,695
98,563
101
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Fund Funds
3 (20-03-00) Director - Division of Archives 98,563
4 (20-04-00) Public Advocate 111,695
5 (20-04-00) Director - Public Service Commission 131,574
6 (20-04-00) Director - Professional Regulation 120,826
7 (20-05-00) Director - Corporations 140,582
8 (20-06-00) Director - Historical and Cultural Affairs 116,354
9 (20-07-00) Director - Arts 101,195
10 (20-08-00) State Librarian 104,054
11 (20-15-00) State Banking Commissioner 137,351
12 (20-16-00) Commissioner - Alcoholic Beverage Control 131,539
13 (25-01-00) Secretary - Finance 172,066
14 (25-05-00) Director - Accounting 134,019
15 (25-06-00) Director - Revenue 144,505
16 (25-07-00) Director - State Lottery 125,915
17 (35-01-00) Secretary - Health and Social Services 185,790
18 (35-01-00) Director - Management Services 125,376 13,931
19 (35-02-00) Director - Medicaid and Medical Assistance 69,776 69,775
20 (35-05-00) Director - Public Health 219,680
21 (35-06-00) Director - Substance Abuse and Mental Health 173,630
22 (35-07-00) Director - Division of Social Services 69,776 69,775
23 (35-08-00) Director - Visually Impaired 107,860
24 (35-09-00) Director - Health Care Quality* 112,998
25 (35-10-00) Director - Child Support Services 38,378 74,499
26 (35-11-00) Director - Developmental Disabilities Services 139,429
27 (35-14-00) Director - Services for Aging and Adults 139,553
28 with Physical Disabilities
29 * - Director of Health Care Quality position funding split may vary based on caseloads billable to Medicaid.
102
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Secretary - Services for Children, Fund Funds
3 (37-01-00)
4 Youth and Their Families 165,444 57,996
5 (37-01-00) Director - Management Support Services 71,645
6 (37-04-00) Director - Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 126,710 163,853
7 (37-05-00) Director - Youth Rehabilitative Services 126,710
8 (37-06-00) Director - Family Services 126,710
9 (38-01-00) Commissioner - Correction 126,710
10 (38-01-00) Bureau Chief - Administrative Services 170,388
11 (38-02-00) Bureau Chief - Healthcare, Substance Abuse and 124,422
12 126,710
13 (38-04-00) Mental Health Services
14 (38-06-00) Bureau Chief - Prisons 148,857
15 (40-01-00) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 142,390
16 (40-01-00) Secretary - Natural Resources and Environmental Control 152,280
17 Deputy Secretary - Natural Resources and 136,631
18 (40-03-02)
19 (40-03-03) Environmental Control 115,992
20 (40-03-04) Director - Parks and Recreation 57,996
21 (40-04-02) Director - Fish and Wildlife
22 (40-04-03) Director - Watershed Stewardship 115,992
23 (40-04-04) Director - Air Quality 115,992
24 (40-04-05) Director - Water 115,992
25 (45-01-00) Director - Waste and Hazardous Substances 115,992
26 (45-01-00) Director - Climate, Coastal, and Energy 115,992
27 (45-04-00) Secretary - Safety and Homeland Security 165,444
28 (45-05-00) Director - Delaware Emergency Management Agency
29 (45-06-00) Director - Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement 71,645
30 (45-06-00) Commissioner - Marijuana 103,091
31 (55-01-01) Superintendent - State Police 131,539
Assistant Superintendent - State Police 296,751
Secretary - Transportation 272,248
103
1 Line Item General All Other
2 Budget Unit Director - Finance Fund Funds
3 (55-01-02) Director - Technology and Innovation
4 (55-02-01) Director - Planning 15,080 135,366
5 (55-03-01) Director - Maintenance and Operations 135,366
6 (55-04-70) Chief Engineer 23,519 135,366
7 (55-08-30) Director - Motor Vehicles 150,801 135,366
8 (55-11-10) Secretary - Labor 107,440 145,748
9 (60-01-00) Director - Unemployment Insurance 101,295 135,366
10 (60-06-00) Director - Industrial Affairs 135,721
11 (60-07-00) Director - Vocational Rehabilitation 88,493 120,674
12 (60-08-00) Director - Employment and Training 86,779 117,599
13 (60-09-00) Secretary - Agriculture 88,493 117,599
14 (65-01-00) Deputy Secretary - Agriculture 86,779
15 (65-01-00) State Election Commissioner 88,493 94,080
16 (70-01-01) Director, New Castle County Elections 86,779
17 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, New Castle County Elections 131,090
18 (70-01-01) Director, Kent County Elections 131,090
19 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, Kent County Elections 150,801
20 (70-01-01) Director, Sussex County Elections 187,646
21 (70-01-01) Deputy Director, Sussex County Elections 148,727
22 (70-01-01) State Fire Marshal 112,040
23 (75-01-01) Director - State Fire School
24 (75-02-01) Adjutant General
25 (76-01-01) Secretary of Education
26 (95-01-00) Deputy Secretary of Education
27 (95-01-00) Executive Secretary - Advisory Council on Career
28 (95-06-00)
29 and Technical Education
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1 (b) (i) Salaries of designated positions in Section 10(a) of this Act shall have no further increase
2 applied by any other section of this Act, except as provided in Section 10(b)(ii), (iii), (iv), (v),
3 (vi), and (vii).
4 (ii) In reviewing requests made pursuant to this section, the Secretary of the Department of
5 Human Resources shall provide an analysis of the request and shall solicit the advice and
6 written consent of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
7 General in the event the salary is higher than the amount listed in Section 10(a).
8 (iii) Positions designated in Section 10(a) of this Act may be paid a salary that is less than the
9 designated salary if the position is filled on an "acting" basis.
10 (iv) An agency may request a dual incumbency for a division director or equivalent position in
11 Section 10(a), provided that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the
12 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General determine that
13 the position is essential to fill during the interim period it would otherwise be vacant. The
14 agency shall submit a request to the Department of Human Resources. The Secretary of the
15 Department of Human Resources shall review this request and seek the advice and written
16 consent of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
17 (v) If the incumbent in the position of Secretary - Health and Social Services holds a state
18 medical license, the salary listed in Section 10(a) of this Act for that position shall be
19 increased by $12.0. Additionally, if the incumbent in the position of Secretary - Health and
20 Social Services is a board-certified physician, a $3.0 supplement shall be added to the annual
21 salary listed in Section 10(a) of this Act.
22 (vi) Notwithstanding any other provision of law or Section of this Act to the contrary, positions
23 designated in Section 10(a) that were reviewed and recommended for salary adjustment
24 during the prior fiscal year will be eligible to receive the recommended increase retroactively
25 to the first full pay period of fiscal year upon the approval of the Director of the Office of
26 Management and Budget and the Controller General.
27 (vii) In accordance with the 2021 Delaware Compensation Commission Report recommendation,
28 the salary for the Governor shall increase by a 2.0 percent market adjustment each year for
29 four years effective with the Governor’s oath of office.
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1 (vii) Amend 29 Del. C. §3304 by making insertions as shown by underlining and deletions as
2 shown by strikethrough as follows:
3 The remuneration for all offices specified in § 3303 of this title established by the report shall
4 take effect and have the force and effect of law as of the first day of the first full pay period of
5 the fiscal year July 1 following submission, unless the General Assembly shall by joint
6 resolution reject the report in its entirety within 30 days following the commencement of its
7 session.
8 (viii) Notwithstanding 11 Del. C. § 8303 to the contrary, the salaries of the Superintendent – State
9 Police and Assistant Superintendent – State Police for Fiscal Year 2026 are established as
10 listed in Section 10 (a) of this Act. The Department of Human Resources and State Police
11 shall jointly review the pay structure of the State Police Superintendent and Assistant
12 Superintendent and provide recommendations to the co-chairs of the Joint Finance
13 Committee, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
14 by January 1, 2026.
15 (c) By May 1, the Department of Human Resources shall submit to the Joint Finance Committee a listing
16 of employees designated in Section 10(a). The listing shall indicate for each position the number of Hay points
17 applicable for Fiscal Year 2024 2025 and the number of Hay points of any recommended changes for any position
18 for Fiscal Year 2025 2026.
19 (d) For this fiscal year, the following represent the maximum salaries appropriated within Section 1 of this
20 Act. These maximum salaries may be increased upon approval of the Secretary of the Department of Human
21 Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General to accommodate
22 changes in statutory requirements.
23 Line Item General All Other
24 Budget Unit Board Members - Pensions Fund Funds
25 (10-02-32) $15.0
26 (10-02-50) Board Members - Architectural Accessibility Board $2.3
27 (15-01-01) Board Members - Consumer Protection 3.5
28 (20-01-00) Board Members - Public Employment Relations Board 7.4
29 (20-01-00) Board Members - Merit Employee Relations Board 20.0
30 (20-02-00) Board Members - Human Relations 2.5
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1 (20-04-00) Board Members - Professional Regulation 71.5
2 (20-04-00) Board Members - Public Service Commission 188.1
3 (20-16-00) Board Members - Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission 8.6
4 (25-01-00) Board Members - Revenue 33.0
5 (35-01-10) Board Members - Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board 285.0
6 (38-04-00) Board Members - Institutional Classification 12.0
7 (60-07-00) Board Members - Industrial Accident Board 245.4
8 (65-01-05) Harness Racing Commission 13.6
9 (65-01-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 13.6
10 (65-01-12) Nutrient Management Commission 22.4
11 (70-01-01) Board Members - State Board of Elections 21.5
12 (95-01-40) Board Members - State Board of Education 21.6
13 Section 11. In an effort to ensure the efficiency of operations of state government, the Office of
14 Management and Budget will work with agencies to identify positions within their organizations that can be targeted
15 for reallocation and/or attrition. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Director of Office
16 of Management and Budget shall, upon the concurrence of the Controller General, have the authority to reallocate
17 personnel costs, as well as positions, throughout and among respective state agencies, including the Judiciary and
18 Other Elective offices, in order to meet critical workforce needs. Further, the Director of the Office of Management
19 and Budget, upon the concurrence of the Controller General, shall de-authorize targeted positions, where
20 appropriate, as they become vacant throughout the fiscal year.
21 Section 12. With the exception of the custodial work associated with Legislative Hall and the Governor's
22 Office, the Office of Management and Budget may not hire any permanent, full-time custodial employees in any
23 fiscal year without the concurrence of the Controller General.
24 Section 13. All agencies receiving an Energy appropriation in Section 1 of this Act must work through
25 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Office of Management and Budget to attain
26 any contract(s) dealing with the retail wheeling of natural gas or electricity. This includes agencies 01 through 95
27 with the exception of the University of Delaware.
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1 During the current fiscal year, all energy use systems for new facilities and/or rental/leasing changes must
2 be coordinated with the Division of Climate, Coastal, and Energy within the Department of Natural Resources and
3 Environmental Control and with the Office of Management and Budget.
4 Any internal program unit/budget unit having energy funding (electricity, natural or propane gas and
5 heating oils) for the purpose of reimbursing a host internal program unit/budget unit must release the remaining
6 sums to the host internal program unit/budget unit in the event that the tenant internal program unit/budget unit
7 vacates the premises. It is the responsibility of the host internal program unit/budget unit to initiate the transfer
8 request. Those agencies which are budgeted energy as a result of occupying a portion of a host facility’s property,
9 and do not directly pay energy bills, may not transfer energy funds other than to the host agency.
10 Section 14. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the
11 Office of Management and Budget, subject to the approval of the Controller General, is authorized to make technical
12 adjustments to the personnel complement of any agency as appropriated in Section 1 of this Act in those situations
13 where, due to the rounding of split-funded positions, such an adjustment is necessary so that an agency may
14 establish its authorized complement.
15 Section 15. Notwithstanding Merit Rules 4.4.2 and 4.4.3, approval of a rate higher than 80 percent of the
16 midpoint which results in a need for leveling-up to address pay compression or pay equity, as defined by a criteria
17 established by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, shall only occur with the concurrence of the
18 Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
19 Controller General, provided that sufficient funds exist within the agency’s base budget to fund such actions.
20 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, no provision of Chapter 4.0 of the
21 Merit Rules shall be considered compensation for the purposes of collective bargaining under 19 Del. C. § 1311A or
22 for Merit Employees organized under 19 Del. C. c. 16. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the
23 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, with the concurrence of the Co-
24 Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, shall promulgate policies and procedures to implement this section.
25 Section 16. In an effort to reduce the financial impact of workers’ compensation and property losses to the
26 State, agencies and school districts shall work with the Insurance Coverage Office to implement safety and return to
27 work policies. Any employee who has been on workers’ compensation shall be a preferential hire for any position
28 for which the employee is qualified. In accordance with state law, the employee shall receive a salary supplement
29 based on that employee’s prior earnings in the event the new salary is less than their current salary.
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1 Section 17. In accordance with the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 5106, effective for all fiscal years
2 commencing after June 30, 2003, exceptions to the standard practice of paycheck deductions shall be made for
3 employees paying dues to the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA). All employees designating that DSEA
4 membership dues be deducted from their bi-weekly paycheck shall have those dues deducted from the 22 pay
5 periods occurring within the 10 month school year. This change will facilitate the maintenance of the state payroll
6 system, as well as establish a consistent process for managing the collection of dues from members of DSEA.
7 Section 18. Notwithstanding Chapter 10.0 and Chapter 19.0 of the Merit Rules, upon approval by the
8 Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
9 Controller General, temporary appointees may be assigned to the same position as that already assigned to a
10 permanent employee.
11 Section 19. Employees of the State of Delaware who are enrolled in a health insurance benefit plan must
12 actively participate in the open enrollment process each fiscal year by selecting a health plan or waiving coverage.
13 Should such employee(s) neglect to enroll in a plan of their choice during the open enrollment period or waive
14 coverage, said employee(s) and any spouse or dependents enrolled at the time will be enrolled into the default health
15 plan(s) as determined by the State Employee Benefits Committee.
16 Section 20. Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, 29 Del. C. § 5207 shall
17 not apply to individuals employed in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903(17).
18 Section 21. Any group defined in 29 Del. C. § 5209(a), (d) or (e) that elects to participate in the State of
19 Delaware Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) is required to submit a letter of intent to the Director of
20 Statewide Benefits and Insurance Coverage at least four months prior to their effective date of coverage. Groups
21 who choose to join the GHIP will be required to execute a Participating Group Agreement in the form required by
22 the Statewide Benefits Office.
23 Section 22. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, the
24 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with the concurrence of the Secretary of the Department of
25 Human Resources and the Controller General, is authorized to transfer funds from unaffiliated participant premium
26 revenues as repayment for any State-funded Group Health Insurance deficit.
27 Section 23. The responsibilities and authorities established by 75 Del. Laws, c. 243 shall remain in effect
28 through the current fiscal year or upon passage of legislation by the General Assembly. The following provisions
29 shall apply:
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1 (a) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall provide the Controller General with a
2 detailed description of any significant change in energy procurement strategy and procedures previously approved
3 by the Controller General. The detailed description shall be provided to the Controller General at least two weeks
4 prior to the execution of an energy supply contract that incorporates the changes.
5 (b) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to enter into wholesale
6 or retail supply contracts for natural gas and other types of fuel and energy in accordance with the responsibilities
7 and authorities established for the purchase of electricity as per 75 Del. Laws, c. 243.
8 (c) Aggregation partner, as defined in 75 Del. Laws, c. 243, shall also be construed to mean public
9 libraries, corporations and authorities established by the General Assembly including, but not limited to, the
10 Delaware Riverfront Development Corporation, Delaware River and Bay Authority and Diamond State Port
11 Corporation upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
12 (d) The provisions of 75 Del. Laws, c. 243, § 1(b) shall be construed to include electricity, gas and other
13 sources of fuel and energy procured on both retail and wholesale energy markets.
14 Section 24. (a) For the purposes of meeting the public notice and advertising requirements of 29 Del. C. c.
15 69, the announcement of bid solicitations and associated notices for the required duration on a single site accessible
16 to the public and administered by the Section shall satisfy the public notice and advertisement requirements under
17 this chapter.
18 (b) The Office of Management and Budget, Department of Education, local school districts and the Data
19 Service Center shall continue to meet, at least quarterly, to identify and implement purchasing opportunities that will
20 increase cost savings, improve efficiencies and maximize flexibility. Where two or more districts procure materials
21 and services of similar nature, districts shall aggregate these purchasing efforts through the Office of Management
22 and Budget.
23 Section 25. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, 29 Del. C. c. 101 or any
24 other laws to the contrary, the State Employee Benefits Committee is authorized to amend the rules for Employees
25 Eligible to Participate in the State Group Health Insurance Program and the State Disability Insurance Program by
26 approving such amendments and causing the amendments to be published in the Register of Regulations with such
27 amendments to be effective as of the date of such publication unless otherwise specified by the State Employee
28 Benefits Committee.
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1 Section 26. During the current fiscal year, the State Employee Health Fund and Department of Health and
2 Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) shall participate in the Delaware Health
3 Information Network (DHIN). Charges for participation shall be established as a result of 16 Del. C. § 10303.
4 Section 27. (a) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report to the Co-Chairs of the
5 Joint Finance Committee on January 15 of each fiscal year the number of vacancies in each agency and the vacancy
6 rate of each agency. Additionally, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report the total
7 number of General Fund positions authorized July 1 and January 1 of each fiscal year to the members of the Joint
8 Finance Committee.
9 (b) The Joint Finance Committee will continue to review all vacant positions within agency budgets and
10 require all state agencies to provide justification to retain these vacancies as part of the annual committee hearing
11 process, including information on how long the positions have been vacant.
12 Section 28. State Employees in full-time appointed exempt positions except elected officials, judges
13 (excluding justices of the peace), casual and seasonal employees, temporary employees and interns enumerated on
14 the comparability list that are assigned a comparable class and/or pay grade in the Merit System, who are otherwise
15 eligible for annual and sick leave accrual per Delaware Code, that are approved to work a standard work week of 40
16 hours, shall accrue annual leave at the rate of 14.0 hours and sick leave at the rate of 10 hours for each completed
17 calendar month of state service. Agencies who have granted annual leave to employees in excess of 13.25 hours and
18 sick leave to employees in excess of 9.5 hours per month based on a 40-hour work week shall not be required to
19 recoup accruals. These employees shall be compensated for unused annual leave and sick leave to be consistent with
20 Merit rules and 29 Del. C. § 5905(c).
21 Section 29. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, the
22 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, with the concurrence of the Controller General and the Secretary
23 of the Department of Human Resources, is authorized to make changes to pay matrices should such changes be
24 required to meet critical shortages in direct service areas of operation.
25 Section 30. (a) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in the following accounts shall
26 remain as continuing appropriations and shall not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. Any
27 appropriation listed below that has a balance of zero on June 30, 2024 2025, shall not continue:
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1 Fiscal Year(s) Appropriation Description
Travel
2 2023/24/25 01-01-01-00140 Legislative Travel
House Member Expenses
3 2021/22/23/24/25 01-01-01-00141 Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials
4 2019/20/21/ 2024/25 01-01-01-00145 House Committee Expenses
Contingency
5 2023/24/25 01-01-01-00150 Travel
Legislative Travel
6 2022/ 2023/24/25 01-01-01-00160 Senate Member Expenses
Contractual Services
7 2020/21/22/24 2025 01-01-01-00180 Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
8 2022 01-01-01-08939 Senate Committee Expenses
Contingency
9 2024/25 01-02-01-00140 Travel
Legislative Travel
10 2023/24/25 01-02-01-00141 Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials
11 2024/25 01-02-01-00145 Eastern Trade Council
Interstate Agriculture Commission
12 2023/ 2024/25 01-02-01-00150 Delaware River Basin Commission
Council of State Governments
13 2023/ 2024/25 01-02-01-00160 State and Local Legal Center, NCSL
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
14 2024 01-02-01-00170 Legislation for Gaming States
Travel
15 2024/25 01-02-01-00180 Contractual Services
16 2022 01-02-01-08939
17 2020/ 2021/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00140
18 2019/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00141
19 2016/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00150
20 2020/21/22/23/24 01-05-01-00160
21 2020/ 2021/23/24/25 01-05-01-00183
22 2022/ 2023/24/25 01-05-01-00184
23 2024 2025 01-05-01-00240
24 2024 2025 01-05-01-00429
25 2011/12/15/18/19/20/21/22/23/24 01-05-01-00432
26 2022/ 2023/24/25 01-05-01-00509
27 2015/16/17/18/19/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-05-01-00514
28 2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00140
29 2017/20/21/22/23/24/25 01-08-01-00150
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1 2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00152 Printing - Laws and Journals
2 2018/19/ 2022/23/24/25 01-08-01-00160 Supplies and Materials
3 2023/ 2024/25 01-08-01-00170 Capital Outlay
4 2024/25 01-08-01-00185 Sunset Committee Expenses
5 2024 2025 01-08-01-00199 Contingency – Security
6 2022 01-08-01-08939 Contingency
7 2022/23/24/25 01-08-02-00140 Travel
8 2021/22/23/24/25 01-08-02-00150 Contractual Services
9 2017/18/21/22/23/24/25 01-08-02-00160 Supplies and Materials
10 2025 01-08-02-00170 Capital Outlay
11 2023/ 2024/25 01-08-02-00189 Contingency - Legislative Council
12 2018/19/20/21/22/24 01-08-02-00190 Contingency - Family Law Commission Expenses
13 2018/19/20 01-08-02-00195 Contingency - Clean Air Policy Committee
14 2022/ 2023/24/25 01-08-02-00196 Contingency - JFC/CIP
15 2020 01-08-02-00197 Contingency - Internship
16 2024 01-08-02-08035 Fire Service Sustainability Study
17 2022/23/ 2024/25 01-08-02-08916 DELIS
18 2022/23/24/25 01-08-03-00140 Travel
19 2018/19/ 2020/21/22/23/24/25 01-08-03-00150 Contractual Services
20 2022/23/24/25 01-08-06-00140 Travel
21 2023 2025 01-08-06-00150 Contractual Services
22 2023 2024/25 02-03-10-00202 Jury Expenses
23 2024 02-13-10-00621 Housing/Landlord Contingency
24 2024 2025 02-17-01-00203 Retired Judges
25 2024 2025 02-17-01-00210 Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary Commitment
26 2024 2025 02-17-01-00211 Interpreters
27 2024 2025 02-17-01-00212 New Castle County Courthouse
28 2024/25 02-17-04-00201 Technology Maintenance
29 2025 02-18-01-00216 Special Needs Fund
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1 2024 2025 02-18-05-00207 Child Attorneys
2 2024 2025 02-18-05-00217 Ivy Davis Scholarship Fund
3 2024 2025 02-18-05-00616 Youth in Transition
4 2024 10-02-10-08916 Technology
5 2025 10-02-11-00150 Contractual Services
6 2024 2025 10-02-11-00230 Legal Fees
7 2023/ 2024/25 10-02-11-00232 Salary/OEC
8 2024 10-02-11-00236 Kids Count
9 2024 2025 10-02-11-00239 Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund
10 2016 10-02-11-00270 UD Study
11 2020/21/22/23/24/25 10-02-11-00507 Behavioral Health Consortium
12 2022/23 10-02-11-00519 Body Camera Program
13 2024 2025 10-02-11-00597 Veteran Tax Relief Education Expense Fund
14 2022/23 2024/25 10-02-11-00607 Operations I
15 2024 10-02-11-00620 Marijuana Control Act
16 2024 10-02-11-00621 Housing/Landlord Contingency
17 2024 10-02-11-00622 Early Childhood Contingency
18 2024 10-02-11-00622 Early Childhood and Preschool Contingency
19 2024 10-02-11-00623 Education Compensation Contingency
20 2025 10-02-11-00634 DE Demographic Studies
21 2024 10-02-11-00670 Marijuana Control Act
22 2020 10-02-11-08904 Behavioral Health Consortium
23 2024 10-02-11-08911 Primary and General Election
24 2019/24 10-02-11-08912 Delaware Health Care Claims Database
25 2022/23/24/25 10-02-11-08916 USC Server Replacement/OMB Technology Needs
26 2020 10-02-11-08918 Higher Education Enhanced Land Grant/
27 Workforce Development Fund
28 2022/23 10-02-11-08922 Body Camera Program
29 2023/24/25 10-02-11-08939 Fuel Contingency/Legal Fees Contingency/Trauma
30 Informed Services Contingency/Child Care
31 Contingency
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1 2024 10-02-11-08940 Landlord Obligations & Tenant Remedies
2 2023 10-02-11-08949 Family Leave Act
3 2024 10-02-11-08952 Marijuana Control Act
4 2023/24/25 10-02-11-08953 ERP
5 2024 10-02-32-08916 ERP Cloud Migration
6 2025 10-02-42-08922 State Fleet Electric Vehicles
7 2024 10-02-47-08916 ERP Cloud Migration
8 2020 2024 10-02-50-00607 Operations I
9 2024/25 10-02-50-08922 Equipment
10 2024 10-02-50-08939 Clearfield House Engineering Study
11 2024 10-02-50-08940 Delaware Veteran’s Cemetery Expansion
12 2024 2025 10-07-01-00348 Targeted Youth Prevention Program
13 2024 2025 10-07-01-00539 Law Enforcement Education Fund
14 2024/25 10-07-01-00559 Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment
15 2023/25 10-07-01-08939 Trauma Informed Services Contingency
16 2025 10-07-01-00636 Family Justice Centers
17 2025 10-07-02-08940 Permit to Purchase
18 2024 11-04-06-08916 ERP Cloud Migration
19 2024 11-05-01-08916 ERP Cloud Migration
20 2023 12-05-06-08939 Delaware EARNS
21 2024/25 12-05-06-08940 Delaware EARNS
22 2024 15-01-01-00620 Marijuana Control Act
23 2024 15-02-03-00206 Contract Conflict Attorneys
24 2023 16-05-01-00607 Operations I
25 2024 2025 16-05-02-00150 Contractual Services
26 2024 2025 16-05-02-00262 Self Insurance
27 2024/25 16-07-01-00504 First State Quality Improvement Fund
28 2023/24/25 16-07-01-00595 GEAR Award
29 2022 16-07-01-00607 GEAR Award
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1 2024/22/2024/25 20-01-01-00241 International Council of Delaware
2 2025 20-01-01-00343 Hispanic Affairs
3 2024/2025 20-01-01-00629 Equity Ombudsperson Program
4 2024 20-01-02-00259 Veterans Commission Trust
5 2024 20-01-02-08940 Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
6 2023 20-01-08-08916 Online Ethics Training
7 2024 20-03-01-00287 Delaware Heritage Commission
8 2022 20-03-01-08920 Renovation/Historic Site Improvements
9 2024 2025 20-07-01-00296 Delaware Art
10 2024 2025 20-08-01-00297 Library Standards
11 2024 2025 20-08-01-00434 Scholarships
12 2024 2025 20-08-01-00538 Public Education Project
13 2025 20-10-01-08040 Delaware Grocery Initiative
14 2023 20-10-01-08939 Entertainment Industry Fund
15 2024 20-16-10-08922 ERP Cloud Migration
16 2024 25-05-01-08916 ERP Cloud Migration
17 2022/ 2023/24/25 35-01-10-00523 Health Care Provider State Loan Repayment
18 2024/25 35-01-10-00534 DIDER Loan Repayment
19 2024/25 35-01-10-00535 DIMER Loan Repayment
20 2023/ 2024/25 35-01-10-00610 Health Care Innovation
21 2022 35-01-10-08005 Health Care Provider Loan
22 2022 35-01-10-08939 Health Care Loan Provider State Loan Repayment
23 2025 35-01-10-08939 Delaware Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment
24 2025 35-01-10-00641 Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board
25 2024/25 35-02-01-00301 Non-Medicaid State Match
26 2024 2025 35-02-01-00308 Delaware Healthy Children Program
27 2024 2025 35-02-01-00367 Technology Operations
28 2024 2025 35-02-01-00428 Medicaid
29 2024 2025 35-02-01-00528 Medicaid State Match
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1 2024 2025 35-02-01-00570 Medicaid Projects
2 2024 35-02-01-00625 Skilled Nursing Facility Contingency
3 2024 35-02-01-08912 Delaware Health Care Claims Database
4 2024 35-02-01-08916 Technology
5 2024 35-02-01-08939 Medicaid
6 2024 35-02-01-08940 Program Supplement
7 2024 35-05-10-00477 Health Disparities
8 2024 35-05-10-08940 Health Disparities & Health Inequity Program
9 2025 35-05-20-00315 School Based Health Centers
10 2025 35-05-20-00367 Technology Operations
11 2025 35-05-20-00594 DE CAN
12 2024 35-05-20-00620 Marijuana Control Act
13 2024 35-05-20-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
14 2024/25 35-05-20-00631 Childhood Lead Poisoning
15 2025 35-05-20-08038 Childhood Lead Poisoning
16 2024/25 35-05-20-08939 Residential Lead Remediation
17 2024 35-05-20-08940 Evaluation and Assessment of School Facilities
18 2025 35-05-20-08940 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
19 2024 2025 35-05-30-00399 Substance Use Disorder Services
20 2024 35-06-10-08916 DMES Development
21 2024 2025 35-06-20-00302 Community Housing Support
22 2024 2025 35-06-20-00521 CMH Group Homes
23 2024 2025 35-06-20-00583 Community Placements
24 2025 35-06-30-08916 Technology
25 2025 35-06-40-00285 Prescription Drug Prevention
26 2024 2025 35-06-40-00399 Substance Use Disorder Services
27 2024 2025 35-07-01-00328 General Assistance
28 2025 35-07-01-000329 TANF Cash Assistance
29 2024 2025 35-07-01-00330 Child Care
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1 2025 35-07-01-00367 Technology Operations
2 2024/25 35-07-01-00630 Summer EBT Program
3 2024 2025 35-07-02-00332 Emergency Assistance
4 2024 35-08-01-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
5 2022 35-09-01-00607 Operations
6 2024 2025 35-10-01-00367 Technology Operations
7 2024 2025 35-11-30-00335 Purchase of Community Services
8 2025 35-11-30-00528 Medicaid State Match
9 2025 35-1401-00640 Housing
10 2024 37-01-40-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
11 2024 2025 37-01-50-00351 MIS Development
12 2022 37-05-30-08930 Juvenile Re-Entry Services Fund
13 2024 2025 37-06-40-00354 Child Welfare/Contractual Services
14 2024 38-01-04-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
15 2024 2025 38-01-14-00552 Information Technology
16 2024 2025 38-02-01-00359 Medical Treatment and Services
17 2024 2025 38-04-20-00358 Warehouse
18 2024 2025 40-01-01-00197 Internship Program
19 2023 40-01-05-08916 Permitting and Data Management Projects
20 2025 40-01-07-08955 Revenue Contingency
21 2022 40-03-02-08922 Veterinary Equipment
22 2024 40-03-02-08922 Biden Center Equipment
23 2023/ 2024/25 40-03-03-00371 Spraying and Insecticides
24 2024 2025 40-03-03-00375 Beaver, Phragmites and Deer
25 2024 2025 40-03-03-00497 Tick Control Program
26 2024 2025 40-03-03-00566 Natural Heritage Program
27 2025 40-03-03-08939 Hunting Enforcement
28 2024 2025 40-03-04-00374 Sand Bypass
29 2024 40-03-04-00607 Operations I
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1 2025 40-04-03-08939 Non-Tidal Wetlands Study
2 2024/25 40-04-04-00380 SARA
3 2024 40-04-05-08922 Tree for Every Delawarean
4 2024 40-04-05-08939 Electric Grid Study
5 2024 45-01-01-00519 Body Camera Program
6 2022 45-01-01-08922 Body Camera Program/Special Equipment
7 2024/25 45-01-60-00257 Brain Injury Trust Fund
8 2024 45-04-10-00620 Marijuana Control Act
9 2024 45-04-10-08952 Marijuana Control Act
10 2024 45-05-10-00620 Marijuana Control Act
11 2023/ 2024 45-06-08-00617 Firearm Transaction Approval Program
12 2023 45-06-08-00618 Lethal Weapons
13 2024 45-06-11-08922 Equipment
14 2024 45-06-12-08922 Vehicles and Equipment
15 2025 45-06-08-08940 Permit to Purchase
16 2023 2024 55-01-02-93082 Prior Year Operations
17 2023 60-01-10-08949 Family Leave Act
18 2024 60-08-10-00150 Contractual Services
19 2024/ 2025 60-08-10-00396 Supported Employment
20 2025 60-09-20-00265 Welfare Reform
21 2024/25 60-09-20-00394 Workforce Development
22 2024/25 60-09-20-00397 Summer Youth Program
23 2024/25 60-09-20-00506 Learning for Careers
24 2024/25 60-09-20-00531 Elevate Delaware
25 2024 65-01-04-08940 Tree for Every Delawarean
26 2025 70-01-01-00412 School Elections
27 2024/25 70-01-01-08911 Primary and General Elections
28 2024 2025 70-02-01-00412 School Elections
29 2024/25 70-02-01-08911 Primary and General Elections
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1 2024 2025 70-03-01-00412 School Elections
2 2024 2025 70-03-01-08911 Primary and General Elections
3 2024 2025 70-04-01-00412 School Elections
4 2024 2025 70-04-01-08911 Primary and General Elections
5 2024 75-03-01-00423 Fire Safety
6 2024 2025 76-01-01-00427 Educational Assistance
7 2024 2025 76-01-01-00612 Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program
8 2024 90-01-01-00424 SEED/Inspire Marketing
9 2024 2025 90-01-01-00589 College of Engineering
10 2023/24 90-01-01-00615 Redding Consortium/WLC
11 2025 90-03-01-00424 SEED/Inspire Marketing
12 2024/25 90-03-01-00474 Nursing Expansion
13 2024/25 90-03-01-00479 Cooperative Extension
14 2024/25 90-03-01-00480 Cooperative Research
15 2024/25 90-03-01-00516 Cooperative Forestry
16 2025 90-03-01-00547 Racial Equity Consortium
17 2022 90-03-01-00607 Operations
18 2022/23/24/25 90-03-01-00619 Early Childhood Innovation Center
19 2025 90-03-01-08041 Delaware State University Operations
20 2023/24/25 90-03-05-00615 Redding Consortium/WLC
21 2024/25 90-04-01-00443 Career Pathways
22 2025 90-04-01-00474 Nursing Expansion
23 2024 95-01-01-08940 Mentoring Program Needs
24 2024 95-01-02-00385 Higher Education Operations
25 2024 2025 95-01-02-05277 Student Assessment System
26 2023/24 2025 95-01-03-05320 Redding Consortium/WLC
27 2022/23 95-01-03-08945 Redding Consortium/WLC
28 2025 95-01-04-00385 Higher Education Operations
29 2024 95-01-04-00627 Governor’s Summer Fellowship
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1 2025 95-01-04-05139 Mental Health Critical Needs Reimbursement
2 2024 2025 95-01-04-05199 Education Certification and Development
3 2023/24/25 95-01-04-05320 Redding Consortium/WLC
4 2022 2023 95-01-04-08945 Redding Consortium/WLC
5 2020/21 95-01-05-00230 Legal Fees
6 2022 95-01-05-00607 Operations
7 2018 95-01-05-05215 Educator Accountability
8 2025 95-01-05-08045 Public Education Funding Assessment
9 2023 95-01-05-08939 Legal Fees
10 2022/23 95-01-05-08945 Redding Consortium/WLC
11 2022/23/ 2024/25 95-01-06-05320 Redding Consortium/WLC
12 2025 95-01-06-08037 Childcare Licensing System
13 2022/ 2023 95-01-06-08945 Redding Consortium/WLC
14 2025 95-01-30-05285 Professional Standards Board
15 2024 2025 95-01-40-05191 State Board of Education Operations
16 2024 2025 95-01-40-05284 P-20 Council
17 2024 2025 95-02-02-00231 World Language Expansion
18 2024 2025 95-02-02-00368 College Access
19 2024 2025 95-02-02-05115 Teacher Recruitment/Retention
20 2025 95-02-02-05135 Early Literacy Coaches
21 2024 2025 95-02-02-05181 Unique Alternatives
22 2023/ 2024/25 95-02-02-05244 School Improvement Funds
23 2024 2025 95-02-02-05275 Delaware Science Coalition
24 2024 2025 95-02-02-05301 Math Coaches
25 2023/24/25 95-02-02-05320 Redding Consortium/WLC
26 2024 2025 95-02-02-05322 DE Math Plan
27 2024 2025 95-02-02-05400 Year Long Residencies
28 2024 2025 95-02-02-05401 DE Literacy Plan
29 2023 95-02-02-08940 Education Funding Assessment
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1 2024 2025 95-02-05-05225 Professional Accountability and Instructional
2 Advancement Fund
3 2024 95-02-05-05306 Student Success Block Grant
4 2024 95-03-20-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
5 2024 2025 95-03-20-05108 Reading Interventions
6 2024 2025 95-03-20-05216 Early Childhood Assistance
7 2024 2025 95-03-20-05240 Early Childhood Initiatives
8 2024 95-03-30-00623 Education Salary Supplement Contingency
9 2025 95-03-20-08916 Technology
10 2025 95-03-40-00511 Tuition Assistance
11 2024 2025 95-03-40-00591 Inspire
12 2024 2025 95-03-40-00613 Mental Health Services Scholarship
13 2024 2025 95-03-40-05247 Scholarships and Grants
14 2017 95-03-40-05248 Ferguson DSTP Scholarship
15 2024 2025 95-03-40-05252 SEED Scholarship
16 2024 2025 95-03-40-05304 Loan Forgiveness
17 2023 95-33-00-05305 Wilmington Schools Initiative
18 2024 95-33-00-08939 Wilmington Schools Initiative
19 (b) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Professional and
20 Curriculum Development (appropriation 05205), Driver Education (appropriation 05142), Early Childhood
21 Assistance (appropriation 05216), Transportation (appropriations 05138, 05149, 05150, 05152, 05177, 05179 and
22 05298), 4 Hour Driver Training (appropriation 05109) and 12 Hour Driver Training (appropriation 05110),
23 Substitute Teacher Block Grant (appropriation 05113), Athletic Trainer Block Grant (appropriation 05117), Adult
24 Education and Workforce Training (appropriation 05154), Related Services for Students with Disabilities
25 (appropriation 05190), Education Salary Supplement Contingency (appropriations 00623 and 08900), and Year
26 Long Residencies (appropriation 05400) programs within school districts and charter schools shall be appropriated
27 on a 15 month basis and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025. For the fiscal year ending June
28 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2023 2024 World Languages Expansion (appropriation 00231) and Math
29 Coaches (appropriation 05301) within school districts and charter schools shall be appropriated on a 15 month basis
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1 and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025. Program expenses may not be incurred subsequent to
2 the start of the regular 2024-2025 2025-2026 school year.
3 (c) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 Pupil Transportation
4 (appropriation 05242) and in Fiscal Year 2025 Driver Education (appropriation 05142) within the Department of
5 Education shall be appropriated on a 15-month basis and not be subject to reversion until September 30, 2024 2025.
6 Program expenses may not be incurred subsequent to the start of the regular 2024-2025 2025-2026 school year. For
7 the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in the Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 and 2025 Pupil
8 Transportation (appropriation 05242) program, within the Department of Education, shall not be subject to reversion
9 until December 30, 2024 June 30, 2026.
10 (d) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Charter School
11 Operations (appropriation 05213), Charter Transportation Surplus (appropriation 05318), and Charter Exclusions
12 (appropriation 05313) shall remain as continuing and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026.
13 (e) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums for Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Division II - All
14 Other Costs (appropriation 05165), Division II - All Other Costs for Vocational Education (appropriation 05265),
15 Division II - Energy (appropriation 00159), Division III - Equalization (appropriation 05186), Teacher of the Year
16 (appropriation 05162), World Language (appropriation 00231), Unique Alternatives (appropriation 05181), College
17 Access (appropriation 00368), Student Success Block Grant Reading (appropriation 05310), Dual Enrollment
18 (appropriation 05314), Reading Interventions (appropriation 05108), Operations (appropriation 05288), Educational
19 Support Professional of the Year (appropriation 05402), Mid-Year Unit Count (appropriation 05112), Behavioral
20 Health Professional of the Year (appropriation 05114), Teacher Recruitment/Retention (appropriation 05115), Math
21 Coaches (appropriation 05301), Mental Health Services (appropriation 05319), Mental Health Cash Option
22 (appropriation 05321), School Safety and Security (appropriation 05323), and any sums for Fiscal Year 2024 Filter
23 First Initiative (appropriation 08940) shall become a continuing appropriation in school districts and charter schools
24 and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026.
25 (f) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 and 2025 School
26 Improvement Funds (appropriation 05244) shall become a continuing appropriation in each local district and charter
27 school and not be subject to reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any
28 sums in Fiscal Year 2024 2025 Contractual Sub Reimbursement (appropriation 05388), in the Fiscal Year 2022,
29 Fiscal Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Redding Consortium/WLC (appropriations 05320 and
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1 08945), in Fiscal Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Wilmington Learning Collaborative
2 (appropriations 05403, 05404, 05405, 05406, 05407, 05408, 05409, and 05410), and in the Fiscal Year 2022, Fiscal
3 Year 2023, and Fiscal Year 2024, and Fiscal Year 2025 Opportunity Funding (appropriations 05297 and 05311)
4 shall become a continuing appropriation in each local district and charter school and not be subject to reversion until
5 June 30, 2025 2026.
6 (g) The Department of Transportation shall promulgate and carry out the policies and procedures necessary
7 to deauthorize any unexpended, unencumbered or unprogrammed operating appropriations remaining at the end of
8 the fiscal year.
9 (h) The Department of Transportation shall provide a list of operating appropriations to be continued into
10 the next fiscal year to include the following: 1) unprogrammed appropriations from prior years and 2)
11 unencumbered or unprogrammed appropriations from the immediately preceding fiscal year. The list shall be
12 comprised of the accounting code, fiscal year and program description for each appropriation to be continued. The
13 department may request additional authority, on a project by project basis, during the fiscal year. Such requests
14 shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General for approval.
15 (i) For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2025, any sums in Fiscal Year 2019 and Fiscal Year 2024
16 Delaware Health Care Claims Database (appropriation 08912) shall remain as continuing and not be subject to
17 reversion until June 30, 2025 2026. Funds shall be used for the development of the Delaware Health Care Claims
18 Database established and authorized pursuant to 16 Del. C. c. 103. Notwithstanding any other section of law to the
19 contrary, the Delaware Health Care Claims Database shall be developed as part of the Delaware Health Information
20 Network (DHIN), a previously funded initiative through state, federal and private resources. Said funding shall be
21 subject to DHIN making initial data sets available for the Delaware Health Care Claims Database, the submission of
22 a total project budget, including non-state resources, to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the
23 Chief Information Officer of the Department of Technology and Information, the Secretary of the Department of
24 Health and Social Services and the Controller General and DHIN submitting a written status update to the Governor
25 and General Assembly to include, but not be limited to, the development of the Delaware Health Care Claims
26 Database and the anticipated timeline that the database will be fully operational.
27 (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the DHIN may seek technical
28 assistance from the Department of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the Delaware Health
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1 Care Commission, in support of DHIN’s efforts to develop long-term sustainable funding strategies for the
2 Delaware Health Care Claims Database.
3 (2) In the calculation of any statewide, regional or local health care cost calculation target or
4 benchmark program (as defined in House Joint Resolution 7 of the 149th General Assembly), which
5 program or initiative shall not carry a penalty, the total cost of care calculation, report, study or formulation
6 shall utilize, to the fullest extent practicable, data obtained from the Delaware Health Care Claims Database
7 maintained by the DHIN. To the extent that any data used to develop, calculate or otherwise support any
8 statewide, regional or local health care cost target or benchmark program is not from the Delaware Health
9 Care Claims Database maintained by the DHIN, such data shall be made publicly available by the Secretary
10 of the Department of Health and Social Services and disclosed to the Delaware Health Care Commission in
11 an open meeting, subject to existing legal protections for any confidential or proprietary data.
12 (3) Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to the contrary the Department of Health and
13 Social Services may require in support of any statewide, regional or local health care cost calculation target
14 or benchmark program, the submission of claims data, as defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312, by any health
15 insurer, as defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312. Such entity shall be treated as a mandatory reporting entity as
16 defined in 16 Del. C. § 10312 for purposes of submission of claims data pursuant to this section.
17 Section 31. Amend § 1387(a), Title 4 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike
18 through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
19 § 1387. Appropriation of revenue.
20 (a) The funds in the Marijuana Regulation Fund in each fiscal year must be appropriated by the General
21 Assembly as follows:
22 (1) To the administrative costs and expenses of the Commissioner and the Division, including
23 administrative expenses, including payroll and other employment costs.
24 (2) To the administrative costs and expenses of the Department of Finance, Department of Health and
25 Social Services, Department of Agriculture, and other agencies responsible for taxing and regulating
26 personal use marijuana in Delaware. These departments shall submit a proposed expenditure plan for
27 approval by the Commissioner, Controller General, and Director of the Office of Management and
28 Budget prior to the expenditure of these funds.
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1 (3) To the administrative costs and expenses of the Criminal Justice Council incurred to administer the
2 Justice Reinvestment Fund.
3 (4) The maximum unencumbered balance which shall remain in the Marijuana Regulation Fund at the
4 end of any fiscal year shall not exceed $5,000,000.
5 (4) (5) After the payment under paragraphs (a)(2) and (3) of this section, and the transfer to the Justice
6 Reinvestment Fund set forth in § 1386(a)(2) of this title, and the maximum unencumbered balance set forth
7 under paragraph (a)(4) of this section, any remainder may be appropriated as determined by the General
8 Assembly. shall be deposited to the General Fund.
9 Section 32. Amend 16 Del. C. §5196B with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as shown
10 by underline as follows:
11 § 5196B. Distributions from the Prescription Opioid Settlement Fund and the Prescription Opioid Impact Fund.
12 (a) (1) The Consortium shall distribute the money in the Prescription Opioid Settlement Fund (Settlement
13 Fund) and the Prescription Opioid Impact Fund (Impact Fund) based on the recommendations of the
14 Commission by awarding grants, by directing the Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services to
15 enter into contracts, or by distributing funds to State agencies and local governments to be administered as
16 directed by the Commission.
17 (2) If the Consortium does not adopt a recommendation of the Commission, the Consortium shall
18 provide a written explanation of the decision and the Commission may revise that recommendation to the
19 Consortium.
20 (3) The Consortium may not make a distribution from the Settlement Fund or Impact Fund without a
21 conforming recommendation from the Commission for the distribution.
22 (b) The disbursement of money from the Settlement Fund and the Impact Fund, distributed by the
23 Consortium, shall be made by the State Treasurer upon authorization by all of the following, on a form designed
24 for this purpose by the chair of the Consortium and the State Treasurer:
25 (1) The chair of the Consortium.
26 (2) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
27 (3) The Controller General.
28 (4) The co-chairs of the Joint Finance Committee.
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1 (c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget may waive the requirements under Chapter 69 of
2 Title 29 for distributions made by the Consortium.
3 (d) A report of all disbursements shall be provided to the Controller General and the co-chairs of the Joint
4 Finance Committee by December 1 of each year.
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1 TOBACCO - MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
2 Section 33. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes $31,086.8 $25,933.8 ASF from funds received as a result of
3 the Master Settlement Agreement on tobacco funds. These funds are allocated as follows:
4 (15-01-01) Department of Justice
5 $ 278.1 2.0 ASF FTEs - legal matters relating to tobacco laws and regulations
6 (35-01-20) Health and Social Services - Administration
7 $ 115.0 74.8 DHSS Library
8 (35-02-01) Health and Social Services - Medicaid and Medical Assistance
9 $ 750.0 487.5 Medical Assistance Transition (MAT) Program
10 $ 1,871.6 1,216.5 Delaware Prescription Drug Program
11 $ 667.0 433.6 Increase Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women/infants to 200 percent of poverty
12 $ 1,000.0 650.0 Social Determinants of Health
13 (35-05-10) Health and Social Services - Director’s Office/Support Services
14 $ 1,500.0 1,200.0 Innovation Fund
15 $ 5.0 Health Equity
16 (35-05-20) Health and Social Services - Community Health
17 $ 3,221.0 2,576.8 New Nurse Development Program at Delaware Technical Community College
18 $ 1,227.8 Personnel Costs associated with Tobacco Control Programs
19 $ 585.4 380.5 Uninsured Action Plan
20 $ 292.2 189.9 Diabetes
21 $ 214.3 171.4 Delaware State University Nursing Program
22 $ 500.0 325.0 Healthy Communities Delaware
23 $ 150.0 Community Mobile Health
24 This Act makes an appropriation to the Division of Community Health for Tobacco Fund: Contractual Services.
25 Of that appropriation, funds are allocated as follows:
26 $ 2,492.9 Tobacco Prevention through Community-Based Organizations
27 $ 1,040.0 676.0 Nurse Family Partnership
28 $ 620.4 403.3 Non Public School Nursing
29 $ 397.7 Women’s Health Screening Program
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1 $ 350.0 280.0 Paramedic Instructional Program Expansion
2 $ 149.5 119.6 Nurse Home Visitors
3 $ 86.2 Family Planning Program
4 $ 73.7 Charity Care Program
5 $ 150.0 Hospice
6 $ 80.5 64.4 Polytech Adult Education Nursing Program
7 $ 45.0 Asthma Project
8 $ 200.0 Health Literacy
9 $ 169.9 Wellness and Prevention Program
10 $ 15.0 Aids Delaware
11 Also appropriated in this Act is $9,516.3 $9,423.5 for Cancer Council Recommendations. Of this amount, $1,000.0
12 is dedicated to cancer screening and treatment; in addition, funding is included for the following agencies:
13 $ 265.1 172.3 Cancer Council
14 $ 147.0 Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment (35-02-01)
15 $ 138.6 Cancer Supports and Services
16 $ 194.8 Oncology Social Work and Psychosocial Care
17 $ 150.0 Breast Cancer Wellness
18 (35-05-30) Health and Social Services - Emergency Medical Services
19 $ 59.9 38.9 Public Access Defibrillation Initiative
20 (35-06-40) Health and Social Services - Substance Abuse
21 $ 18.3 University of Delaware - Delaware School Survey Study
22 $ 250.0 Recovery and Wellness
23 (35-07-01) Health and Social Services - Social Services
24 $ 984.0 639.6 SSI Supplement
25 (35-11-10) Health and Social Services - Administration
26 $ 575.0 460.0 Autism Supports
27 (35-11-30) Health and Social Services - Community Services
28 $ 55.9 36.3 Family Support Services
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1 (35-14-01) Health and Social Services - Administration/Community Services
2 $ 568.5 369.5 Attendant Care
3 $ 153.2 133.2 Caregivers Support
4 $ 25.0 Recreation and Respite Care Services
5 (37-04-20) Services for Children, Youth and Their Families - Prevention/Early Intervention
6 $ 40.0 Tobacco Prevention Programs for Youth
7 (45-04-10) Safety and Homeland Security - Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement
8 $ 607.5 Enhanced Enforcement and 3.0 ASF FTEs Agent and 1.0 ASF FTE Clerical
9 All of the above allocations are contained in the specified budget units in Section 1 of this Act including
10 associated positions and line item funding. The funds herein appropriated shall be disbursed in accordance with the
11 recommendations of the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee as amended by the Joint Finance Committee.
12 (b) All remaining unallocated funds for the current fiscal year shall be invested by the Cash Management
13 Policy Board and any interest accrued shall be deposited to the credit of the funds of the Master Settlement
14 Agreement. All funds from the above allocations left unexpended or unencumbered shall be transferred back to the
15 Delaware Health Fund.
16 (c) These funds shall be available for the current fiscal year only.
17 Section 34. The Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee is directed to submit their proposed
18 recommendations each fiscal year to the Governor, General Assembly and Office of Management and Budget no
19 later than November 15 per Senate Bill 8 as amended by the 140th General Assembly. It is the intent of the General
20 Assembly that the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee will present their proposed recommendations before
21 the Joint Finance Committee in a public budget hearing.
22 Section 35. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6082, the fiscal year interest earnings of the
23 Innovation Fund shall, to the extent of such interest earnings, be used to fund pilot projects to help the state respond
24 to emerging health trends. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, after consultation with
25 the Delaware Health Fund Advisory Committee, shall give priority to those projects that address vaping prevention,
26 social determinants of health, school health, increasing dental access, and reducing obesity and increasing physical
27 activity throughout an individual’s lifespan. An annual report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee,
28 the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year
29 which will include the number of funded projects and related expenditures.
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2 Section 36. Of the total positions authorized in Section 1 of this Act for Legislative, Legislative Council,
3 Division of Research Legislative Services (01-08-01), the position of Research Assistant to the House and Senate
4 Sunset Standing Committees shall be an exempt position and shall report to the Director.
5 Section 37. Section l of this Act provides an appropriation to Legislative, Legislative Council, Office of
6 the Controller General (0l-08-02) for Contingencies: Legislative Council. Requests from the Chairs of Standing
7 Legislative Committees for professional staff assistance shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for approval or
8 disapproval. Approvals for professional staff assistance shall be allowed within the limits of the appropriation and
9 as provided by guidelines established by the Legislative Council.
10 Section 38. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Legislative, Legislative Council, Office of
11 the Controller General (01-08-02) for Contingencies: Legislative Council. Requests from various task forces and
12 committees of either the House of Representatives or the Senate for travel expenses, meeting expenses, contractual
13 services and any other expenses shall be submitted to the Legislative Council for consideration.
14 Section 39. The Controller General shall receive compensation at a rate of a Tier 1 level Cabinet position
15 as determined by the Compensation Commission. Such compensation may be adjusted by the Legislative Council
16 as defined in 29 Del. C. § 1110(e).
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1 JUDICIAL
2 Section 40. Upon the approval of a plan submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and
3 Budget, the Controller General and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Chief Justice shall have the
4 flexibility to transfer positions from individual courts to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) for the
5 purpose of further centralizing personnel, finance, collections and filing/records management functions therein.
6 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the contrary, positions and related
7 operating funds may be transferred from Supreme Court (02-01-00), Court of Chancery (02-02-00), Superior Court
8 (02-03-00), Court of Common Pleas (02-06-00), Family Court (02-08-00) and Justice of the Peace Court (02-13-00)
9 to the Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01), the
10 Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of State Court Collections Enforcement (02-17-03) or
11 the Administrative Office of the Courts - Court Services, Information Technology (02-17-04). Only positions from
12 the courts or other judicial positions located in New Castle County may be considered for transfer under this section.
13 In the cases where Merit System positions are transferred, the incumbents shall retain their Merit System status.
14 Section 41. This Act appropriates ASF authority to Judicial, Court of Chancery (02-02-00) and to Judicial,
15 Court of Common Pleas (02-06-00). Notwithstanding other statutes to the contrary, the Court of Chancery is
16 authorized to retain a portion of the fees, costs, and interest it will collect in an amount sufficient to cover the
17 personnel and operating costs of the statewide Register in Chancery office. Notwithstanding other statutes to the
18 contrary, the Court of Common Pleas is authorized to retain a portion of the fines and fees it will collect in an
19 amount sufficient to cover the personnel and operating costs of three Judicial Case Processors and one Controller.
20 Adjustments to ASF spending authority for these courts may be made upon the concurrence and approval of the
21 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
22 Section 42. The positions of Magistrate in Chancery/Chief Staff Attorney (BP#s 56683, 100226, and
23 135489, 139662, and 139663), as well as any additional Magistrate in Chancery/Chief Staff Attorney position(s) that
24 may be established in the future for the Court of Chancery (02-02-10), shall receive the same salary as a
25 Commissioner of Superior Court. Retired Magistrates may be designated to work on a per diem basis, similar to
26 retired Commissioners under 10 Del. C. § 513.
27 Section 43. Section 1 of this Act includes appropriations to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts -
28 Non-Judicial Services, Office of the Child Advocate (02-18-05) for Child Attorneys, and Judicial, Administrative
29 Office of the Courts - Court Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01) for Court Appointed
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1 Attorneys. Section 1 further includes an appropriation to Judicial, Family Court (02-08-10) for Family Court Civil
2 Attorneys. The Chief Justice may use said appropriations to recruit and retain contract attorneys under these
3 programs. The Chief Justice may decide upon, but is not limited to, the following options: implementing new
4 contract rates, including setting regional or market-based contract rate structures; increasing the number of contracts;
5 or splitting full-time contracts into part-time contracts. Upon the approval by the Director of the Office of
6 Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Chief Justice may implement any combination of these or
7 other reasonable options in an effort to maximize the recruitment and retention of qualified attorneys to serve these
8 programs.
9 Section 44. AOC shall coordinate with the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) to develop
10 electronic document systems projects for the courts, subject to review and approval by the Technology Investment
11 Council (TIC); provided however, that such review and approval by TIC shall not apply to existing licensing
12 agreements, contracts or projects related to electronic document systems entered into or approved by AOC on or
13 prior to June 30, 2006 through the DTI Business Case process with consideration to security and infrastructure
14 impacts on the State of Delaware and not the technical features of the solution. Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 69, or
15 any other law to the contrary, AOC is authorized to enter into licensing agreements or other contracts with private
16 companies or other entities on behalf of the courts for electronic document systems. Such systems shall include:
17 filing and publication of judicial opinions and related docket files, electronic tracking and researching services, as
18 well as Internet access for video transmission of court proceedings, video conferencing and other technological
19 services. Fees derived from such contracts or licensing agreements shall be applied by the respective court for
20 expenses related to e-filing, video conferencing, video streaming, technological or other improvements and
21 operational costs.
22 Section 45. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts -
23 Non-Judicial Services, Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission (02-18-07) to fund 2.0
24 FTEs and associated operating costs. These positions, including any casual/seasonal positions, shall report to the
25 commission.
26 Section 46. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE Management Analyst III
27 (BP# 114608) in Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial Services, Office of the Public
28 Guardian (02-18-01) for the Guardianship Monitoring program. The Court of Chancery (02-02-10) shall transfer
29 ASF cash for this position to the Office of the Public Guardian annually.
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1 (b) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE, former Chief of Court Security
2 position (BP# 88980) in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Capitol Police (45-02-10) for a Capitol
3 Police Officer in the Court of Chancery Sussex County facility. The Court of Chancery (02-02-10) shall transfer
4 ASF cash for this position to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security annually.
5 Section 47. The Contractual Child Attorney that was allocated in Fiscal Year 2012 shall be utilized for
6 both Kent County and Sussex County, or other arrangements to meet the needs in both counties shall be made.
7 Section 48. (a) Section 1 of this Act authorizes Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Court
8 Services, Office of the State Court Administrator (02-17-01) to maintain an ASF account with the State Treasurer.
9 Revenue generated from court fees and costs associated with court rules shall be deposited into this account, until
10 the balance of the account is equal to $1,200.0 $2,050.0. From that point forward, unless otherwise designated, all
11 revenue generated from court fees and costs associated with court rules shall be deposited into the General Fund. By
12 May 15 of each fiscal year, the Judiciary shall submit a plan, subject to the approval of the Director of the Office of
13 Management and Budget and the Controller General, detailing the planned expenditures for the Judiciary and the
14 Office of Defense Services of said $1,200.0 $2,050.0 for the upcoming fiscal year.
15 (b) In the event that such collections exceed the expenditure authority in this act, the ASF authority may be
16 amended by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Revenue generated
17 that exceeds the revised authority shall be deposited to the General Fund.
18 Section 49. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,650.0 $2,450.0 in Right to
19 Representation to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts – Court Services, Office of the State Court
20 Administrator (02-17-01). Notwithstanding any provision of 29 Del. C. c. 69, rules, or legislation to the contrary,
21 this appropriation shall be provided to the Right to Representation Coordinator (“Coordinator”) from the State Court
22 Administrator (“Administrator”). The Administrator or the Attorney General does not need to designate or contract
23 with any organization(s) that will carry out the services required under 25 Del. C. c. 56. The Coordinator shall be
24 responsible for determining how tenants are referred to other organizations that provide services under the
25 aforementioned Chapter. In addition to the annual reporting requirements outlined in 25 Del. C. § 5605, the
26 Coordinator shall make a final accounting annually of all expenditures related to the services provided under 25 Del.
27 C. c. 56, including those expenditures of other organizations that may provide services utilizing funding from the
28 Right to Representation appropriation.
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1 Section 50. Amend § 9203, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through
2 and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
3 § 9203. Number of justices of the peace in each county.
4 In the counties of this State there shall be no more than the following number of justices of the peace:
5 New Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
6 Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Sussex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8 (1) In New Castle County, 29.
9 (2) In Kent County, 13.
10 (3) In Sussex County, 19.
11 Section 51. Amend § 906, Title 10 of the Delaware Code by making deletions as shown by strike through
12 and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
13 § 906. Judges; selection; designation; qualifications; terms; vacancies; salaries.
14 (b) The Court shall be composed of 18 Judges 19 Judges of equal judicial authority. One Judge shall be the
15 Chief Judge. No more than a majority of 1 Judge shall be members of the same political party.
16 (e) All of the Judges shall be residents of the State for a period of 5 years immediately prior to their
17 appointment. The Chief Judge may reside in any county of the State. After appointment, 10 of the Judges shall
18 reside in New Castle County, 3 Judges 4 Judges shall reside in Kent County, and 4 Judges shall reside in Sussex
19 County.
20 Section 52. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $86.8 in Personnel Costs, $0.8 in Contractual
21 Services, and $0.5 in Supplies and Materials, and 1.0 FTE to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts – Non-
22 Judicial Services, Office of the Child Advocate (02-18-05). The expenditure of these funds and authorization of the
23 FTE shall be contingent upon the passage of House Bill 42 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
24 Section 53. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation for Personnel Costs to Administrative Office of
25 the Courts – Non-Judicial Services, Office of the Child Advocate (02-18-05). Of this amount, it is the intent of the
26 General Assembly that effective the first day of the first full pay period of the fiscal year, $64.0 of this funding be
27 used to permanently add FTE attorneys of the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) to the Attorneys and Public
28 Defenders Salary Matrix and to review the line item salary for the Child Advocate and the Investigation
29 Coordinator. The Department of Human Resources (DHR) shall analyze the compensation differentials and make
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1 recommendations regarding the aforementioned FTE positions for placement in the salary matrix or updates to the
2 applicable Section 10 Line Item Salaries to address compensation disparities and inequalities. Notwithstanding any
3 provision of the Delaware Law, Administrative Code, Regulations, or administrative policies to the contrary, the
4 OCA shall be allowed to coordinate with the DHR to assist in the DHR’s analysis and submit information requested
5 by the DHR concerning this review to reflect the intent of the General Assembly.
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2 Section 54. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $150.0 in Local Law Enforcement Education to Executive,
3 Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for educational reimbursement
4 as provided for in subsection (a).
5 (a) A certified police officer or other law enforcement officer as defined in 11 Del. C. § 1911(a) or a State
6 of Delaware Probation and Parole Officer employed by the Department of Correction who is employed full-time in
7 the State is eligible for post-secondary education tuition reimbursement under the following conditions:
8 (1) The officer must apply for tuition reimbursement in accordance with rules and regulations
9 promulgated by the Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee.
10 (2) Education benefits authorized by this section may be used only at a college or university within
11 the State.
12 (3) An officer may not attend a class or course of instruction during scheduled work hours unless
13 the officer uses his or her earned leave or earned compensatory time.
14 (4) An officer may be reimbursed under this program for only two classes or courses of instruction
15 for undergraduate study or one class or course for graduate study each grading period. The
16 classes will be reimbursed at 100 percent of the tuition paid following the completion of the
17 course with a grade of “C” or better at a college or university within the State for classes related
18 to Corrections, Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Psychology, Sociology,
19 Education and related fields. Related fields shall include any courses necessary to complete a
20 degree program in Criminal Justice, Corrections, Public Safety, Computer Science, Psychology,
21 Sociology or Education.
22 (5) A class or course of instruction taken under this section must:
23 (i) Improve an officer's competence and capacity in employment;
24 (ii) Have direct value to the State; and
25 (iii) Provide knowledge or skills that are not available through in-service or other professional
26 training.
27 (6) In order to receive tuition reimbursement for a post-secondary class or course of instruction
28 authorized by this section, an officer must:
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1 (i) Earn a grade no lower than a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or its equivalent, for each class or course
2 of instruction for which the tuition reimbursement is granted. In any class or course of
3 instruction for which a specific grade is not issued, the officer must show documentation
4 to verify satisfactory completion; and
5 (ii) Submit to the Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee within
6 30 days after completing a class or course of instruction proof of:
7 (1) Course title and grade received;
8 (2) Amount of tuition paid for the course; and
9 (3) Name of the post-secondary institution where the course was taken.
10 (7) The Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the designee shall adopt rules and regulations as
11 deemed necessary and proper for the efficient administration of this section. The rules and
12 regulations must contain appeal procedures.
13 (8) An officer who receives tuition reimbursement pursuant to this section but is terminated from
14 law enforcement employment for cause, or who otherwise fails to comply with any requirement
15 of this section, shall immediately become ineligible to receive education benefits pursuant to
16 this section and shall repay all tuition reimbursement previously extended to the employee,
17 including interest on a pro rata basis from the time of termination or noncompliance. The
18 Director of the Criminal Justice Council or the Director's designee shall determine the amount
19 of repayment due by the employee pursuant to this subsection. If law enforcement employment
20 is terminated for other than just cause, the officer will not be required to repay previously
21 reimbursed tuition.
22 (9) Nothing in this section is intended to inhibit or deny officer promotion or transfer to other law
23 enforcement agencies within this State.
24 (10) The Director of the Criminal Justice Council shall include in the agency's annual report:
25 (i) The number of officers who participated at each post-secondary educational institution
26 during the year;
27 (ii) The total amount of tuition expenditures made pursuant to this section during the year, not
28 to exceed $150.0; and
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1 (iii) The total amount required to be repaid to the State by defaulting officers during the year;
2 and the total amount actually repaid by defaulting officers during the year transferred via
3 Intergovernmental Voucher.
4 Section 55. Effective July 1, 2006, BP# 879 shall receive compensation at a rate of a Tier 1 level Cabinet
5 position as determined by the Compensation Committee.
6 Section 56. (a) Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 69 or any other statutory provision to the contrary, the Office
7 of the Controller General and state agencies are permitted, within the limits of funding provided to support research
8 and education efforts, to enter into agreements directly with the University of Delaware, Delaware State University
9 and Delaware Technical Community College. This authorization is limited to conducting basic or applied research;
10 transferring knowledge regarding scientific and technological advancements; providing practical training to the state
11 and local governments in the application of science or technology; and healthcare professionals education/training
12 and encourages these departments to consider these three institutions as the resource of first resort in meeting any of
13 their research and/or educational needs. The University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Delaware
14 Technical Community College may not charge an overhead or administrative fee in excess of 5 percent to the state
15 in relation to these contracts established under this subsection.
16 (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the Office of
17 Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller General is and state agencies are authorized to contract
18 with the University of Delaware and/or Delaware State University for statistical analysis of data for state operated
19 programs, services, policies and/or procedures. The University of Delaware and/or Delaware State University may
20 not charge an overhead or administrative fee in excess of 10 5 percent to the state in relation to these contracts
21 established under this subsection.
22 Section 57. The General Assembly finds that the establishment of the federal Temporary Assistance for
23 Needy Families (TANF) block grant has left the State vulnerable to deficits from caseload increases attributable to
24 an economic downturn. In order to minimize such exposure, the funds within the Reserve Account for Children
25 Services Cost Recovery Project (CSCRP) Disallowances (10-02-10-20268) shall be available to mitigate, to the
26 extent possible, projected deficits in TANF supported programs within the Department of Health and Social
27 Services. The use of such funds for such purposes shall require the approval of the Director of the Office of
28 Management and Budget and the Controller General.
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1 Section 58. The amount appropriated to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and
2 One-Time Items (10-02-11), Prior Years' Obligations shall be used to pay Personnel Costs and other obligations
3 except coding errors by a school district, which require adjustment of the State's accounts. Except for Personnel
4 Costs obligations, any use of the Prior Years' Obligations appropriation by any agency receiving funds in Section 1
5 of this Act, in excess of the amount reverted from the applicable appropriation within the requesting agency’s
6 internal program unit on June 30 of the fiscal year in which the expense was incurred, will require the requesting
7 agency or school district to reimburse the Prior Years' Obligations appropriation by the amount equal to the excess
8 requested. An appropriation reversion sum does not negate the necessity of encumbering sufficient funds to cover
9 known expenses; proof of circumstances beyond an agency's ability to encumber must be documented on the request
10 for transfer to be excluded from the reimbursement clause. Except for Personnel Costs obligations, all requests for
11 prior year funds to complete the payment of one-time items will require a reimbursement to the Prior Years'
12 Obligations appropriation by the requesting agency from any appropriation other than Personnel Costs. The
13 reimbursement shall be removed from the current fiscal year's budget. The reimbursement clause shall not apply to
14 legal judgments against the agency or school district. A reimbursement under this section shall not be deemed to be
15 prohibited by 10 Del. C. § 8111.
16 Section 59. (a) For the current fiscal year, 29 Del. C. § 6529 is interpreted to include the ability to
17 implement a hiring review process. All state agencies with the exception of Legislative, Judicial, Higher Education
18 and school districts shall be subject to the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6529 as interpreted by this section.
19 Implementation of a hiring review process shall require all positions to be reviewed and approved by the Secretary
20 of the Department of Human Resources and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget prior to filling.
21 All non-cabinet agency hiring requests shall also require the review and approval of the Controller General prior to
22 filling.
23 (b) In the event the authority granted in subsection (a) of this section is implemented, Chapters 3.0 and
24 13.0 of the Merit Rules notwithstanding, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the Director of
25 the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to extend temporary promotions based on agency
26 need until the hiring review process has ended. At the time the hiring review process has ended, those temporary
27 promotions granted during the hiring review process shall be subject to the limitations identified in the Merit Rules
28 governing the duration of temporary promotions.
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1 Section 60. For the current fiscal year, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, pursuant to
2 29 Del. C. § 6529, in conjunction with the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, may implement an
3 overtime management practices review process for all state agencies with the exception of Legislative, Judicial,
4 Higher Education and school districts. Said review shall include, but not be limited to, operational guidelines,
5 guidelines to prohibit excessive utilization, staffing ratios and standard work week schedules for employees. The
6 Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall report to the Governor and the Co-Chairs of the Joint
7 Finance Committee no later than May 1 of each fiscal year on the status of any review process implemented
8 pursuant to this section.
9 Section 61. The appropriation in Section 1 of this Act to Executive, Office of Management and Budget,
10 Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for Appropriated Special Funds for $55,000.0 $91,000.0 ASF shall
11 be used to make adjustments in the amount of state special fund appropriations in the event additional state special
12 funds are received which were not previously anticipated. Such adjustments shall be made in accordance with the
13 approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
14 Section 62. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, for the purposes of developing, implementing,
15 upgrading, and modernizing the State’s Enterprise Resource Programs Planning Systems – PHRST, Time & Labor
16 Attendance, and other PeopleSoft modules, and related systems, necessary adjustments to existing state human
17 resource, benefits, and payroll, and related procedures, as well as fiscal and budget procedures shall be implemented
18 during the current fiscal year with the written approval of the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the
19 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the
20 Controller General.
21 All state organizations shall use all components of the PHRST system if so designated by the State’s
22 Enterprise Resource Planning Executive Sponsors.
23 Section 63. Whenever the annual valuation of the market value of the assets of the Special Pension Fund
24 exceeds the actuarial value of benefits available to persons entitled to receive special pensions by a factor of at least
25 20 percent, the Board of Pension Trustees may transfer the excess over 20 percent or any part of it to the State
26 Employees Pension Fund for the benefit of that fund.
27 Section 64. The Board of Pension Trustees may allocate the pension/health insurance monies received
28 from the State during any month to ensure that funds are available to pay health insurance premiums for retirees in
29 each month and pension benefits as defined in 29 Del. C. § 8308(c)(14).
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1 Section 65. During the fiscal year, the Office of Management and Budget, Facilities Management (10-02-
2 50) shall retain rental fees as ASF authority. The retained portion must be deposited as per state laws and shall be
3 disbursed per Section 1 of this Act.
4 Section 66. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 5117, state agencies may pay for employee
5 parking in the Government Center Parking Garage as long as such payments are continuances of payments made
6 prior to May 31, 1998. Such payments shall cease when the employee leaves the position he or she occupied prior to
7 May 31, 1998.
8 Section 67. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $374.0 in Technology to Executive, Office of Management
9 and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). These funds are to be used for the purpose of providing
10 ongoing replacement needs associated with statewide IT initiatives and/or wireless Internet connectivity in state
11 facilities (e.g., replacement of computers and network switches).
12 Section 68. For the current fiscal year, 29 Del. C. § 6529 is interpreted to include the ability to deposit
13 Special Funds into the General Fund as a measure to control expenditures but not with regard to funds raised by
14 local school districts. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall notify the Co-Chairs of the Joint
15 Finance Committee and the Controller General as to the deposit of these Special Funds into the General Fund.
16 Section 69. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76-01-01) for
17 Educational Assistance. The General Assembly finds that the Delaware National Guard Educational Assistance
18 appropriation may not be sufficient during periods of heightened educational reimbursement requests from Delaware
19 National Guard members. In order to address such demands, the funds within the Office of Management and
20 Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11), shall be available to mitigate, to the extent possible,
21 projected deficits in the Delaware National Guard Educational Assistance. The use of funds for such purposes shall
22 require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
23 Section 70. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Law or this Act to the contrary, pursuant
24 to federal rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, all Coronavirus Relief Fund
25 and American Rescue Plan, Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, and Infrastructure Investment and
26 Jobs Act records and expenditures are subject to a review or audit conducted by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s
27 Inspector General, the State Auditor’s Office or designee. Any misrepresentation, misuse, or mishandling of these
28 funds may be subject to claw-back and other appropriate measures, including the possible reduction or withholding
29 of other State funds.
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1 Section 71. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget has the authority to establish up to 61.0
2 FTEs for the implementation and enforcement efforts associated with Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1 of the
3 151st General Assembly.
4 Section 72. Section 1 of this Act includes appropriations for Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense
5 Fund and Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund in the Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies
6 and One-Time Items (10-02-11). Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Act or the Delaware Code to the
7 contrary, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may transfer funds
8 between these appropriations on an as-needed basis.
9 Section 73. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding in the Executive, Office of Management and
10 Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11) for DE Demographic Studies. Annual public school
11 enrollment projections and other demographic studies will be completed at the direction of the Director of the Office
12 of Management and Budget.
13 Section 74. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding for 1.0 FTE Exempt Administrative Specialist III in
14 Executive, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Council (10-07-01) to be used as dedicated secretarial support for the
15 Executive Director of the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council. This position shall be an exempt position and
16 shall be excluded from classified service as defined under 29 Del. C. § 5903.
17 Section 75. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding for personnel costs and 2.0 FTEs to Executive,
18 Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Council (10-07-01) for the Board of Parole. While the Criminal Justice Council
19 shall provide administrative support and fiscal oversight, the Board of Parole shall otherwise operate independently
20 of the Criminal Justice Council. The Criminal Justice Council shall develop reporting requirements for the Board of
21 Parole; reports shall be submitted by the Board of Parole to the Criminal Justice Council, the Office of Management
22 and Budget and the Office of the Controller General.
23 Section 76. (a) The Delaware State Housing Authority (10-08-01) shall be responsible for administering
24 the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit as defined in 30 Del. C. § 2001-2007. The Neighborhood Assistance Tax
25 Credit Program is intended to foster business investment in low-income communities through financial support to
26 neighborhoods as well as job training, education, crime prevention and community services.
27 (b) The Delaware State Housing Authority shall submit an annual report to the Director of the Office of
28 Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year, which will include but not be
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1 limited to a synopsis of the tax credit program, a detailed list of expenditures and a list of projects that have received
2 tax credit awards.
3 Section 77. The Delaware State Rental Assistance Program shall be administered by the Delaware State
4 Housing Authority to provide rental housing vouchers or affordable rental housing opportunities to program
5 participants referred by state or federal agencies with a need for community-based supportive services. The Director
6 of the Delaware State Housing Authority shall report to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and
7 the Controller General no later than November 15 and March 15 on the expenditures of the Delaware State Rental
8 Assistance Program and include any cost savings achieved by state agencies as a result of a reduction in demand on
9 state institutions.
10 Section 78. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $490.8 and 7.0 FTEs for Contingency –
11 Office of the Inspector General to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time
12 Items (10-02-11). The expenditure of these funds and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the
13 passage of Senate Bill 4 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly establishing an Office of the Inspector
14 General.
15 Section 79. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,520.6 and 30.0 FTEs for Contingency –
16 Bail Reform to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). The
17 expenditure of these funds and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 11 or
18 similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
19 Section 80. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $72.6 for Contingency – Volunteer Fire
20 Funeral Benefits to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11).
21 These funds shall be transferred to the Department of Human Resources, Division of Statewide Benefits and
22 Insurance Coverage, Insurance Coverage Office (16-05-02) contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 28 or similar
23 legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
24 Section 81. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $84.7 and 1.0 FTE for Contingency –
25 Correctional Officer Privacy to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items
26 (10-02-11). The expenditure of these funds and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the passage of
27 Senate Bill 32 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
28 Section 82. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,120.3 and 14.0 FTEs for Contingency –
29 Compassionate Release to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-
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1 02-11). The expenditure of these funds and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the passage of
2 Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 10 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
3 Section 83. Section 1 of this Act provides spending authority of $56.6, an appropriation of $245.1, 0.8 ASF
4 FTE, and 3.3 FTEs for Contingency – Victims Bill of Rights to Executive, Office of Management and Budget,
5 Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-02-11). The authorization of this spending authority, expenditure of these
6 funds, and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 17
7 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
8 Section 84. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $104.7 and 2.0 FTEs for Contingency –
9 Eviction Expungements to Executive, Office of Management and Budget, Contingencies and One-Time Items (10-
10 02-11). The expenditure of these funds and authorization of these FTEs shall be contingent upon the passage of
11 Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 115 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
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2 Section 85. The Chief Information Officer shall not make any changes to the department’s compensation
3 plan regarding any aspect of employee compensation without the approval of the Secretary of the Department of
4 Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Further,
5 sufficient funding within the department must be available for any change to be approved.
6 Section 86. The state government of Delaware recognizes the inherent value in implementing common
7 technology standards. In an effort to establish a single, common electronic messaging platform throughout the State,
8 no state agency shall migrate, change or switch to an alternative network or messaging platform without the express
9 written consent of the Chief Information Officer, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
10 Controller General. Any agency seeking exemption from this requirement must submit a request to the Chief
11 Information Officer clearly stating the reasons why migrating to an alternative platform is necessary.
12 Section 87. (a) The Department of Technology and Information (11-00-00) shall receive a lump sum
13 amount which shall be the product of the general salary increase in Section 8 of this Act and Personnel Costs lines
14 less non-salary driven Other Employment Cost components. Overtime and casual/seasonal components of the
15 Personnel Costs line shall not be part of the calculation. The resultant lump sum amount may be distributed to
16 employees as determined by the Chief Information Officer. However, in no case shall individually awarded
17 increases exceed 10 percent of an individual’s base salary, nor shall the aggregate amount awarded exceed the
18 product of the calculation as described above. Further, in no case shall individually awarded amounts be given
19 retroactively.
20 (b) Adjustments to the Department of Technology and Information pay scale will not be made during the
21 fiscal year without the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Controller General and
22 the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources.
23 (c) As part of agency IT consolidation requiring the redistribution and assignment of agency personnel to
24 support centralized IT services within the Department of Technology and Information, employees in Merit positions
25 that transfer to the department will have the option to remain in a merit status or, within 60 days of transfer, may
26 request to be reclassified to a non-merit status. For purposes of this section, the Department may request to
27 reclassify incumbents choosing a non-merit status within their current budgeted position. Vacant merit positions
28 will be reclassified to non-merit positions with the approval of the Secretary of the Department of Human
29 Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Personnel funding for
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1 General Fund merit positions will transfer to DTI and agencies will be charged the personnel cost for special funded
2 positions.
3 Section 88. The Department of Technology and Information shall provide the Director of the Office of
4 Management and Budget and the Controller General a complete accounting of all direct and indirect charges to state
5 agencies and total revenue derived for the prior fiscal year by September 15. No direct or indirect rates may be
6 increased, nor may additional charges be levied on a state agency without prior approval by the Director of the
7 Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
8 Section 89. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Delaware
9 Department of Technology and Information is hereby prohibited from accessing or providing a legislator’s e-mails,
10 other electronic communications, or phone calls upon the request of another state department or agency, or branch of
11 state government, except pursuant to the consent of the legislator, an Attorney General subpoena or a search warrant
12 or other court order.
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2 Section 90. For the purpose of the audits contracted by the Auditor of Accounts, agencies will be
3 responsible for the cost of the audit written into the signed contract, if the agency was consulted and agreed to the
4 costs prior to the contract being signed. Any overages billed by the contracted audit will be the responsibility of the
5 Auditor of Accounts office unless the agency was made aware of the additional time needed for the audit and
6 approved the time and the additional costs.
7 Section 91. The Auditor of Accounts shall provide an annual plan demonstrating current ASF revenue
8 generation and additional ASF revenue opportunities to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director
9 of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General. Upon receipt and review of the plan, it is the
10 intent of the General Assembly to ensure funding is provided to support adequate staffing levels within the Office of
11 the Auditor of Accounts.
12 Section 92. The Department of Insurance is authorized to borrow from other special fund balances within
13 the Department to address deficits in the Regulatory Revolving Fund as they may occur during the fiscal year,
14 provided, however, that said funds must be reimbursed prior to the end of the fiscal year when practicable.
15 Section 93. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides $5,032.9 $4,810.0 ASF to Other Elective, State Treasurer,
16 Operations and Fund Management (12-05-02), Cash Management Policy Board, authorized by 29 Del. C. c. 27, for
17 the purpose of providing staff support and operational expenses, including payment of fees for banking services. The
18 $5,032.9 $4,810.0 in interest income on bank deposits shall be coded as special fund revenue to provide funds for
19 operation of the Cash Management Policy Board.
20 (b) The State Treasurer is not otherwise authorized to retain banking and/or investment services without
21 the consent of the Cash Management Policy Board, and funds under the custody of the State Treasurer shall be
22 invested consistent with Cash Management Policy Board guidelines pursuant to 29 Del. C. c. 27.
23 Section 94. The Office of the State Treasurer shall develop a rate for the purpose of recovering costs
24 associated with the State’s acceptance of funds through the use of credit, debit and purchasing cards. Cost
25 recoverable activities shall include online transactions as well as traditional card transactions. The initial rate and
26 periodic necessary adjustments to the rate shall be approved by the Office of Management and Budget. The Office
27 of the State Treasurer may initiate an automated revenue reduction process, equal to the approved rate, for all cash
28 receipts received by the aforementioned methods. The Office of the State Treasurer shall provide the agency with a
29 statement of total revenue or payment, less transaction costs and net revenue. In lieu of an automated revenue
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1 reduction process, the Office of the State Treasurer may invoice a state agency for necessary reimbursement. The
2 use of these recovered funds shall be for the sole purpose of payment of Merchant Services fees.
3 Section 95. The Office of the State Treasurer, with the assistance of the Department of Technology and
4 Information and the Delaware Government Information Center, where appropriate, shall evaluate and approve the
5 payment component of all new web-based technology initiatives involving the electronic remittance of funds to the
6 State. Specifically, those projects promoting the use of online credit card payment, online debit card payment,
7 Automated Clearing House payments, “e-checks” and other forms of electronic funds transfer shall be subject to this
8 joint review and approval process. For those agencies that already use online credit card payment, online debit card
9 payment, Automated Clearing House payment, “e-check” or other forms of electronic funds transfer, those agencies
10 shall be exempt from this requirement unless and until such time as their current electronic payment component
11 must undergo any type of upgrade or the contract is due to expire, at which point the agency shall investigate the
12 feasibility of implementing the State’s designated payment component. A standard evaluation form will be designed
13 by the Office of the State Treasurer with the assistance of the Department of Technology and Information and the
14 Government Information Center, where appropriate, and approved by the Office of Management and Budget.
15 Section 96. The Plans Management Board and the Office of the State Treasurer, in conjunction with the
16 Department of Health and Social Services, the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller
17 General, shall explore funding sources to cover the administrative cost of the Achieving a Better Life Experience
18 (ABLE) program established pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 96A.
19 Section 97. Section 1 of this Act includes 1.0 ASF FTE and associated costs to Other Elective, State
20 Treasurer, Reconciliation and Transaction Management (12-05-06) for the Expanding Access for Retirement and
21 Necessary Saving (EARNS) Program authorized by 19 Del. C. c. 38, for the purpose of providing a state
22 administered retirement savings program for small businesses.
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2 Section 98. The Department of Justice shall submit a semi-annual report to the Director of the Office of
3 Management and Budget and Controller General that details the number of Deputy Attorney General FTEs, the
4 source of their funding and the divisions to which they are assigned. These reports are due on November 30 and
5 May 15 of each fiscal year.
6 Section 99. Section 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 17.0 split-funded FTEs (66 percent
7 ASF and 34 percent GF) to Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) to support the Child Support Services function.
8 The Child Support Services function in the Department of Justice will operate on a reimbursement basis, wherein
9 the State makes the initial expenditures and is reimbursed from federal funds controlled by the Department of Health
10 and Social Services. The reimbursement rate for operations will be 66 percent of total direct costs; the
11 reimbursement rate for indirect costs will be 40.75 24.22 percent of federal dollars spent on direct salary costs.
12 Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6404(h)(1) and (2), the Department of Justice shall be
13 allowed to retain the federal reimbursement of direct costs in an ASF account to pay the ASF share of operating
14 expenses associated with the Child Support Services function.
15 The Department of Justice shall also be allowed to retain up to a maximum of $30.0 of the departmental
16 portion of indirect cost recoveries for this function to support the agency's overhead and $16.3 to be applied to the
17 State's share for four clerical positions. The statewide portion of indirect cost recoveries will be deposited into the
18 indirect cost account in the Office of Management and Budget. The remainder of the indirect cost recoveries and any
19 unused portion of indirect cost funds in the Department of Justice will be deposited into a separate account and
20 retained to support the General Fund portion of the budget for this function in subsequent years.
21 Adjustments to ASF spending authority for the Department of Justice may be made upon the concurrence
22 and approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
23 Section 100. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 ASF FTE Legal Administrative
24 Specialist II (BP# 8131) in Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). In order to provide funding for this position, the
25 Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (40-00-00) shall allocate monies to the Department of
26 Justice by July 15 of each fiscal year.
27 Section 101. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs in Consumer Protection and 3.0 ASF FTEs in
28 Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) for activities associated with the regulation of credit counseling and debt
29 management companies as authorized in 6 Del. C. c. 24A, the Delaware Uniform Debt-Management Services Act.
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1 Section 102. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds for the Victim Compensation Assistance Program in
2 Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). The Department of Justice shall provide semi-annual reports regarding the
3 Victim Compensation Assistance Program to the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of the Controller
4 General by July 31 and January 31 of each fiscal year. The report shall include financial updates for the Victim
5 Compensation Assistance Program, including federal and state expenditures, revenues and balances.
6 Section 103. Section 1 of this Act includes 1.0 FTE Deputy Attorney General and associated funding in
7 Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01) for the Criminal Division to prosecute cases involving special victim’s unit
8 in either Sussex and/or Kent Counties and must be used exclusively in the Special Victim’s Unit.
9 Section 104. Effective January 3, 2019 no person holding one of the following positions shall retain tenure
10 pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 2511 while serving in that position unless, prior to immediately occupying the position,
11 said person had been regularly employed on a full-time basis by the Department of Justice for at least 18 months:
12 BP# 9386, BP# 1265, BP# 100275, BP# 6722, BP# 67521, BP# 6260 and BP# 6705. Any employee who has
13 already attained tenure prior to the effective date shall not be affected by this section.
14 Section 105. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation to Legal, Office of Defense Services, Office
15 of Conflicts Counsel (15-02-03) for the Office of Conflicts Counsel. The Office of Defense Services, per the Chief
16 Defender, may use such appropriation to recruit and retain contract attorneys in the Office of Conflicts Counsel.
17 The Chief Defender and the Chief of the Office of Conflicts Counsel, Assistant Public Defender V/Chief Conflicts
18 Counsel (BP# 85743), may decide upon, but are not limited to, the following options: implementing new contract
19 rates, including setting regional or market-based contract rate structures; increasing the number of contracts; and/or
20 splitting full-time contracts into part-time contracts. Upon the approval by the Director of the Office of
21 Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Chief Defender may implement any combination of these
22 or other reasonable options in an effort to maximize the recruitment and retention of qualified attorneys to serve the
23 Office of Conflicts Counsel.
24 Section 106. Amend § 17, Chapter 473, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware by making deletions as
25 shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
26 Section 17. This Act takes effect 6 months 1 year after the enactment of a constitutional amendment
27 permitting preventive detention, as proposed by Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 11 of the 152nd General
28 Assembly.
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1 Section 107. Amend § 18, Chapter 473, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware by deleting Section 18 in its
2 entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
3 “Amend § 3, Chapter 72, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware by making deletions as shown by strike
4 through and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
5 Section 3. This Act shall expire upon the enactment of the constitutional amendment regarding bail found
6 in Senate Bill No. 11 of the 151st General Assembly.
7 Section 3. This Act expires 1 year after the enactment of a constitutional amendment permitting preventive
8 detention, as proposed by Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 11 of the 152nd General Assembly.
9 Section 108. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 1.0 FTE Dental Assistant (BP# 2921) in
10 Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Law, Administrative
11 Code, Regulations, or administrative policies to the contrary, upon enactment, this position shall be reclassified as a
12 Special Investigator/State Detective IV and must be used exclusively in the Department of Justice’s Human
13 Trafficking Unit.
14 Section 109. Section 1 of this Act provides spending authority of $270.0 in Consumer Protection and 1.0
15 ASF FTE position to Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). This authority shall be contingent upon the passage
16 of Senate Bill 40 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly. Section 1 of this Act also includes 1.0 ASF
17 FTE Dental Assistant (BP# 3239) in Legal, Department of Justice (15-01-01). Notwithstanding any other provision
18 of the Delaware Law, Administrative Code, Regulations, or administrative policies to the contrary, upon enactment,
19 this position shall be reclassified as an ASF Deputy Attorney General (DAG) V and must be used in connection
20 with the performance of necessary duties to comply with the provisions of Senate Bill 40 or similar legislation of
21 the 153rd General Assembly.
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1 HUMAN RESOURCES
2 Section 110. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources is authorized to create a State of
3 Delaware Merit Employee Mediation Program within state agencies selected by the Secretary and, notwithstanding
4 Chapters 12.0 and 18.0 of the Merit Rules and/or any provision of Delaware Code to the contrary, the Secretary of
5 the Department of Human Resources is further authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the said
6 program. Matters that may be grieved shall be eligible for mediation. Matters that are otherwise not subject to the
7 Merit grievance procedure may be eligible for the Mediation Program. With the consent of the employee and
8 employing agency, participation in the Mediation Program will be offered as a voluntary alternative to the ordinary
9 grievance procedure. All mediation proceedings shall be deemed confidential. If a grievance is subjected to
10 mediation pursuant to this section, normal timelines associated with the filing of a grievance shall be tolled pending
11 the completion of mediation. If an employee has filed a formal grievance, subsequent mutual consent to mediation
12 will cause the grievance to be held in abeyance pending completion of mediation and the timelines that would
13 otherwise have applied to the grievance shall likewise be tolled pending completion of mediation. Upon completion
14 of mediation, an employee may continue to grieve and the normal timelines provided for grievances shall then
15 apply. The Mediation Program is not intended to limit other dispute resolution procedures available to an agency or
16 an employee or to deny a person a right granted under federal or other state law, including the right to an
17 administrative or judicial hearing.
18 Section 111. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources shall continue to assume the central
19 leadership role for the Executive branch over all matters relating to personnel and labor relations affecting the
20 Executive branch and its departments and agencies, including collective bargaining negotiations with employee
21 organizations, labor arbitration, Public Employment Relations Board, Department of Labor, Equal Employment
22 Opportunity Commission and other administrative proceedings. The Secretary of the Department of Human
23 Resources shall also, on behalf of the State, approve and sign all collective bargaining agreements and any other
24 agreements or arrangements made involving employee organizations that represent employees subject to Executive
25 branch authority.
26 Section 112. Any other statutory provision notwithstanding, any change to the Merit Rules required by an
27 Act of the Legislature shall be codified in the Merit Rules by the Department of Human Resources.
28 Section 113. The Secretary of the Department of Human Resources in conjunction with agencies is
29 authorized to develop pilot talent acquisition and retention initiative programs for hard to fill positions. The criteria
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1 to define and identify hard to fill positions shall be developed by the Department of Human Resources.
2 Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, such programs shall be approved by the Secretary of the
3 Department of Human Resources, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
4 Agencies approved for a talent acquisition or retention program must have resources available to fund such
5 initiatives. Approvals granted will be through the remainder of the fiscal year in which approved. Justification to
6 support continuation of programs through the next fiscal year shall be submitted to the Department of Human
7 Resources no later than May 1. Such justification shall include, but not be limited to, baseline data, new initiatives,
8 results from new initiatives, i.e. increased applicant pool, etc.
9 Section 114. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $25.0 in GEAR Award to Department of Human
10 Resources, Division of Training and Human Resource Solutions (16-07-01). Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 59 or
11 any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the Department of Human Resources is further
12 authorized to establish the GEAR Public-Private (P3) Innovation and Efficiency Award (GEAR Award) in
13 conjunction with the existing Governor’s Team Excellence Award program managed by the Department of Human
14 Resources. The GEAR Award recognizes and incentivizes individuals or groups of State employees who can
15 demonstrate successful implementations of innovative, continuous improvement projects with verifiable and
16 sustainable results in process and/or service quality, speed or cost savings. Those selected for the award will serve
17 as models that promote interest and awareness in State government continuous improvement activities, encourage
18 information sharing and demonstrate the advantage of leveraging successful strategies to other organizations.
19 Awardees will receive GEAR Award funds as a one-time supplemental bonus as part of their compensation. The
20 State appropriates funds to cover 50 percent of the base award plus associated other employment costs with the
21 remaining 50 percent of the base award to be matched by contributions from non-State entities. The GEAR Award,
22 including award criteria, and funds for this award shall be administered by the Department of Human Resources in
23 partnership with the GEAR Board, or team selected by the GEAR Board.
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2 Section 115. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 FTEs (BP# 65750 and 927), and
3 $180.0 for International Trade of Delaware in the Department of State, Office of the Secretary, Administration (20-
4 01-01). The employees will remain exempt from classified service in accordance with 29 Del. C. § 5903 and will
5 retain current compensation levels in addition to enacted salary policy.
6 (b) The International Development Group shall be the primary entity for the State related to all
7 international trade matters including: export and import assistance to Delaware residents and businesses;
8 international trade missions; and coordination with other state agencies, departments, international organizations,
9 international commissions and councils.
10 (c) The International Development Group shall be designated as the primary contact for the State
11 regarding all international trade matters with the business community; U.S. federal agencies; regional, national and
12 international organizations; foreign governments; and other domestic and international trade organizations
13 worldwide.
14 (d) The International Development Group shall be responsible to host, arrange and coordinate the schedule
15 for international trade delegations and foreign government officials visiting the State.
16 Section 116. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of State, Delaware Public
17 Archives (20-03-01) for the Delaware Heritage Commission. Of that amount, $7.0 shall be used at the discretion of
18 the Delaware Heritage Commission for scholar awards, challenge grants and publications.
19 Section 117. Section 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority in the line item Historical Marker
20 Maintenance to the Department of State, Delaware Public Archives (20-03-01) for replacement, repair and
21 refurbishing of historical markers.
22 Section 118. Section 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority for Technology Infrastructure Fund in the
23 Department of State, Corporations (20-05-01). All revenues derived as a result of 8 Del. C. § 391(h)(1), 6 Del. C. §
24 15-1207(b)(1), 6 Del. C. § 17-1107(b)(1), 6 Del. C. § 18-1105(b)(1) and 12 Del. C § 3813(b)(1) will be deposited
25 into this fund to be used for technological and infrastructure enhancements, ongoing maintenance, operational
26 expenses for Corporations, additional technology projects in the Department of State including projects that support
27 the operations of the Delaware Veterans Home, electronic government information projects and library technology
28 initiatives including grants to ensure a three-year replacement cycle for hardware, software and peripherals used to
29 support public access computing and other statewide and local library services. Of the amount appropriated to the
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1 Technology Infrastructure Fund, $25.0 will be used for the operation of the Newsline Service as provided by the
2 Department of Health and Social Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35-08-01). Quarterly
3 reports regarding the status of this fund shall be made by the Department of State to the Director of the Office of
4 Management and Budget and the Controller General.
5 Section 119. The Delaware Heritage Commission shall explore the feasibility of the publication of out of
6 print and new books and writings on Delaware History. Further, the Delaware Heritage Commission shall
7 investigate which writings in these categories would be valuable for republication. A report shall be made to the
8 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General and by December 1 of each fiscal
9 year.
10 Section 120. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of State, Libraries (20-08-01) for
11 Library Standards. Of that amount, Libraries may reserve up to 10 percent for planning and evaluation grants to
12 determine each library’s attainment of state and federal library standards. The remaining funds shall be paid to
13 libraries in two installments equal to 50 percent of the total amount allocated to that library, one installment upon
14 signature of the contract and the second installment in January of the fiscal year. Funds granted to any library under
15 the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 66, if unspent at the end of the fiscal year, shall not revert to the General Fund, but
16 instead shall be held in an account for the benefit of the library from which the unspent funds came. These funds
17 may be spent in subsequent years for purposes described in 29 Del. C. c. 66. The use of such carryover funds shall
18 not be used as part of any subsequent years' formula payment.
19 Section 121. The Department of State shall establish the shift differential for Licensed Practical Nurses
20 employed at the Delaware Veterans Home at 10 percent for 3-11 shifts on weekdays and 7-3 shifts on weekends.
21 The shift differential shall be established at 15 percent for 11-7 shifts on weekdays and 3-11 shifts on weekends.
22 The shift differential for the 11-7 weekend shifts shall be established at 20 percent. To the extent or where an
23 employee is covered by a collective bargaining agreement pursuant to 19 Del. C. § 1311A, the terms and conditions
24 of said agreement shall apply.
25 Section 122. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Delaware Code, the Department of State shall
26 have the authority to fill vacant positions at the Delaware Veterans Home with qualified applicants for the Certified
27 Nursing Assistant, Activity Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Dentist classifications by
28 agency recruitment efforts unless an eligibility list is required by federal law for that position.
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1 Section 123. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102(a) and 5 Del. C. § 1106, the Office of
2 the State Banking Commissioner is authorized to retain $150.0 of the Bank Franchise Tax for costs associated with
3 the collection and administration of the Bank Franchise Tax. Also, an additional $75.0 of the Bank Franchise Tax
4 shall be used for costs associated with consumer education and information programs with approval of final
5 allocations by the Controller General.
6 Section 124. Notwithstanding 5 Del. C. § 105(e) or the provision in the fourth sentence of 5 Del. C. §
7 127(b), the minimum supervisory assessment to any institution, regardless of whether the examination is or may be
8 conducted within the state or outside the State, shall be waived for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
9 Section 125. The Delaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01) will continue to use revenue
10 from the Blue Collar Training Fund for the Workforce Development Grant. Funding for this grant shall be
11 maintained at current levels. The Delaware Economic Development Authority is also authorized to use revenue
12 from the Blue Collar Training Fund to provide required State funds to match federal funding received by the
13 Delaware Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
14 Section 126. Section 1 of this Act appropriates ASF authority to Department of State, Division of Small
15 Business, Delaware Tourism Office (20-10-02) for Tourism Marketing, and National High School Wrestling
16 Tournament. These funds shall be payable by the Delaware Tourism Office in annual allotments.
17 Section 127. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the fiscal year interest earnings of the
18 Delaware Strategic Fund as provided for in 29 Del. C. § 8727A shall, to the extent of such interest earnings, be used
19 in the following order and manner, not to exceed the amounts so noted:
20 (a) The first $320.9 shall be used for the general operating expenses of the Division of Small Business.
21 Should interest earnings not be available by September 1, funding shall be made available directly from the
22 Delaware Strategic Fund.
23 (b) The next $400.0 shall be used for the general operating expenses of the Small Business Development
24 Center. Should interest earnings not be available by December 31 the center shall receive funding directly from the
25 Delaware Strategic Fund for said expenses and shall waive further interest earnings for that period.
26 (c) The next $300.0 shall be used to continue the Delaware Business Marketing Program within the
27 Delaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01). Should interest earnings not be available by September 1,
28 funding shall be made directly from the Delaware Strategic Fund. It is the intent of the General Assembly that these
29 funds shall be used for business marketing and recruitment. These funds may be used together with non-state
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1 contributions to the Delaware Business Marketing Program. However, in the event that non-state contributions are
2 not available, or in the event such contributions are insufficient to fully access the resources of the Delaware
3 Business Marketing Program, it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Delaware Business Marketing
4 Program shall continue to fully operate using only the interest earnings on the Delaware Strategic Fund as provided
5 for in 29 Del. C. § 8727A.
6 In the event that non-state contributions are available, they may be made in cash or in-kind. Non-state cash
7 contributions shall be deposited in a special fund for business marketing and recruitment purposes only. Non-state
8 in-kind contributions shall be valued at their fair market value and documented by the Delaware Economic
9 Development Authority in connection with the Delaware Business Marketing Program.
10 When non-state contributions are used, expenditures of the program shall be divided between non-state
11 contributions and state funds for any fiscal year’s appropriations such that non-state contributions are not less than
12 50 percent of total expenditures. Of the 50 percent non-state contributions, up to 25 percent shall be cash
13 contributions, and up to 25 percent shall be in-kind contributions. These funds shall not be used for hiring full-time
14 employees. Allocations shall be made by the Director of the Division of Small Business with the approval of the
15 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
16 On or before December 1 the Director of the Division of Small Business shall provide to the Director of
17 the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General a report on the Delaware Business Marketing
18 Program. The report shall include an itemized list of all non-state cash and in-kind contributions received, total
19 expenditures and an assessment of the program to date.
20 (d) The next $150.0 shall be used to provide customized information technology training to small and
21 medium-sized businesses through grants made by Delaware Technical Community College I.T. Learning Center.
22 Should interest earnings not be available by September 1, funding shall be made available directly from the
23 Delaware Strategic Fund.
24 (e) Any remaining funds shall be used for the purposes of the Delaware Strategic Fund.
25 Section 128. During the fiscal year the State of Delaware, through the Delaware Tourism Office and the
26 Riverfront Development Corporation, shall be entitled to charter the Kalmar Nyckel. Said use is to include docked
27 guest entertaining privileges and/or day sails at no cost for as many State of Delaware guests as is consistent with
28 Kalmar Nyckel safety policies. Scheduling for State and Riverfront Development Corporation use of the Kalmar
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1 Nyckel shall be at mutually agreeable times and locations to the Kalmar Nyckel, the Delaware Tourism Office on
2 behalf of the State of Delaware and the Riverfront Development Corporation.
3 Section 129. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of State, Division of Small
4 Business, Delaware Economic Development Authority (20-10-01) for Business Incubators. This appropriation is
5 supplemented by $175.0 of the fiscal year interest earnings of the Delaware Strategic Fund. The Department shall
6 award these funds to local economic development organizations supporting business development. The provisions
7 of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply.
8 Section 130. The World Trade Center Delaware shall work in cooperation with the Delaware Prosperity
9 Partnership, the Department of State, and other state offices to promote foreign trade and investment in the State of
10 Delaware. As such, the World Trade Center may be a contact for the State regarding international trade matters with
11 the business community; U.S. federal agencies; regional, national and international organizations; and other
12 domestic and international trade organizations worldwide, as well as assist in hosting and coordinating international
13 trade delegations and foreign government officials visiting the State.
14 Section 131. (a) In accordance with an Order of the Court of Chancery, dated October 12, 2020, approving
15 a settlement between the parties in In Re Delaware Public Schools Litigation, Section 1 of this Act makes an
16 appropriation to Department of State, Administration, Office of the Secretary (20-01-01) in Equity Ombudsperson
17 Program to provide three Ombudspersons, one to serve in each county. The program shall focus on non-legal
18 interventions with school districts to resolve disputes or complaints concerning different or unfair treatment of
19 students, including disparate discipline, inequitable access to school programs, or other similar disputes or
20 complaints. The program shall also serve students in charter schools. The Ombudspersons shall act as non-lawyer
21 advocates for students and their families in any proceedings conducted by schools or local, state, or federal
22 education agencies. If determined to be appropriate and desirable, the contracted supplier may seek pro bono, or
23 subcontract for legal services.
24 (b) The Department of State shall provide an annual report to the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs, the
25 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General, on the activities of the Equity
26 Ombudsperson Program. The report shall include details on the contracted vendors, the number of disputes or
27 complaints received, the status of the complaints, and the expenditures of the program. The report shall be submitted
28 by December 1 of each fiscal year.
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1 Section 132. Section 1 of this Act transfers 1.0 FTE Administrative Management (BP#65750) from
2 Executive, Office of the Governor (10-01-01) to the Department of State, Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs
3 (20-01-02). This position and associated funding shall be used to meet the requirements of House Substitute 1 to
4 House Bill 1 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
5 Section 133. The Department of State shall identify and appoint 1.0 FTE vacant position to be dedicated
6 toward addressing immigrant issues in Delaware. The position shall serve as an information clearinghouse for State
7 agencies on immigration-related information impacting immigrants in this State, assist and provide information to
8 new and prospective immigrant residents of this State, and coordinate as necessary with the Office of Immigration
9 Assistance within the Department of Justice.
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1 FINANCE
2 Section 134. The Department of Finance, Office of the Secretary (25-01-01) is authorized during the fiscal
3 year to maintain special funds with the State Treasurer for the acquisition of technology and payment of other costs
4 incidental (including the hiring of seasonal employees) to the implementation and maintenance of computer systems
5 at the Office of the Secretary or Revenue (25-06-01). Deposits to the special funds shall be from the collection of
6 delinquent taxes and shall not exceed the amount specified in Section 1 of this Act. Within that amount, a revenue
7 collection and reporting system is authorized to be funded from the deposit of all revenues derived from penalties
8 and interest associated with the collection of such delinquent taxes to accumulate in such fund with quarterly reports
9 regarding the status of this fund made by the Department of Finance to the Director of the Office of Management
10 and Budget and the Controller General.
11 Section 135. Revenue (25-06-01) is authorized to establish and maintain a special fund with the State
12 Treasurer for the purpose of contracting and/or employing personnel for the collection of delinquent state taxes and
13 other debts that Revenue has undertaken to collect. The contracts and/or personnel may provide for 1) collection or
14 assistance in collection of delinquent accounts from businesses or persons; and/or 2) audit of business and personal
15 taxables under the direct supervision of Revenue management; and/or 3) audit of physical inventory of alcoholic
16 beverage wholesalers. Deposits to the special fund shall be from the collection of delinquent taxes. A detailed
17 report on all expenditures from and collections to this special fund shall be sent annually to the Director of the
18 Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Unencumbered balances on June 30 in excess of
19 $300.0 shall revert to the General Fund. The Department of Finance may undertake pilot programs to improve the
20 collection of delinquent state taxes and other debts including, but not limited to, the domestication of judgments
21 outside of Delaware, additional legal processing efforts, related follow-up and staffing, and associated technology.
22 In the event that the Department of Finance’s operational or contractual expenses related to such collections
23 programs shall exceed the amount in Section 1 in the Division of Revenue (25-06-01) of this Act, the ASF budget in
24 Section 1 of this Act may be amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the
25 Office of Management and Budget.
26 Section 136. The Director of Revenue shall have the authority to accept, on whatever terms and conditions
27 they may establish, payment by credit card of taxes, fees and other obligations that Revenue has undertaken to
28 collect. The Director is authorized to enter into contracts for the processing of credit card payments and fees
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1 associated with such contracts. The ASF authority for delinquent collections may be used to pay for fees and
2 expenses associated with the collection of taxes by credit cards.
3 Section 137. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Secretary of Finance or their designee
4 shall have the authority to enter into agreements according to which contingency and other fees are provided to
5 persons locating or substantiating property to be escheated to the State or to other persons identifying abandoned
6 property by means of audit or otherwise. Section 1 of this Act authorizes the Department of Finance, Office of the
7 Secretary (25-01-01) to maintain an Escheat ASF account (appropriation 60507) with the State Treasurer from
8 which charges relating to receiving and processing remittances and reports by holders, and claims by owners of
9 abandoned property, as well as advertising and travel fees and associated costs may be paid, and into which
10 abandoned property remittances may, at the discretion of the Secretary, be deposited; and from which contingency
11 and other fees, including legal expenses incident to escheat compliance and enforcement, may be paid to
12 compensate persons locating or substantiating property or developing or maintaining systems that permit the State
13 to substantiate and accept property to be escheated to the State or to other persons identifying abandoned property
14 by means of audit or otherwise, and into which abandoned property remittances may, at the discretion of the
15 Secretary, be deposited.
16 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the Secretary of Finance or their designee may enter into
17 or maintain escrow, custodian or similar agreements for the purpose of protecting the State's interest in property to
18 be escheated or fees payable pursuant to the aforesaid agreements. In the event that the Department of Finance’s
19 amount of contractual services for escheat enforcement shall exceed the amount in Section 1 of this Act due to
20 higher than anticipated legal expenses or audit or other collections, the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be
21 amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and
22 Budget. In the event that such excess collections result in revenues exceeding the threshold established by 29 Del.
23 C. § 6102(s), such threshold shall be increased by an amount equal to any increases in appropriation 60507.
24 Unencumbered cash balances on June 30 for Escheat in excess of $7,275.0 shall revert to the General Fund.
25 Section 138. (a) In the event that the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) amount of Contractual Services
26 exceeds the amount in Section 1 of this Act due to increased lottery ticket sales (traditional, sports and other
27 products), the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller
28 General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, provided that the total operating budget for this
29 fiscal year shall not exceed 20 percent of gross sales as limited by 29 Del. C. § 4815(a).
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1 (b) In the event that the State Lottery Office’s amount of Contractual Services shall exceed the amount in
2 Section 1 of this Act due to increased video lottery net proceeds, the ASF budget in Section 1 of this Act may be
3 amended by the Secretary of Finance, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and
4 Budget, subject to the limitations outlined in 29 Del. C. § 4815(b).
5 Section 139. Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4815(b)(3)(c) and 29 Del. C. § 4815(d)(1)(b), funds from the State
6 Lottery Fund shall be released to an appropriately established account within the Department of Health and Social
7 Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00) on or before the 15th day of each month, the amount of
8 which shall be based on the results of video lottery operations and table game operations, respectively conducted
9 during the immediately preceding month.
10 Section 140. Pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4805(b)(4), the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) is authorized to enter
11 into an agreement with other state lotteries for participation in multi-jurisdictional, wide-area, progressive video
12 lottery games. The State Lottery Office is authorized to contract with these other state lotteries for the procurement
13 of services for implementation of multi-jurisdictional, wide-area, progressive video lottery games, and the
14 provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply.
15 Section 141. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $52,808.3 $52,889.6 ASF in the
16 Department of Finance, State Lottery Office (25-07-01) for Contractual Services. Up to $300.0 ASF of that amount
17 may be used for the marketing and promotion of prevention and treatment services related to compulsive gambling,
18 including mobile betting.
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2 Section 142. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Delaware Code, the Department of Health and
3 Social Services shall have authority to fill vacant positions with qualified applicants for the Certified Nursing
4 Assistant, Active Treatment Facilitator, Activity Therapist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Physician,
5 Dentist, Psychiatrist and Teacher of students with visual impairment classifications by agency recruitment efforts
6 unless an eligibility list is required by federal law for that position.
7 Section 143. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funding and 2.0 FTEs to the Department of Health and
8 Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for Home and Community-Based Services Ombudspersons
9 (HCBSO). These positions will report directly to the State Long-Term Care Ombudsperson and will serve as a
10 principal point of contact for adult home and community-based consumers. The HCBSO will function as a mediator
11 and facilitate conflict resolution relative to services for adults residing in home and community-based settings
12 and/or receiving services from providers licensed to provide home and community-based services in the State of
13 Delaware. In addition, the HCBSO will contribute to the development of state long-term care policy by means of
14 sharing data, information and funding from an array of home and community-based service system monitoring and
15 related activities.
16 Section 144. (a) Results of investigations conducted by the Audit and Recovery Management Services
17 (ARMS) concerning any and all public welfare and Purchase of Child Care programs administered by the
18 Department of Health and Social Services that indicate intentional program violation, inadvertent household error or
19 agency error are processed for collection of overpayment. Additionally, cases of intentional program violation of
20 the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
21 programs shall be adjudicated for Administrative Disqualification. Cases of probable or prosecutable fraud shall be
22 transmitted to the Department of Justice directly by the Director of the Office of the Secretary, Administration. The
23 Department of Justice shall prosecute those cases deemed actionable and return the rest to the Department of Health
24 and Social Services for collection of overpayment. The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services
25 shall file an annual report directly with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
26 General.
27 (b) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $232.8 ASF in the Department of Health and Social
28 Services, Office of the Secretary, Administration (35-01-20) for Program Integrity for the operation of the ARMS
29 unit. Revenue from ARMS collections related to Public Assistance and Purchase of Child Care programs shall fund
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1 this account. All revenue in excess of the Program Integrity’s ASF authority shall be deposited as designated by 29
2 Del. C. § 6102.
3 Section 145. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $9,099.8 $11,504.1 in Department of Health and Social
4 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) under Early Intervention for the Part C Birth to Three
5 Program; $152.5 $165.6 in Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and
6 Behavioral Health Services, Prevention/Early Intervention (37-04-20) for the Birth to Three Program; and $267.9 in
7 the Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for
8 the Interagency Resource Management Committee (IRMC). IRMC shall consult and advise the lead agency in
9 setting program eligibility standards, shall have the authority to allocate such funds and may advise on the use of
10 other funds specifically designated for this project. Section 1 of this Act includes 29.5 FTEs in Department of
11 Health and Social Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20); 2.0 FTEs in the Department of Services
12 for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Prevention/Early Intervention
13 (37-04-20); and 2.0 FTEs in the Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support Programs, Special
14 Needs Programs (95-03-20) to provide appropriate service coordination and transition services for children birth to
15 three, selected through the early intervention process to ensure compliance with federal regulations and a
16 coordinated transition with their respective local education agencies. In addition, IRMC may recommend the
17 transfer of General Fund positions and/or General Fund dollars from the Department of Health and Social Services
18 as necessary to operate this program.
19 (b) The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services shall ensure that under the Part C Birth
20 to Three Program, no child will be denied services because of their parent's inability to pay. The following will be
21 adhered to by the Department of Health and Social Services in developing Part C-vendor agreements: 1) vendors
22 will agree to bill third party insurance including Medicaid and clients; 2) client fees will be based on the
23 Department of Health and Social Services scale developed by the Ability to Pay Committee and found in the
24 department's policy Memorandum 37 the Birth to Three Early Intervention Program shall not charge any family fees
25 for early intervention services, as defined in 34 CFR Section 303.13, that are identified in the child’s Individualized
26 Family Service Plans (IFSPs); and 3) those agencies who have sliding payment scales currently will be permitted to
27 continue using them as long as those scales do not require a greater financial burden than that of the Department of
28 Health and Social Services scale.
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1 (c) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social Services, for the
2 Birth to Three Program. Of that amount, $150.0 is appropriated to provide evaluation and direct services for
3 children.
4 Section 146. The Department of Health and Social Services shall work with the Department of Education
5 to make improvements to the Purchase of Care system to support children with special needs, including reducing the
6 administrative burden on families and child care providers. The Departments shall continue to make improvement
7 on steps as recommended in the progress report dated May 2023 regarding the identification and funding for
8 children with special needs, including:
9 (a) The Departments shall develop a system that relies on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
10 and IFSPs as documentation and data matching, and conduct the related implementation steps including:
11 i. The Department shall complete a legal review by October 1, 2024, to ensure that the new policies
12 and procedures comply with State and Federal laws.
13 ii. i. The Departments shall identify components of regulation updates and develop agency MOUs by
14 November 1, 2024 2025.
15 The Departments shall develop a process by which other areas of need and diagnoses shall be identified and
16 supported by November 1, 2024 2025.
17 Section 147. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $1,980.2 in DIMER Operations to Department of
18 Health and Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and
19 Research (DIMER) to provide funding to medical schools and health systems to promote the availability of seats for
20 further education. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply.
21 (b) Any changes from the current allocation must receive prior approval from the Director of the Office of
22 Management and Budget and the Controller General.
23 (c) Any scholarship program developed by the DIMER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions
24 that will be coordinated with the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and
25 enforcement. In designing a scholarship program, the DIMER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a
26 continuing supply of physicians for Delaware. Scholarships will be approved by the Delaware Health Care
27 Commission, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
28 Section 148. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $200.0 in DIDER Operations to the Department of
29 Health and Social Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the Delaware Institute of Dental Education and
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1 Research (DIDER) to provide funding to dental schools to promote the availability of seats for further education.
2 The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply.
3 (b) Any scholarship program developed by the DIDER Board shall be repaid under terms and conditions
4 coordinated with the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement.
5 In designing a scholarship program, the DIDER Board shall consider the need to assure that there is a continuing
6 supply of dentists for Delaware. Scholarships shall be approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission, the
7 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
8 Section 149. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $198.4 to the Department of Health and Social
9 Services, Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the DIMER Loan Repayment Program.
10 (b) Any loan program developed by the DIMER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions
11 coordinated by the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement.
12 In designing a loan program, the DIMER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a continuing supply of
13 physicians for Delaware. The loan repayment allocation of $198.4 shall be used to recruit physicians or other
14 practitioners eligible under the loan repayment program and to recruit and retain practitioners in underserved areas
15 of Delaware. Loans and loan repayment programs will be approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission, the
16 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
17 Section 150. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $17.5 to the Department of Health and Social Services,
18 Office of the Secretary (35-01-10) for the DIDER Loan Repayment Program.
19 (b) Any loan program developed by the DIDER Board will be repaid under terms and conditions
20 coordinated by the Delaware Health Care Commission, who shall be responsible for monitoring and enforcement.
21 In designing a loan program, the DIDER Board will consider the need to assure that there is a continuing supply of
22 dentists for Delaware. The loan repayment allocation of $17.5 shall be used to recruit dentists or other practitioners
23 eligible under the loan repayment program. Loans and loan repayment programs will be approved by the Delaware
24 Health Care Commission, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
25 Section 151. The Department of Health and Social Services is authorized to contract with a cooperative
26 multi-state purchasing contract alliance for the procurement of pharmaceutical products, services and allied
27 supplies. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply to such contract. Prior to entering into any such
28 contracts, the department will obtain the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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1 Section 152. (a) The amount appropriated by Section 1 of this Act to the Department of Health and Social
2 Services for Title XIX Federal Programs Medicaid shall be expended solely in accordance with the following
3 conditions and limitations:
4 (1) This appropriation shall be used for the purpose of continuing the program of medical assistance
5 provided within the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act and the requirement of
6 Section 121(a) of P.L. 89-97 and all subsequent amendments enacted by the Congress of the
7 United States and commonly known as Title XIX of the Social Security Act; and
8 (2) The State Plan of medical care to be carried out by the Department of Health and Social Services
9 shall meet the requirement for Federal Financial Participation under the aforementioned Title
10 XIX.
11 (b) Funds appropriated by Section 1 of this Act for Title XIX Medicaid may be expended by the Department
12 of Health and Social Services for covered direct client services as well as transportation and disease management.
13 Funds may be expended for other administrative costs involved in carrying out the purpose of this section if
14 approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
15 (c) The funds hereby appropriated for Medicaid shall be expended only on condition that the program is
16 approved and federal matching funds are provided by the appropriate federal agency except that funds may be
17 expended to cover certain mental health services received by Medicaid eligible clients even though the federal
18 government has terminated matching funds.
19 (d) The Department of Health and Social Services shall file a report to the Director of the Office of
20 Management and Budget and the Controller General of all services provided by the Medicaid appropriation. The
21 report shall clearly identify any services that were changed, added or deleted during the current fiscal year. This
22 report is due by May 15 of each fiscal year.
23 Section 153. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Social Services,
24 Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) for various programs that pay for health care. In the Medicaid
25 program, federal regulations mandate that drug companies must provide rebates in order to participate in the
26 program. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) shall establish a drug rebate process for any
27 prescription benefits provided to clients enrolled in the following non-Medicaid programs administered by the
28 Department of Health and Social Services, including but not limited to: the Delaware Prescription Assistance
29 Program, the Delaware Healthy Children Program, the Renal Disease program and the Cancer Treatment program.
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1 The division shall establish a rebate process that it determines is in the best interests of the citizens who are being
2 served. The rebate amount shall be calculated using the full methodology prescribed by the federal government for
3 the Medicaid program. In addition, the division is authorized to negotiate rebates with drug companies for both
4 Medicaid and other programs. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the division
5 shall deposit any drug rebate funds received, as well as third party insurance collections (minus retention amounts)
6 and other collections into the appropriate Medicaid and Medical Assistance program account and use them to meet
7 program costs.
8 (b) Section 1 of this Act also makes appropriations to other agencies of state government for health care
9 programs that purchase drugs. DMMA shall work with other state agencies to develop a drug rebate process for
10 these programs.
11 (c) The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of Health
12 and Social Services shall continue to analyze cost containment initiatives in the area of additional drug rebates for
13 prescription drugs. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Secretary of the Department of
14 Health and Social Services shall confer with the Controller General and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance
15 Committee.
16 Section 154. The Department of Health and Social Services is authorized to contract for the procurement
17 of managed care services for the Delaware Medical Assistance Program. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not
18 apply to such contracts.
19 Section 155. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
20 Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) for Renal.
21 (b) Medicaid and Medical Assistance will provide the following support for the Chronic Renal Disease
22 Program: 1) provide staff support for the Chronic Renal Disease Advisory Committee, including the maintenance of
23 the committee membership and appointment system; 2) develop standards for determining eligibility for services
24 provided by the program, with the advice of the Advisory Committee; 3) extend assistance to persons suffering
25 from chronic renal disease who meet eligibility criteria; 4) periodically provide information to the Advisory
26 Committee on services provided and expenditures for these services; and 5) coordinate benefits with the Medicare
27 Part D program for non-state employee clients. Those clients not Medicaid eligible will receive the same level of
28 services as in previous years.
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1 Section 156. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and
2 Social Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (DMMA) (35-02-01). Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del.
3 C. § 6102, the division shall be allowed to deposit Medicaid reimbursement for the federal share of Medicaid claims
4 for the Pathways Program Employment Navigators into its Medicaid ASF appropriation. Employment Navigators
5 are employees of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35-11-30) and
6 Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Administration/Community Services (35-14-
7 01). Revenue will be retained by DMMA to support the state share of claims for Pathways services.
8 Section 157. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $40,000.0 ASF in Hospital Quality
9 Assessment to the Department of Health and Social Services, Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) to
10 support Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 13 of the 152nd General Assembly. Of this amount, the Division of
11 Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall use up to 25 percent to further enhance rates for private, non-pediatric
12 skilled nursing facilities during the Calendar Year 2026. The Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance shall
13 submit any necessary federal authorities to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reflecting the rate
14 adjustment starting January 1, 2026, to ensure federal matching funds for this expenditure for the Fiscal Year 2026
15 and annually thereafter. Furthermore, up to 12.5 percent of the revenue recognized under 16 Del. C. § 1043(a)(2)
16 may be used as a one-time directed payment during Fiscal Year 2026. Enhanced rates shall require the approval of
17 the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. Expenditures are contingent upon
18 approval of necessary federal authorities.
19 Section 158. Section 1 of this Act includes 2.0 NSF FTEs in the Department of Health and Social
20 Services, Social Services (35-07-01). These Medicaid Eligibility Specialist positions will be funded through
21 voluntary contributions from medical facilities and from federal matching funds. These positions will expedite the
22 Medicaid eligibility application process for Medicaid clients and will ensure that these clients apply for services
23 through Medicaid, if appropriate, thereby maximizing federal revenues for the State of Delaware. Other medical
24 facilities throughout the State may participate in this program.
25 Section 159. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
26 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for Tobacco Fund: Contractual Services. Of this amount,
27 $620.4 $403.3 ASF shall be used for the purpose of providing school nursing services five days a week to non-
28 public schools in New Castle County and Kent County.
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1 The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services will ensure that the contracts with the
2 various schools in this program are executed no later than August 15 of each fiscal year. The Secretary will also
3 ensure that timely payments are made to all contractors.
4 Section 160. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
5 Services, Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) for a State Office of Animal Welfare. The
6 office shall be responsible for coordinating programs, standards and oversight to protect the State’s animals and
7 ensure best practices with public health and safety as outlined by the Animal Welfare Task Force recommendations
8 in 2013.
9 (b) There shall be 15.0 18.0 FTEs authorized for the Office of Animal Welfare. It is the intent of the
10 General Assembly that some veterinarian experience be included in the office’s structure, whether through one of
11 the office positions or in a contractual role.
12 (c) The General Assembly directs the Office of Animal Welfare within the Department of Health and
13 Social Services, Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) to enforce animal control and
14 licensing, dangerous dog, rabies control and animal cruelty laws for the State of Delaware.
15 (d) Section 1 of this Act authorizes $4,000.0 ASF and 14.0 ASF FTEs and 9.0 12.0 casual/seasonal ASF
16 positions for the Office of Animal Welfare for animal control and enforcement officer positions. The City of
17 Wilmington and New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties are to submit payment for dog control and dangerous dog
18 law enforcement to the Office of Animal Welfare upon transfer of these enforcement services. These payments, as
19 well as payments related to enforcement of animal control, cruelty and licensing laws, shall be deposited into an
20 ASF account established by the Office of Animal Welfare.
21 (e) Section 1 of this Act provides $101.0 for Animal Welfare to Department of Health and Social Services,
22 Public Health, Director’s Office/Support Services (35-05-10) for costs associated with the enforcement of animal
23 cruelty laws and Senate Bill 211 of the 146th General Assembly.
24 Section 161. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $18.4 General Funds and $585.4 $380.5 Tobacco Funds to
25 the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for the Uninsured
26 Action Plan. It is the intent of the Administration and the General Assembly that these funds shall be used for the
27 continuation of the services provided under the plan after all other available funds for this purpose have been
28 exhausted. The Division of Public Health shall submit a report to the Director of the Office of Management and
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1 Budget and the Controller General no later than October 15 of each fiscal year detailing the plan for the expenditure
2 of these funds.
3 Section 162. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
4 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) to provide flu, pneumonia, Hepatitis B and other necessary
5 vaccinations (and ancillary supplies such as syringes and needles) required for the protection of the Delaware
6 public, especially those that do not have medical insurance or whose insurance does not cover vaccines. This Act
7 also provides for the reimbursement of vaccine administration fees to eligible providers for vaccines administered to
8 eligible children under the Vaccines for Children program in line with rates set by the Division of Medicaid and
9 Medical Assistance in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If funding levels allow,
10 these funds may also be spent as necessary to upgrade and maintain the immunization registry (DelVAX).
11 Section 163. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
12 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for Toxicology to be used for equipment
13 replacement/upgrade and related support costs for the program.
14 Section 164. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides funding for the Department of Health and Social Services,
15 Public Health, Community Health, Health Systems Protection (35-05-20) to administer the Drinking Water State
16 Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This fund consists of funding from the State Twenty-First Century Fund and United
17 States Environmental Protection Agency and includes appropriations for technical assistance and water operator
18 training for drinking water systems in the State. An available 2 two percent set-aside funding through the DWSRF
19 for training and technical assistance shall be distributed appropriately to agencies providing water operator training
20 and drinking water system technical assistance. The provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 shall not apply.
21 (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, upon approval of the Director of the Office of
22 Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program may
23 administer a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process for drinking water system technical assistance, if other
24 providers are available and cost savings exist.
25 Section 165. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Social Services,
26 Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) and to Judicial, Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial
27 Services, Maternal and Child Death Review Commission (02-18-06) to improve birth outcomes and reduce infant
28 mortality. More specifically, the funds are to implement recommendations of the Infant Mortality Task
29 Force/Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium and other evidence-based recommendations. Included are
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1 $4,201.6 for the Infant Mortality Task Force and Personnel Costs for 2.0 FTEs in Department of Health and Social
2 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20). Section 1 also appropriates funding for Personnel Costs for
3 3.0 FTEs in the Infant Mortality Task Force/Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium directly to Judicial,
4 Administrative Office of the Courts - Non-Judicial Services, Maternal and Child Death Review Commission (02-
5 18-06). The Department of Health and Social Services shall submit an update on the spending plan and staffing
6 details for review and approval for these funds to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
7 Controller General no later than November 1 of each fiscal year.
8 Section 166. Of the funds derived from those State Lottery funds transferred to the Department of Health
9 and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00) pursuant to 29 Del. C. § 4815(b)(2), $20.0
10 shall be used by the division to create and/or continue an Addiction Prevention Program in all Delaware high
11 schools on the subject of compulsive gambling. These funds shall provide, but not be limited to, the following:
12 (1) A prevention education booklet to be given to every high school student in the State;
13 (2) A teacher guideline instructional booklet to assist teachers to impart this information to students; and
14 (3) On-site training to teachers on appropriate teaching methods.
15 Section 167. The Department of Health and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-
16 00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to create a balanced system of services and
17 treatment for persons with mental illness. Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the division’s
18 appropriation limit with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
19 General. These reallocation initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the division’s clients.
20 Section 168. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $17,450.9 in Community Placements in the Department of
21 Health and Social Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Community Mental Health (35-06-20). The
22 department shall utilize the funds to support clients in the least restrictive settings and transition Delaware
23 Psychiatric Center residents into the community. As a result, the department shall realize savings in future fiscal
24 years through analyzing staffing and operational needs.
25 Section 169. The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Health and Social Services, Division of
26 Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00), Board Certified Psychiatrists, Physicians and Chief Physician,
27 which support the Delaware Psychiatric Center, shall be eligible for standby pay and call back pay.
28 Section 170. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
29 Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Delaware Psychiatric Center (35-06-30) for Contractual Services.
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1 Of that amount, $41.2 shall be made available for a Direct Patient Care Education Program to enable direct care
2 professionals to take courses to increase their skills in specialty areas. It is understood that participants in this
3 program will provide clinical services with compensation to Delaware Psychiatric Center during the duration of
4 their education. It is further understood that these individuals shall remain employees of Delaware Psychiatric
5 Center for a minimum of one year after graduation or shall reimburse the State for any and all tuition received. It is
6 further understood that any individuals who do not successfully complete their courses shall be required to
7 reimburse the State for the cost of the tuition per divisional policy.
8 Section 171. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
9 Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Substance Abuse (35-06-40) for Substance Use Disorder Services.
10 Substance exposed pregnant women shall receive priority in placement on any wait list for these services to the
11 extent allowable under federal guidelines.
12 Section 172. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
13 Services, Social Services (35-07-01) for the recovery of TANF Child Support Pass Through costs. The division
14 shall be allowed to collect and deposit funds into this appropriation as a result of child support payments collected
15 and retained by the Division of Child Support Services (DCSS). DCSS is able to retain payments of Temporary
16 Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) clients based on the Assignment of Rights, which is a condition of TANF
17 eligibility. These retained funds will be used by Social Services to make supplemental payments to clients who are
18 eligible to receive a portion of their child support collections under state and federal TANF budgeting rules.
19 Section 173. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Department of
20 Health and Social Services, Social Services (35-07-01) is authorized to make such policy changes in the
21 administration of the TANF and Child Care Development Block Grant programs as may be necessary to ensure that
22 Delaware will qualify for the full amount of its federal block grant entitlement funds. Any changes require the prior
23 approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Controller General.
24 Section 174. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 47.0 FTEs to the Department of
25 Health and Social Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35-08-01). Of this appropriation 19.0
26 FTEs itinerant teachers are available to meet caseload requirements for the Braille Literacy Act per the provisions
27 of 14 Del. C. § 206(e).
28 (b) The Secretary may implement any combination of reasonable options to effectively meet Individual
29 Education Program (IEP) plans for students with visual impairments, including, but not limited to, straight time
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1 overtime for itinerant teachers and Certified Orientation Mobility Specialists and professionals who are not covered
2 by the Fair Labor Standards Act. The method of compensation is subject to the availability of funds and/or the
3 operational needs of the department.
4 Section 175. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
5 Services, Visually Impaired, Visually Impaired Services (35-08-01) for Contractual Services. Of that amount, $23.8
6 shall be used to compensate correctional inmates for the purpose of producing Braille materials for visually
7 impaired school children.
8 Section 176. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $1,463.4 ASF in the Department of Health
9 and Social Services, Child Support Services (35-10-01) for the operation of the division. Revenue from child
10 support collections shall fund this account and the related 2.1 ASF FTEs. The department shall continue its efforts
11 to maintain collections related to child support programs, and all revenue in excess of the division's ASF authority
12 shall be deposited as designated by 29 Del. C. § 6102.
13 Section 177. Section 1 of this Act provides appropriations to the Department of Health and Social
14 Services, Child Support Services (35-10-01) for Technology Operations for maintenance and operating costs of the
15 Delaware Child Support System and the State Disbursement Unit. Child Support Services shall have the authority to
16 contract for IT resource augmentation, software maintenance and licensing, and other related IT costs for the
17 duration of these projects.
18 Section 178. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $575.0 $460.0 ASF in Tobacco Fund: Autism Supports to
19 the Department of Health and Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Administration (35-11-10) for
20 Autism Spectrum Disorder. These funds are pass-through funding to the University of Delaware’s Center for
21 Disabilities Studies and will be used to implement the Delaware Network for Excellence in Autism (DNEA), which
22 will provide a resource for training and technical assistance for Delaware state agencies, organizations and other
23 private entities operating in the State of Delaware that provide services and support to individuals and families
24 affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. These funds will support the following positions: one Network Director, one
25 Administrative Support and two Team Leaders. The remainder of the funding will be used to provide operational
26 support for DNEA. It is the intent that the DNEA and the Department of Education’s Statewide Autism Supports
27 program coordinate spending plans and programmatic initiatives in order to avoid duplicative programming and to
28 improve outcomes. A report detailing the coordination efforts shall be submitted to the Co-Chairs of the Joint
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1 Finance Committee, the House and Senate Chairs of the Education Committees, the Controller General’s Office, and
2 the Office of Management and Budget by May 1 of each fiscal year.
3 Section 179. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102(a), the Department of Health and Social
4 Services, Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35-11-30) shall be permitted to retain revenue
5 collected above and beyond the first $350.0 deposited annually into the General Fund, resulting from Medicaid
6 reimbursement in an amount sufficient to cover costs associated with case management services.
7 Section 180. Section 1 of the Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social Services,
8 Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), Community Services (35-11-30) for Purchase of Community Services
9 for costs associated with providing transportation. This appropriation will support the provision of door to door
10 transportation to and from day service providers for DDDS eligible consumers. DDDS shall maintain Fiscal Year
11 2013 rates and shall implement an add on rate for door to door transportation for pre-vocational and day habilitation
12 services. Such add on rates will only be paid to providers that were providing door to door transportation for pre-
13 vocational and day habilitation services as of July 1, 2013.
14 Section 181. The Department of Health and Social Services, Developmental Disabilities Services (35-11-
15 00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to maximize community-based residential
16 placements for persons with developmental disabilities. Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the
17 division’s appropriation limit with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
18 Controller General. These reallocation initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the remaining
19 Stockley Center population.
20 Section 182. It is not the intent of the Department of Health and Social Services to pursue systems of
21 managed long term services and supports for the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) population in an
22 attempt to limit healthcare costs. If the Division of Developmental Disabilities and Services determines systems of
23 managed long term services and supports to be a viable solution to addressing increasing costs, the department must
24 first receive approval of the Joint Finance Committee prior to pursuing such a solution.
25 Section 183. Section 1 of this Act provides $4,843.5 ASF to the Department of Health and Social Services
26 (DHSS), Developmental Disabilities Services, Community Services (35-11-30) for the Purchase of Community
27 Services. Developmental Disabilities Services is allowed to retain revenue from Medicaid reimbursement for respite
28 services provided at the Stockley Center, and administrative services as specified in the DHSS public assistance
29 cost allocation plan. The division also receives revenue from ability to pay collections based on a sliding fee scale
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1 and tenant and other fines and fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, the division shall be
2 allowed to collect and deposit the revenue into the Purchase of Community Services ASF account in Community
3 Services (35-11-30). Receipts in the account may be used for the benefit of DDDS community clients.
4 Section 184. Section 1 of this Act includes funding for Contractual Services for Department of Health and
5 Social Services, Social Services, State Service Centers (35-07-02). Of this amount, $182.2 shall be used for the
6 Delaware Helpline. Available funds designated for the Delaware Helpline may be distributed annually in a lump
7 sum at the beginning of the contract year. The department shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget
8 and the Office of the Controller General a proposed current year spending plan and a report of prior year
9 expenditures by August 31 of each fiscal year.
10 Section 185. The Department of Health and Social Services, Services for Aging and Adults with Physical
11 Disabilities (35-14-00) is encouraged, where appropriate, to reallocate resources so as to create a balanced system of
12 services and treatment between the internal program units: Hospital for the Chronically Ill (35-14-20) and
13 community-based services for persons aging and/or with physical disabilities in Administration/Community
14 Services (35-14-01). Such reallocation initiatives must be made within the division’s appropriation limit with the
15 approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. These reallocation
16 initiatives shall not compromise the standard of care of the remaining Long Term Care population.
17 Section 186. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and
18 Social Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01) and the Division of Substance Abuse and
19 Mental Health (DSAMH), Community Mental Health (35-06-20) and Substance Abuse (35-06-40).
20 Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, DSAMH shall be allowed to collect and deposit Medicaid
21 reimbursement, sliding fee scale client payments and additional insurance reimbursement for Promoting Optimal
22 Mental Health for Individuals through Support and Empowerment (PROMISE) and other behavioral health and
23 substance use disorder services by DSAMH operated programs. DSAMH will transfer the state share of Medicaid
24 payments into a DMMA ASF appropriation, and the remaining funds will be retained by DSAMH. Revenue
25 retained by DSAMH will be used to fund community residential, day program, care management, respite and other
26 behavioral health and substance use disorder services for program participants.
27 Section 187. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
28 Services, Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Administration/Community Services (35-14-01)
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1 for Respite Care. Of that appropriation, $110.0 is appropriated to support families provided respite care services
2 through the Caregiver Program.
3 Section 188. Section 1 of this Act includes $25.0 ASF in the Department of Health and Social Services,
4 Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities, Hospital for the Chronically Ill (35-14-20) for Hospice.
5 The division shall be allowed to collect and deposit funds into this account as a result of revenue generated from
6 pharmaceuticals associated with Hospice services being provided.
7 Section 189. Any non-state agency whose employees are required to receive criminal background checks
8 pursuant to 16 Del. C. § 1141 and § 1145, shall provide to the Department of Health and Social Services quarterly
9 reports including a list of all employees hired over the preceding quarter for the purposes of verification. The
10 Department of Health and Social Services shall review those lists to ensure compliance with 16 Del. C. § 1141 and
11 § 1145.
12 Section 190. The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental
13 Health shall review its services and billing practices for generating and retaining revenue at the Delaware
14 Psychiatric Center (35-06-30). In the event of declining Disproportionate Share Hospital funds, the Division of
15 Substance Abuse and Mental Health shall submit a plan for approval to the Director of the Office of Management
16 and Budget and the Controller General to retain revenue to sustain operations at their current levels.
17 Section 191. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
18 Services, Public Health, Community Health (35-05-20) for School Based Health Centers. Of this amount, $340.0
19 shall be used to establish school-based health centers in high needs elementary schools. Centers shall be compliant
20 with 18 Del. C. § 3571G. For purposes of this subsection, high needs elementary schools shall be defined as any
21 elementary school that has greater than 90 percent of its student population classified as low-income, multilingual
22 learner (MLL), or underrepresented minority, or is in the top quartile in three or more of the following: percent low
23 income students, percent MLL students, percent students with disabilities, or percent underrepresented minority
24 students. School-based health centers shall be established at a rate of two per year, contingent on availability of
25 funding, through the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health. The Department of
26 Education shall provide a list of eligible schools and transfer appropriated funds to the Division of Public Health at
27 the start of each fiscal year. School districts and charter schools that meet the provisions of this subsection but have
28 already established school-based health centers may apply for consideration of reimbursement of for expenses
29 associated with establishing said health centers within the funds appropriated to the Department for this purpose.
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1 The Secretary of the Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Education,
2 may establish and promulgate rules and regulations governing the administration of such reimbursement.
3 Section 192. If the Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Services for Aging and
4 Adults with Physical Disabilities release a Request for Proposal impacting awards for current providers of the Home
5 Delivered Meals Program, the department must first receive approval of the Director of the Office of Management
6 and Budget, the Controller General, and the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee prior to implementation of
7 the award.
8 Section 193. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Health and Social Services,
9 Division of Social Services (35-07-01) for Child Care. Of this amount, funding is allocated to increase the purchase
10 of care income limit to 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), and extend the graduated phase-out for
11 qualifying families from 215 to 300 percent of the FPL, effective July 1, 2024 October 1, 2025. The Secretary of the
12 Department of Health and Social Services shall report quarterly to the Director of the Office of Management and
13 Budget and the Controller General on the total resources (state and federal) expended, anticipated spending by
14 quarter, remaining funding available for Child Care, as well as the number of children enrolled in the purchase of
15 care program and this funding shall be reported by state, federal, and all other sources for the current and previous
16 State Fiscal Year. For federal funds the report shall indicate the sources of those funds including, but not limited to,
17 Child Care Development Fund (CCDF), TANF, SNAP, and any other funding source and whether those funds are
18 one-time funded. The first report will be due in November and subsequent reports will be due in February, May, and
19 August. The report shall also include:
20 (a) Any funding allocated to purchase of care that did not go directly to fund purchase of care and any
21 remaining funding available for Child Care;
22 (b) Data on the number of children, including school age and school age summer-only children,
23 enrolled in the purchase of care program and attendance rates by month for the current and
24 previous State Fiscal Year;
25 (c) The demographics of children and their families that utilize purchase of care, including race,
26 household income range by percentage of the federal poverty line, and household type; and
27 (d) Any anticipated or enacted policy changes in the reporting period.
28 Section 194. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $5.0 to the Department of Health and
29 Social Services, Office of the Secretary, Lyme Disease Education (35-01-10) Public Health, Community Health (35-
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1 05-20). This appropriation shall be used to support the cost of annual website maintenance and design fees for the
2 Lyme Disease Education Oversight Board in providing education to the public and medical profession.
3 Section 195. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and
4 Social Services, Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH), Community Mental Health (35-06-20)
5 and Substance Abuse (35-06-40). Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. § 6102, DSAMH shall be allowed to
6 collect and deposit insurance reimbursement for the Dental Clinic services by DSAMH Dental clinic. DSAMH will
7 deposit the insurance funds, which will be retained by DSAMH. Revenue retained by DSAMH will be used to fund
8 community dental clinic participants.
9 Section 196. Section 1 of this Act provides ASF spending authority to the Department of Health and
10 Social Services, Division of Healthcare Quality (DHCQ), Health Care Quality (35-09-01). Notwithstanding the
11 provisions of 16 Del. C. §1119D, the DHCQ shall be allowed to collect and deposit registration fees paid by
12 temporary staffing agencies that provide temporary nurses and other staff positions to long-term care facilities.
13 Revenue retained by DHCQ will be used to cover the costs associated with the regulation, oversight and monitoring
14 of this section.
15 Section 197. The Department of Health and Social Services is directed to conduct a staffing study for the
16 Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill, the Delaware Psychiatric Center, and the Stockley Center. The purpose of
17 this study shall be to evaluate current staffing levels and develop recommendations for staffing models and policies
18 necessary to ensure quality care and safe, efficient facility operations. The Department shall issue a request for
19 proposals no later than July 31, 2025, with the intent to award a contract by November 1, 2025. A final report
20 containing findings and recommendations shall be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget and the
21 Office of the Controller General no later than September 30, 2026.
22 Section 198. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Health and Social
23 Services, Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance (35-02-01). Of this appropriation, $200.0 shall be used to
24 support expanded Medicaid service coverage for pediatric nursing facilities' bridge unit beds contingent upon
25 approval of necessary federal authorities.
26 Section 199. The Department of Health and Social Services, in consultation with relevant stakeholders,
27 including the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance, the Department of Education, and School Based Health
28 Centers (SBHC) medical sponsors, shall provide a report to the Joint Finance Committee on sustainable funding
29 mechanisms and a growth strategy for SBHCs in elementary and middle schools. The report shall provide specific
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1 recommendations and implementation strategies to increase funding to cover non-billable services, increase
2 efficiencies to allow SBHCs to be credentialed as an approved service provider to seek third-party reimbursement,
3 and maximize third-party billing opportunities. This report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee, the
4 Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General no later than January 15, 2026.
5 Section 200. The Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Health and Social Services,
6 Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (35-06-00) shall work to identify and reclassify 1.0 ASF FTE and
7 necessary funding for the Office of Suicide Prevention. This position and associated funding shall be used to meet
8 the requirements of House Bill 54 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
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2 Section 201. During the fiscal year, the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
3 may develop proposals to enhance or develop services provided in the State of Delaware. These proposals shall
4 include cost estimates that will demonstrate the cost effectiveness of the new or enhanced services. In the event that
5 a new service would require additional state employees, the department may request new positions that will be
6 funded by a structural change from existing appropriations within the department. Any new positions and funding
7 changes must be approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
8 Section 202. The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Management Support
9 Services (37-01-00) shall have 1.0 FTE exempt position in addition to those authorized by 29 Del. C. § 5903.
10 Section 203. Section 1 of this Act provides $5,591.2 $6,015.7 in K-5 Early Intervention to the Department
11 of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Prevention/Early
12 Intervention (37-04-20) for prevention components administered by the Department of Services for Children, Youth
13 and Their Families and the Department of Education. Funding shall be used to provide early intervention services
14 through the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Crisis Therapist Program.
15 Services are intended for grades K-5 and shall address but not be limited to, problems such as Early Onset Conduct
16 Disorder. The Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families may enter into contractual
17 agreements or may employ casual/seasonal personnel to operate the program.
18 Section 204. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $1,725.0 in Targeted Prevention Programs to the
19 Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Prevention and Behavioral Health Services,
20 Prevention/Early Intervention (37-04-20) for the purpose of providing statewide after-school programs focused on
21 youth violence and child suicide prevention. The Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and
22 Their Families, supported by the Criminal Justice Council, may work with the Department of Education to
23 determine allocation of said funding.
24 Section 205. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to the Department of Services for Children,
25 Youth and Their Families, Youth Rehabilitative Services, Community Services (37-05-30). Of these funds, $50.0
26 may be used, if necessary, for contractual services or to otherwise support statewide availability of the Juvenile
27 Offender Civil Citation Program.
28 Section 206. As a means of monitoring and continuing to improve the expenditure of casual/seasonal and
29 overtime in the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Youth Rehabilitative Services,
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1 Secure Care (37-05-50), the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families shall
2 file a quarterly report with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on the
3 status of all Youth Rehabilitative Services operated facilities. The report shall include, but not be limited to,
4 casual/seasonal and overtime expenditures, leave usage, staffing vacancies, budgetary expenditures, population
5 statistics and incident reports at the Ferris School, Residential Cottages, New Castle County Detention Center and
6 Stevenson House. The report should reflect all actions (including disciplinary) being taken to expeditiously correct
7 the noted problem areas.
8 Section 207. Funds which are appropriated for foster care of children in Section 1 of this Act in the
9 Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services (37-06-00), are made available
10 with the goal of limiting the number of children who remain in foster care for more than two years to 270. The 1997
11 Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) codified reasonable exceptions for cases where youth may need to remain
12 in foster care for extended periods of time through proper planning. ASFA also allows for Alternative Planned
13 Permanency Living Arrangement designation, which allows more youth to enter long-term foster care placements.
14 The department shall file an annual report of the number of youth in foster care to the Director of the Office of
15 Management and Budget and the Controller General by October 1 of each fiscal year.
16 Section 208. In addition to the positions authorized in Section 1 of this Act for Department of Services for
17 Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services, Intake/Investigation (37-06-30) and Intervention/Treatment
18 (37-06-40), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget may authorize additional training positions for
19 the purpose of training investigative and treatment workers.
20 Section 209. If the quarterly average daily population at the New Castle County Detention Center is below
21 114, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may reduce the number of
22 casual/seasonal or full-time positions through attrition.
23 Section 210. Section 1 of this Act provides appropriations to Department of Services for Children, Youth
24 and Their Families, Division of Family Services (37-06-00). Of this amount, $285.0 shall be used for the
25 development of Plans of Safe Care for infants with prenatal substance exposure. These funds shall be used to
26 support 4.5 contracted staff responsible for the completion of the plans.
27 Section 211. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Services for
28 Children, Youth and Their Families, Family Services, Intake/Investigation (37-06-30) has the authority to establish
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1 up to 50.0 FTEs to achieve statutory child welfare investigation and treatment caseload compliance with the
2 approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
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2 Section 212. Section 1 of this Act includes 20.0 FTEs in the Department of Correction, Prisons, Steven R.
3 Floyd Sr. Training Academy (38-04-12) for the purposes of training classes. The department will use the salary
4 savings realized throughout the year to fund these positions. In the event that a training class would require
5 additional recruits, the department may request new positions that will be funded by a structural change from
6 existing appropriations within the department. Any new positions and funding changes must be approved by the
7 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
8 Section 213. The Department of Correction is authorized to contract for the procurement of health care
9 services to the department’s incarcerated population. For the current fiscal year, the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69
10 shall not apply to such contracts when there is an emergency thereby warranting it with the approval of the Director
11 of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
12 Section 214. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $110.1 $123.2 to the Department of Correction, Prisons,
13 James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (38-04-03) for the Prison Arts Program. It is the intent of the General
14 Assembly that this funding is used to support programs that bring the arts into the state’s correctional institutions
15 and facilities. The department shall submit to the Office of Management and Budget, the Office of the Controller
16 General, the Chair of the Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee, and the Chair of the House Corrections
17 Committee a proposed current year spending plan and a report of prior year expenditures by August 31 of each
18 fiscal year.
19 Section 215. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Correction, Prisons,
20 Bureau Chief - Prisons (38-04-01) for Supplies and Materials. Of this amount, $31.0 shall be used for the purpose of
21 collecting DNA samples.
22 Section 216. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation for Personnel Costs to the Department of
23 Correction, Prisons, James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (38-04-03). Included in this appropriation is 1.0 FTE and
24 associated funding to allow the department to oversee a program to manufacture reading materials in Braille for the
25 visually impaired.
26 Section 217. (a) Of the total FTEs authorized in Section 1 of this Act for the Department of Correction,
27 the following shall be used to continue the existing highway beautification projects: Community Corrections, Kent
28 County Community Corrections (38-06-08) - at least 3.0 FTEs; Community Corrections, Sussex County
29 Community Corrections (38-06-07) - at least 3.0 FTEs; Community Corrections, Hazel D. Plant Women's
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1 Treatment Facility (38-06-13) - at least 1.0 FTE; and Community Corrections, Plummer Community Corrections
2 Center (38-06-14) - at least 1.0 FTE.
3 (b) Section 1 of this Act also makes an appropriation for Contractual Services to the Department of
4 Correction, Community Corrections, Kent County Community Corrections (38-06-08).
5 Section 218. (a) The Department of Correction, Administration, Office of the Commissioner (38-01-01)
6 shall maintain an overtime expenditure report and shall provide such report quarterly to the Director of the Office of
7 Management and Budget and the Controller General. The report shall include the number of overtime hours worked
8 and the amount of overtime salary expended by each agency within the department and shall include a breakdown
9 of the reason for overtime.
10 (b) The Department of Correction shall work in conjunction with the Controller General and the Director
11 of the Office of Management and Budget on staffing analyses that are currently taking place within the department.
12 These analyses will provide necessary staffing levels according to National Institute on Corrections standards and
13 will be performed by the institution in an attempt to address existing overtime concerns.
14 Section 219. Prison education services shall be provided by utilizing existing teachers that are in the
15 Department of Correction, as well as authorized teaching FTEs in the Department of Education, Pass Through and
16 Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20). The management of all educational positions shall be
17 provided by the Department of Education. Department of Correction teachers shall have the opportunity each fiscal
18 year to notify both agencies of their intent to transfer to the Department of Education. Such notification shall be
19 made by April 15 of each fiscal year to become effective July 1 of that calendar year. Any position transfer made
20 pursuant to this section shall be permanent.
21 If a remaining Department of Correction teacher applies for and is accepted into an authorized position in
22 the Department of Education, the position and associated funding shall be transferred to the Department of
23 Education for the operation of prison education services. If a remaining Department of Correction teacher position
24 becomes otherwise vacant, the position and associated funding shall be transferred to the Department of Education
25 for the operation of prison education services. In the event the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
26 proposes or implements position attrition or complement reduction initiative, the Director shall clearly indicate to
27 the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee when positions outlined in this section are included in the said
28 initiative(s).
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1 Section 220. The Department of Correction, Community Corrections, Probation and Parole (38-06-02)
2 shall provide 24/7 supervision of Community Correction’s offenders. The department shall determine the number of
3 employees needed on duty throughout each 24-hour period and arrange staff coverage accordingly. At no time shall
4 the ratio of Probation Officer Is to other staff exceed 50 percent during nighttime and weekend hours.
5 Section 221. The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Correction employees designated as
6 Correctional Emergency Response Team members, as well as the Correctional Security Superintendent/Chief of
7 Security and Inspections (BP# 61023) in Prisons, Special Operations (38-04-08) shall be eligible for standby pay
8 regardless of their classification. In addition, the Correctional Emergency Response Team employees in FLSA
9 exempt positions shall be eligible for straight-time overtime pay for activation requiring them to work beyond their
10 respective work schedules. Activations are defined as time periods in which team members are called into service to
11 meet critical operational needs as directed by the Warden of Special Operations or a higher authority.
12 Section 222. The Department of Correction is hereby authorized to review the current security status
13 classification of its facilities and submit a report including, but not limited to, any proposed security level changes
14 deemed necessary and appropriate to accommodate the needs of the department. Such report shall be submitted to
15 the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General no later than January 1 of each
16 fiscal year. If no such security level changes are proposed, no report shall be submitted by the Department of
17 Correction. No change shall be made to the security status of the facility without the prior approval of the Director
18 of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
19 Section 223. (a) Section 1 of this Act appropriates $91,298.2 $91,480.7 to the Department of Correction,
20 Healthcare, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services, Medical Treatment and Services (38-02-01). The
21 Department of Correction shall provide quarterly reports relating to medical vendor performance to the Co-Chairs
22 of the Joint Finance Committee, the Chairs of the House and Senate Correction Committees, the Controller General
23 and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Reports shall include, but not be limited to, medical
24 staffing levels, overall performance, and plans for improvement. The administration of the contracts related to
25 providing healthcare, substance abuse and mental health services shall be the responsibility of the Commissioner of
26 Correction or the designee.
27 (b) The Department of Correction shall provide a bi-annual report to the members of the Joint Finance
28 Committee, the Controller General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to the
29 diagnoses and number of individuals receiving medical treatment by the Department and the average cost of
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1 pharmaceuticals associated with these various diagnoses. This report shall also include the number of outside
2 consultant visits, as well as the costs for outside hospital stays lasting longer than 24 hours. The department shall
3 follow all HIPAA rules that apply, with all data stripping to be done as necessary. These reports shall be due by
4 August 31 and January 31 of each fiscal year.
5 (c) The Commissioner of Correction or designee shall jointly participate in developing the appropriate
6 requests for proposals to provide behavioral health services to include mental health and substance use disorder
7 treatment. Providers of behavioral and mental health services and providers of substance use disorder treatment shall
8 be permitted to bid on such services jointly or separately, but the Department of Correction shall evaluate proposals
9 for such services separately and independently. All selected contract providers shall report on a regular basis to the
10 Department of Correction on all follow-up regarding referrals and services provided to the offender population.
11 Section 224. Department of Correction Staff Lieutenants (MBDB05), Correctional Captains (MBDB06),
12 Correctional Officer Youth Rehab Food Service Director I (MCBC05) and Correctional Youth Rehab Food Service
13 Director II (MCBC06) not covered by the FLSA are entitled to receive compensation at their regular rate of pay for
14 all approved overtime services beyond the standard work week of 40 hours.
15 Section 225. Pursuant to 11 Del. C. c. 65 Subchapter VI, the Department of Correction is authorized to
16 expand Delaware Correctional Industries programs in Level IV and Level V facilities, should revenue be sufficient,
17 including a financial plan demonstrating a sustainable, self-funded operation. Upon approval by the Director of the
18 Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, the Secretary of the Department of Human
19 Resources is authorized to increase the Department of Correction’s ASF personnel complement to expand said
20 programs.
21 Section 226. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary and in order to meet critical
22 workforce needs, the Department of Correction has the authority with the concurrence of the Director of the Office
23 of Management and Budget, the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources and the Controller General to
24 reallocate and use vacant correctional officer positions to meet immediate internal operational needs of the
25 department including, but not limited to, Staff Training Relief Officers, Court and Security Transportation,
26 maintaining an Intelligence Operations Center and pre-trial supervision staffing. Further, if the use of the vacant
27 correctional officer positions results in correctional officer vacancies below the expected recruits for the fiscal year,
28 the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General have the authority to establish
29 correctional officer positions to backfill the vacant positions used to address immediate operational needs.
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1 Section 227. (a) The Merit Rules notwithstanding, Department of Correction employees designated as
2 Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team Members and respond and who are not covered under the Fair
3 Labor Standards Act shall be entitled to receive compensation at their straight time rate of pay for all approved
4 overtime services beyond their standard work week.
5 (b) Merit Rules 4.16 and 4.17 notwithstanding, employees designated as CISM Team Members shall be
6 eligible for standby and call back pay when activated, regardless of their classification.
7 Section 228. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $70.0 to the Department of Correction, Community
8 Corrections, Plummer Community Corrections Center (38-06-14) for the purposes of maintenance costs at
9 Riverview Cemetery. These funds may be expended on associated overtime costs, necessary equipment, equipment
10 maintenance, or other related expenses associated with Riverview Cemetery.
11 Section 229. The Commissioner of the Department of Correction shall provide an annual report, on or by
12 August 1, to the members of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget,
13 and the Controller General relating to the status and timeline of addressing any salary compression for DOC
14 supervisor and manager affected job classes resulting from recent collective bargaining agreements of subordinate
15 employees.
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2 Section 230. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 1.0 ASF FTE Enforcement Coordinator position, which
3 shall be exempt from the Merit System, to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office
4 of the Secretary, Community Affairs (40-01-03) to be funded through expenses incurred and recovered by the
5 department related to processing of administrative enforcement actions under 7 Del. C. c. 60. Violators shall be
6 liable for the following expenses of the investigation incurred by the State after the notice of violation is issued:
7 direct costs of the investigation; legal assistance including paralegal assistance; public hearings; all other costs
8 expressly determined by the Secretary as reasonably related to the investigation of the incident; and the indirect
9 costs related to all of the above.
10 Section 231. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Natural
11 Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife (40-03-03) is authorized to expend funds carried forward from the sale of
12 boat registration fees, effective Fiscal Year 2000 and thereafter, for the purpose of supporting fisheries programs
13 and marine enforcement.
14 Section 232. Notwithstanding the provisions of 7 Del. C. § 6042(c), Section 1 of this Act appropriates 0.5
15 ASF FTE Ombudsperson to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of the
16 Secretary, Community Affairs (40-01-03) to be funded through the Community Environmental Project Fund.
17 Section 233. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and
18 Environmental Control, Office of Natural Resources, Division of Watershed Stewardship (40-03-04) for
19 Contractual Services. Of that amount, $180.0 shall be used for additional field staff personnel for the preparation of
20 nutrient management plans.
21 Section 234. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and
22 Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Division of Water (40-04-03). Of that amount, $1.0
23 shall be set aside for the Environmental Science Scholarship program.
24 Section 235. The Governor and General Assembly herein acknowledges that certain programs within the
25 department are funded all or in part by fee-based revenues. The Secretary shall perform a review of fees assessed
26 and collected by the department to determine the revenue sufficiency of the fees and programs they support, and a
27 report shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General on
28 January 1, 2025, and every two years thereafter.
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1 The review shall identify program elements that are funded through fees and other sources and shall
2 include an evaluation of effectiveness and efficiency. The review may include, but is not limited to, identification of
3 operational changes that improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations and reduce costs. The Secretary shall
4 provide appoint a peer review team consisting of stakeholders and individuals familiar with the program under
5 opportunity to review and provide them an opportunity for comment on the department’s findings.
6 Any changes in fees that require the approval of the General Assembly shall be submitted by the
7 department as part of the annual budgetary process.
8 Section 236. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall submit an annual
9 report on the Weatherization Assistance Program to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
10 Controller General on or before June 15. The report shall provide a synopsis of year to date activity, planned
11 activity for the remainder of the fiscal year, proposed activity for the next fiscal year and an assessment of the
12 program to date. Activity shall include an itemized list of funding received, total expenditures for each funding
13 source, eligibility compliance and the number of units completed from each funding source. Program assessment
14 shall include the percentage of completed units monitored, subgrantee evaluations (i.e. number of contractors,
15 contractor procurement methods, training administered, documentation retained as required and general contract
16 compliance), estimated energy savings for units completed and reporting metrics as required by the U.S.
17 Department of Energy.
18 Section 237. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Tire Clean-Up in the Department of Natural
19 Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Division of Waste and Hazardous
20 Substances (40-04-04). These funds are to be used per 7 Del. C. § 6041(c) to pay 90 percent of the cost of cleaning
21 up scrap tire piles that were in existence on June 30, 2006. The department may also use this funding for county,
22 municipal or community group initiatives to address illegally dumped tires. The department shall establish a
23 process for notification and award of such funds.
24 Section 238. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the Department
25 of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Office of Environmental Protection, Waste and Hazardous
26 Substances (40-04-04) is authorized to utilize up to $800.0 ASF from the Scrap Tire Management Fund for costs
27 associated with the Solid Waste Program.
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1 Section 239. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources and
2 Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife (40-03-03). Of that amount, $25.0 and $5.0 ASF shall be set
3 aside for the Delaware Native Species Commission.
4 Section 240. Consistent with the exemption in 9 Del. C. § 8112 regarding county lodging taxes, rentals by
5 the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are exempt from any lodging tax established by a
6 municipality.
7 Section 241. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to the Department of Natural Resources and
8 Environmental Control, Office of the Secretary (40-01-01) for an Internship Program. The department, in
9 consultation with the Department of Human Resources, will develop an internship pilot program that will provide
10 work experience and valuable training for qualified students and graduates. A report on the development of the pilot
11 program and results shall be submitted to the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources, the Controller
12 General and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget no later than September 1.
13 Section 242. The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control shall provide a quarterly
14 report to the members of the Joint Finance Committee and the Controller General on the status of the per-and
15 polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) settlement agreement and associated funding. The report shall include details on
16 the progress of the PFAS steering committee, the anticipated expenditures of the PFAS settlement funds, a listing of
17 the expenditures already incurred, and the available balance.
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1 SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
2 Section 243. (a) The Department of Safety and Homeland Security is hereby authorized to continue
3 funding its share of the existing 48 50 patrol officers that have been established through agreements between State
4 Police (45-06-00) and Sussex County Council.
5 (b) In Section 1 of this Act, ASF spending authority has been provided to the Department of Safety and
6 Homeland Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) in order to accommodate the match requirements (50/50 match)
7 stipulated by these agreements. In the event that the aforementioned agreements between State Police and Sussex
8 County Council are terminated, this authority shall be deauthorized.
9 (c) Section 1 of this Act provides additional spending authority for 1.0 ASF patrol officer FTE and 1.0
10 patrol officer FTE for the purpose of an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sussex
11 County Council and the Delaware State Police. It is the intent of the General Assembly that a total of 3.0 ASF patrol
12 officer FTEs and 3.0 patrol officer FTEs will be phased in between Fiscal Year 2024 through Fiscal Year 2026, in
13 which Sussex County Council will provide funding for the 3.0 ASF FTEs and the State will provide matching
14 funding for 3.0 FTEs. In the event that the amendment to the MOU is terminated, this authority shall be
15 deauthorized.
16 Section 244. State Police receives funds resulting from drug and other seizure activities. If the seizure is
17 defined as being under federal jurisdiction, then the funds flow to the Department of Safety and Homeland Security,
18 State Police, Executive (45-06-01) as NSF. The division shall submit a plan for the expenditure of these funds to the
19 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. This plan shall be updated quarterly.
20 A quarterly report as to the expenditure of such funds and to the respective projects shall be submitted to the
21 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
22 Section 245. Section 1 of this Act includes 20 positions in the Department of Safety and Homeland
23 Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) for the purpose of training State Police recruits. Funding is authorized for
24 initial use of these positions to accommodate an anticipated graduating class of 20 troopers. The Director of the
25 Office of Management and Budget may authorize additional recruit positions accordingly.
26 Section 246. Notwithstanding 29 Del. C. c. 63 and c. 69 or any other statutory provision to the contrary,
27 the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police (45-06-00) is authorized to enter into agreements
28 with private telecommunications companies to use space for communication facilities on the telecommunications
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1 tower under State Police administration. The revenues paid to the State Police under these agreements shall be
2 designated for use in support of mobile data computing telecommunications infrastructure cost.
3 Section 247. Section 1 of this Act appropriates Personnel Costs and 2.0 FTEs for Traffic Light
4 Enforcement in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, Traffic (45-06-07). The source of
5 the funding shall be from revenues generated as a result of the Red Light Enforcement Safety Program within the
6 Department of Transportation.
7 Section 248. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $20.0 in Contractual Services to the Department of Safety
8 and Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Developmental Disabilities Council (45-01-50) for the Partners in
9 Policymaking program.
10 Section 249. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 5.0 6.0 ASF FTEs, $58.6 ASF in
11 Contractual Services and $50.3 ASF in Supplies and Materials in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security,
12 State Police, Traffic (45-06-07) for the personnel and operating costs associated with the Truck Enforcement Unit
13 (TEU) to be funded through the Department of Transportation. Any additional enhancements that are made to the
14 TEU to remain in compliance with Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations Part 657, shall occur through the annual
15 budgetary process.
16 Section 250. Notwithstanding the provisions of 16 Del. C. § 10104, the Department of Safety and
17 Homeland Security shall disburse funds from the E-911 Emergency Reporting System Fund to cover rent
18 obligations at statewide 911 answering points. An annual report on the E-911 Emergency Reporting System Fund
19 shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General no later than
20 October 15 of each fiscal year identifying prior year revenue and expenditures, and forecasted revenue and
21 expenditures for the current and upcoming three fiscal years.
22 Section 251. Section 1 of this Act includes $40.0 ASF in Supplies and Materials in Department of Safety
23 and Homeland Security, State Police, Training (45-06-09) for the purpose of recovering costs associated with
24 providing meals to recruits at the State Police Academy.
25 Section 252. Section 1 of this Act includes $160.0 ASF in Personnel Costs in Department of Safety and
26 Homeland Security, State Police, Patrol (45-06-03) for the purpose of recovering costs associated with providing
27 patrol services at the State Fair.
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1 Section 253. (a) Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 ASF FTEs Forensic Chemist in the
2 Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, Criminal Investigation (45-06-04). These positions shall
3 be funded using revenue generated by DUI conviction fees.
4 (b) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, the first $181.0 $200.2 generated
5 by the State for DUI fine revenue in accordance with 21 Del. C. c. 41 shall be deposited into an ASF account in
6 State Police, Criminal Investigation and be used to pay for the Personnel Costs associated with the 2.0 ASF FTEs
7 Forensic Chemist. Any additional DUI fine revenue generated shall be deposited to the General Fund.
8 Section 254. Section 1 of this Act includes Personnel Costs and 2.0 ASF FTEs Sex Offender Registry
9 Agent in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, State Police, State Bureau of Identification (45-06-08).
10 These positions shall be funded using revenue from a Sex Offender Registry Fee.
11 Section 255. (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code to the contrary, Section 1 of this Act
12 provides an appropriation of $2,125.0 ASF in the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Office of the
13 Secretary, Administration (45-01-01) for the Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police to assist with initiatives
14 to combat violent crime. Of this appropriation, $70.0 ASF is to be utilized for the annual replacement of ballistic
15 vests and $180.0 ASF is to be utilized for annual vehicle replacements. It is the intent of the General Assembly that
16 should funds become available, said expenses shall be paid through the General Fund.
17 (b) Upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General, the
18 Secretary of the Department of Human Resources is authorized to increase the Delaware State Police ASF personnel
19 complement to establish a dedicated Special Operations Response Team, to be funded by the Fund to Combat
20 Violent Crimes - State Police. The ASF authority and revenue collected for the said fund may be increased by the
21 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General up to an amount sufficient to cover the
22 personnel and operating costs of the Special Operations Response Team.
23 Section 256. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $10.0 in Retired Horses to Department of
24 Safety and Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Administration (45-01-01). The expenditure of these funds
25 shall be contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 38 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly.
26 Section 257. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $21.0 in Supplies and Materials to
27 Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Office of the Secretary, Division of Forensic Science (45-01-80). The
28 expenditure of these funds shall be contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill 139 or similar legislation of the 153rd
29 General Assembly.
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1 TRANSPORTATION
2 Section 258. The Delaware Transportation Authority budget, as set forth in memorandum form in
3 Section 1 of this Act, shall be expended in accordance with the following limitations:
4 (a) Debt Service estimates are for current project financing as authorized by 2 Del. C. c. 13;
5 (b) Funds provided for Kent and Sussex Transportation “E & D” are intended for continuation of
6 transportation service for persons who are elderly or have a disability in Kent and Sussex Counties. It is intended
7 that management and direction of the service will reside with the Delaware Transit Corporation which may contract
8 for services as they see fit, and that Kent County and Sussex County governments will review and approve
9 allocation of the service levels within each county. Final allocations from this appropriation will be approved by the
10 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
11 (c) Funds provided for Kent and Sussex Transportation “E & D” include funding for the Sussex County
12 Reimbursable Program. To improve the operation of this program, the following provisions shall be implemented:
13 (1) Sussex County Council, on behalf of the eligible transportation providers, shall submit annual
14 operating budget requests to the Delaware Transit Corporation by September 1 of each fiscal year; and
15 (2) Delaware Transit Corporation shall by May 1 distribute proposed contracts to each of the eligible
16 transportation providers for transportation services commencing the ensuing July 1. Said contracts shall be subject
17 to an annual appropriation for such purpose.
18 (d) It is intended that funds for Taxi Services Support “E & D” will be maintained at least at the
19 same service level as in the previous year. It is intended that management and direction of these services shall reside
20 with the Delaware Transit Corporation who may contract for this service as required;
21 (e) (b) Funds of the Delaware Transit Corporation may not be provided as aids to local
22 governments for transportation systems which restrict passengers because of residential requirements. Nothing in
23 this section is meant to require that governments must operate these transportation systems outside their political
24 boundaries; and
25 (f) (c) Funds provided for Transit Operations are intended to include funding to allow the
26 Delaware Transit Corporation or a private contractor to:
27 (1) Continue to provide the present level of service to dialysis patients on normal service days during the
28 hours offered in New Castle County by the Delaware Transit Corporation to the extent that such service does not
29 place the Delaware Transit Corporation in violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act; and
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1 (2) Provide service to dialysis patients in Kent and Sussex Counties during hours identical to those offered
2 in New Castle County.
3 Section 259. The Department of Transportation and/or its E-ZPass contractor is prohibited from monitoring
4 the speed of motor vehicles through E-ZPass toll booths for the purpose of issuing traffic citations or the suspension
5 of E-ZPass privileges. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the State Police from enforcing traffic laws including
6 speed enforcement at the E-ZPass toll booths.
7 Section 260. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Transportation, Maintenance
8 and Operations, Maintenance Districts (55-04-70) in the amount of $10,000.0 TFO in Snow/Storm Contingency that
9 will provide for the expenses of weather/emergency operations. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law to
10 the contrary, at the end of each fiscal year, the department shall carryover up to $10,000.0 TFO for use in future
11 fiscal years. Any unexpended sums in excess of $10,000.0 TFO shall be transferred to Prior Year Operations (55-
12 01-02-93082). The department shall be allowed to transfer funds from this account to divisions on an as-needed
13 basis for expenditures incurred. The department may also transfer funds to municipalities and other qualified
14 entities to reimburse them pursuant to contracts entered into by the department and the municipality to keep transit
15 routes open during snow and storm emergencies. The transfer of funds from this account shall not require the
16 approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget or the Controller General. The department shall
17 provide quarterly reports each fiscal year to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
18 Controller General.
19 Section 261. During the fiscal year, the Department of Transportation shall be prohibited from changing
20 its departmental policy regarding access pipe installation on private homeowner entrances. Specifically, the
21 department shall not charge said homeowners for the labor costs associated with the installation of the access pipe.
22 Section 262. Notwithstanding the provisions of 17 Del. C. or any regulation to the contrary, the
23 Department of Transportation shall permit an existing church, school, fire department, or veterans post sign, located
24 on the premises of such church, school, fire department, or veterans post, presently located within 25 feet of the
25 right-of-way line of any public highway to be replaced with a variable message sign or new fixed outdoor
26 advertising display, device or sign structure of equal or smaller dimension than the existing sign, sign structure,
27 display or device, relating to the activities conducted on such property.
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1 Section 263. All continuing appropriations being transferred to the account entitled Prior Year Operations
2 (55-01-02-93082) shall not be expended without the prior approval of the Director of the Office of Management and
3 Budget and the Controller General.
4 Section 264. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation in Personnel Costs to Department of
5 Transportation, Maintenance and Operations, Maintenance Districts (55-04-70) to include funding a minimum of
6 3.0 casual/seasonal positions and 3.0 FTEs at the Smyrna Rest Stop. With these positions, the department shall
7 provide, at minimum, 12-hour coverage staffing of the Visitor Center front desk daily. Staffing of the Visitor Center
8 for peak season hours shall be determined by the department.
9 (b) The Department of Transportation shall provide the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
10 and the Controller General with an annual report on utilization of the Visitor Center.
11 Section 265. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2013, provisions of 30 Del. C. § 2051-2057 shall be suspended.
12 Section 266. For back charge purposes, the Department of Transportation, Facilities Management Section
13 (host department) (55-02-01) may request payment from state agencies that occupy Department of Transportation
14 facilities for maintenance costs where maintenance is the responsibility of the host department. Back charges are
15 allowed according each agency’s pro‐rated occupancy within host department facilities, subject to the approval of
16 the Director of Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
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1 LABOR
2 Section 267. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $625.0 in Department of Labor,
3 Employment and Training, Employment and Training Services (60-09-20) for the Summer Youth Program to
4 operate a program commencing July 1. The budget will take into consideration the funds required to commence the
5 program at the end of the current fiscal year, on or about June 15. Allocations made from this appropriation shall be
6 determined through an application process established by the department.
7 (b) In allocations made for this program, no more than 10 percent shall be expended for administrative
8 purposes including staff, equipment, supplies and mileage to support the program. A record of all expenses with
9 funds herein appropriated shall be kept by the sponsoring agent. At the conclusion of the program the Department
10 of Labor has the authority to request any unused supplies purchased.
11 (c) The Department of Labor is encouraged to implement summer youth programming in coordination
12 with community-based partners to meet the needs of local employers as well as the needs of low-income youth.
13 Youth shall receive a meaningful work experience that provides them the opportunity to learn positive youth
14 behaviors, gain skills, and earn wages over the summer months. The Department of Labor is encouraged to link
15 educational and career exploration activities to summer experiences when possible.
16 (d) Funding appropriated by this section may not be used to employ youth within jobs whose sole
17 responsibility is participating in recreational programming.
18 Section 268. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $560.7 in Supported Employment to the Department of
19 Labor, Vocational Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation Services (60-08-10) for the purpose of securing
20 employment opportunities for individuals with significant disabilities. Notwithstanding 19 Del. C. c. 10, funds may
21 be used to provide supported employment requiring ongoing work-related support services for individuals with the
22 most significant disabilities. Supported employment shall be defined as competitive employment in an integrated
23 setting or employment in integrated work settings in which individuals are working toward competitive
24 employment.
25 Section 269. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $630.0 in Workforce Development to the Department of
26 Labor, Employment and Training, Employment and Training Services (60-09-20), to promote and support
27 employers with workforce training needs. Such needs may include the following: assisting trainers with preparing
28 and implementing training programs, targeting new populations, and using innovative training methods and various
29 forms of experiential learning as a workforce development tool. The Department of Labor shall have authority to
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1 utilize these funds to award grants or to enter into contracts for this purpose. The Department of Labor may utilize
2 public-private partnerships with other agencies and entities including, but not limited to, Delaware Technical
3 Community College, the Delaware Manufacturing Association and the Delaware Manufacturing Extension
4 Partnership. The program will provide a variety of resources including, but not limited to, hands-on-training,
5 certificate completion, mentoring and college credit in various occupational fields such as mechanics and
6 manufacturing.
7 Section 270. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Department of Labor, Employment and Training,
8 Employment and Training Services (60-09-20). Of these appropriations, 3.0 FTEs and associated personnel costs
9 shall be used to support the State of Delaware’s Apprenticeship and Training program.
10 Section 271. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $500.0 to Department of Labor, Employment and
11 Training, Employment and Training Services (60-09-20) (DET), for creation of the Learning for Careers Program
12 (the Program). The Program’s funds shall be used by the Delaware Workforce Development Board (Board) to
13 engage employer groups, chambers, and associations in creating paid work experiences for youth. The purpose of
14 the Program is to expand employer participation in student education, training, and employment programs that lead
15 to an increase in the number of youth served through summer youth employment or other DOL funded programs,
16 post-secondary work-based learning and/or clinical/experimental learning programs, internships, apprenticeships, or
17 other types of cooperative education programs.
18 The Board is authorized to enter into contracts through a competitive process or by issuing grants to
19 employer association, employer chamber, employer group, or state agency acting on behalf of a group of employers.
20 The funds for the Program will be administered by DET in coordination with the Department of Education.
21 The Board, with the consent of the Secretary of Education or designee and the Secretary of Labor or
22 designee, may adopt implementing rules or regulations. The application for the award of funds under this Program
23 and any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this Section shall be available on the Board’s website.
24 By the end of each fiscal year, the Board must report to the General Assembly summary data on the awards
25 granted.
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1 AGRICULTURE
2 Section 272. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture,
3 Administration (65-01-01) of $497.2 in Poultry Health Surveillance for Poultry Disease Research and the Diagnostic
4 Poultry Program at the University of Delaware. The intent of said funding is to leverage the university’s diagnostic
5 capability and conduct essential research to reduce poultry disease impacts and develop new disease control
6 strategies as well as to allow the university to respond to ongoing poultry health issues and evaluate new poultry
7 health products for Delaware’s poultry industry.
8 Section 273. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $541.5 ASF to the Department of
9 Agriculture, Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation (65-01-13) to be funded from the dedicated revenue source
10 for Farmland Preservation. The foundation shall not operate any accounts outside of the state accounting system.
11 Section 274. The Department of Agriculture may use up to $100.0 ASF annually from state forest timber
12 sales for the following programs:
13 (a) $25.0 ASF shall be used for marketing and promoting Delaware’s agricultural and forestry products
14 and commodities; and
15 (b) $75.0 ASF shall be used for forestry cost share programs. The allocation of these funds, and the
16 determination of qualifying projects, shall be determined by the State Forester, provided the funds are
17 allocated to supplement federal Rural Forestry Assistance and Urban Forestry Assistance programs.
18 Section 275. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Harness Racing
19 Commission (65-01-05) and the Thoroughbred Racing Commission (65-01-10) for fingerprinting. It is the intent of
20 the General Assembly that the Commissions are required to use the State Bureau of Identification for all
21 fingerprinting activities and background investigations per recommendation of the Joint Sunset Committee.
22 Section 276. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Thoroughbred
23 Racing Commission (65-01-10), and to support it, the State Lottery Office (25-07-01) is authorized to:
24 (a) Deduct up to $500.0 from the proceeds due to the video lottery agents licensed only to conduct
25 thoroughbred racing in the current fiscal year to pay for expenses associated with conducting
26 thoroughbred racing at their respective racetrack; and
27 (b) Deduct up to $250.0 from the proceeds, which would otherwise fund purses for thoroughbred racing in
28 the current fiscal year to pay for racing expenses.
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1 Section 277. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Agriculture, Harness Racing
2 Commission (65-01-05), and to support it, the State Lottery Office is authorized to:
3 (a) Deduct up to $1,035.2 from the proceeds due to the video lottery agents licensed only to conduct
4 harness racing in the current fiscal year to pay for expenses associated with conducting harness racing
5 at their respective racetrack; and
6 (b) Deduct up to $178.4 from the proceeds, which would otherwise fund purses for harness racing in the
7 current fiscal year to pay for racing expenses.
8 Section 278. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Agriculture, Administration for Carvel
9 Center/Irrigation (65-01-01). Of this amount, $80.0 shall be used for irrigation research and programming, and
10 $180.0 shall be used for field crop research and programming at the Carvel Research and Education Center.
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1 ELECTIONS
2 Section 279. The Department of Elections, upon approval of the State Board of Elections, may establish
3 polling places in which one or more small mandated districts of less than 300 registered voters as of 60 days prior to
4 the date of an election may be administered by the election officers of another election district.
5 These entities shall hereinafter be referred to as "Combined Election Districts." Each election district that
6 is part of a Combined Election District shall have designated voting machine(s), voting machine certificate, poll list,
7 and/or electronic poll book.
8 The respective county office may assign up to two additional clerks for each such mandated district so
9 assigned to a Combined Election District. If the State Board of Elections is unable to meet due to a vacancy, the
10 State Election Commissioner shall approve the establishment of Combined Election Districts within that respective
11 county.
12 Section 280. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation for Elections, State Election Commissioner
13 (70-01-01), Other Items: Voter Purging, for the purpose of assisting the Department of Elections with its statewide
14 efforts to maintain the voter rolls in an orderly manner.
15 Section 281. For purposes of designating and procuring polling places for primary, general and special
16 elections, the respective county State Election Commissioner office shall pay a rental fee totaling $300.00 for each
17 facility used, no matter how many election districts are assigned to that facility.
18 Section 282. Any state agency, office or department is prohibited from publishing or funding the
19 publication of voter guides.
20 Section 283. Based on findings of the 2001 Tax Compliance Audit, specifically those regarding poll
21 worker compensation and deductions, all Department of Elections poll workers shall be compensated through the
22 Payroll Human Resource Statewide Technology system if paid an amount equal to or greater than specified by the
23 State of Delaware Section 218 Agreement during a calendar year. In addition, all appropriate deductions shall be
24 taken from such compensation. All Department of Elections poll workers who are paid under an amount equal to or
25 greater than specified by State of Delaware Section 218 Agreement may be paid through the First State Financials.
26 Section 284. Any funds remaining after election expenses may be used by the Department of Elections for
27 one-time initiatives upon approval from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
28 General. These funds shall not revert to the General Fund.
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1 NATIONAL GUARD
2 Section 285. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76-01-01) for
3 Energy. Within this appropriation, sufficient energy funds are included to defray energy expenses of the Lora Little
4 School building that are not directly attributable to occupancy by the Delaware National Guard.
5 Section 286. (a) Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Delaware National Guard (76-01-01)
6 for Educational Assistance. The National Guard shall not be required to pay fees.
7 (b) The Delaware National Guard, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and
8 Budget and the Controller General, is authorized to use excess educational funds and excess Joint Enlistment
9 Enhancement Program funds to fund recruitment and retention programs.
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1 HIGHER EDUCATION
2 Section 287. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation for Operations to Higher Education,
3 University of Delaware (90-01-01) and an appropriation for Operations to Higher Education, University of
4 Delaware, Delaware Geological Survey (90-01-02). This figure includes total state assistance for university
5 operations costs as well as funds required to be appropriated by 29 Del. C. § 5505(6).
6 Section 288. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware
7 (90-01-01) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Within that appropriation are sufficient funds to
8 fully fund 1.0 Agriculture Extension Agent and 2.0 Cooperative Extension Agent per county and 1.0 Agricultural
9 Extension Engineer for the program statewide.
10 Section 289. Section 1 of this Act provides appropriations to Higher Education, University of Delaware
11 (90-01-01) to support academic, research and public service programming in each college. The University of
12 Delaware shall submit a report of programs funded in each college which details the goals, performance measures
13 and prior year and proposed current year budgets of the programs to the Director of the Office of Management and
14 Budget and the Controller General by September 30 of each fiscal year. This proposal shall also include other
15 special line programming as described in this section. The special lines amounts shall be as follows:
16 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources $6,385.0
17 College of Arts and Sciences 1,341.4
18 College of Business and Economics 1,841.6 2,044.9
19 College of Earth, Ocean and Environment 878.1
20 College of Education and Human Development 2,914.8 3,064.8
21 College of Engineering 2,709.0 858.8
22 College of Health Sciences 598.5 1,298.5
23 Biden School of Public Policy 1,274.3
24 Biotechnology Institute 525.5
25 Diversity Enhancement 259.0
26 Total $18,727.2 $17,930.3
27 Section 290. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware
28 (90-01-01) for the College of Education and Human Development. Of this amount, $117.3 shall be allocated to
29 provide faculty advisement for student teachers in Kent and Sussex Counties for placement of such student teachers
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1 in Kent and Sussex County school districts and charter schools. In addition, said funds shall be used to support
2 instruction in the Associate in Arts Program in Sussex County for those students pursuing a career in education.
3 Section 291. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware
4 (90-01-01) for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Of this amount $17.9 shall be allocated for the
5 continued support of the Just-in-Time Parenting program.
6 Section 292. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of Delaware
7 (90-01-01) for the Biden School of Public Policy. Of this amount, $10.2 shall be allocated for the continued support
8 of the Women’s Leadership program and $280.4 shall be for the continued support of Civics Education for
9 Teachers.
10 Section 293. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation in Scholarships for First State Promise in
11 Higher Education, University of Delaware (90-01-01). University of Delaware (UD) shall compile a report
12 identifying the number of applicants, the numbers of accepted participants, the number of recipients who graduated
13 or received a certification during the academic year, the average First State Promise Scholarship award per student,
14 and the total amount of First State Promise Scholarships awarded for each of the five preceding academic years.
15 This report shall be submitted to the Secretary of Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and
16 Controller General no later than November 1 annually of each fiscal year.
17 Section 294. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, of the
18 funds appropriated to the University of Delaware for Operations, $100.0 shall be allocated to cover the costs of
19 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) state championship events at the University of Delaware.
20 Section 295. The State remains committed to supporting the University of Delaware and Delaware State
21 University in the establishment of a Joint Engineering Degree program. The University of Delaware is directed to
22 use continuing appropriations in the University of Delaware, College of Engineering to support the continued
23 development of this program. The University of Delaware, in coordination with Delaware State University, shall
24 submit by October 1 a report to the Director of Office of Management and Budget and Controller General on
25 program enrollment, student recruitment efforts, fellowship and stipend offerings, and implementation of the degree
26 program.
27 Section 296. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, Delaware State University,
28 Operations (90-03-01) for General Scholarships. Of that amount, $25.0 shall be for state scholarships for high ability
29 students, $25.0 shall be for departmental scholarships to attract high achievers into the sciences, $225.0 shall be for
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1 scholarships to attract high ability students into the teaching program and $125.0 shall be for scholarships for female
2 athletes.
3 Section 297. For the fiscal year covered by this Act, in order to continue the assessment of procedures
4 implemented during Fiscal Year 1993 intended to reduce the administrative burden incurred as a result of
5 processing accounting transaction data into two independent accounting systems, the Director of the Office of
6 Management and Budget has authorized Delaware State University to:
7 (a) Discontinue detail data input to First State Financials for encumbrance and vendor payment
8 transactions related to General Fund, federal financial assistance and college funds;
9 (b) Effect vendor payment disbursements of the above identified funds on Delaware State University
10 checks generated through the university’s accounting system and drawn on a university bank account; and
11 (c) Summarize General Fund and federal financial assistance fund disbursements on a weekly, post
12 disbursement basis, and draw down the corresponding amounts through the standard First State Financials payment
13 voucher process.
14 This authorization does not provide for any change to the processing of encumbrances and vendor payment
15 transactions related to Bond/Capital funds; it does not affect payroll processing and does not relax or alter any
16 control requirements prescribed by law or policy related to procurement, encumbrance and payment activity.
17 The university shall comply with specific procedures developed and prescribed by the Office of
18 Management and Budget and the Department of Finance, Accounting. In addition, the university shall cooperate
19 fully with the Office of Auditor of Accounts to aid in any review or examination of the university's accounting
20 procedures, records and system.
21 Operations as enabled by this section shall be periodically reviewed and evaluated during the stated period
22 by the Office of Management and Budget, the Department of Finance and the Office of Auditor of Accounts. Any
23 procedural/control weaknesses identified shall be addressed and resolved, and this authority may be withdrawn for
24 cause at any time during the stated period, with the allowance that Delaware State University will be provided
25 reasonable time to revert to standard processes.
26 Section 298. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $225.4 to Higher Education, Delaware State University,
27 Operations (90-03-01) for Athletic Grant. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the entire amount shall be
28 used for scholarships to attract female athletes.
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1 Section 299. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Higher Education, Delaware Technical
2 Community College, Office of the President (90-04-01) for Associate in Arts Program - Operations and Associate in
3 Arts Program - Academic. This appropriation is to assist in the provision of the Delaware Technical Community
4 College/University of Delaware Associate in Arts Program which will be operated jointly by the two institutions
5 under a contract initiated by Delaware Technical Community College. Under this contract, the University of
6 Delaware will teach students at Delaware Technical Community College facilities. Future budget requests will be
7 made jointly by Delaware Technical Community College and the University of Delaware, and budget cuts, if
8 necessary, will be shared on a pro rata basis. Approval of tuition and other fees will be made by the Board of
9 Trustees of the institution that delivers the relevant service and after the institutions have reached an agreement for
10 tuition sharing. Representatives from both institutions will meet at least once each semester to review program
11 operations.
12 Section 300. All higher education institutions in Delaware must be contracted members of the National
13 Student Clearinghouse and be required to input data. Participation will allow the Department of Education to track
14 Delaware’s students as they enroll or transfer into Delaware higher education institutions or other member higher
15 education institutions across the country. Membership requires higher education institutions to report data elements
16 to the National Student Clearinghouse.
17 Section 301. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2011, the requirements of 14 Del. C. § 5302 and § 6511 shall be
18 waived until such time that state funding is appropriated for said program.
19 Section 302. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $150.0 to Higher Education, University of Delaware,
20 College of Education and Human Development (90-01-01), for the University of Delaware Center for Excellence
21 and Equity in Teacher Preparation. This funding shall be used to support professional and curriculum development
22 activities in the content areas of reading and social studies. The Department of Education shall determine, in
23 coordination with the University of Delaware, the training goals and objectives, including how the objectives of
24 Standards and Assessments will be furthered.
25 Section 303. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Higher Education, University of
26 Delaware, College of Health Sciences (90-01-01) in the amount of $700.0 for Speech Pathology to support the
27 implementation of a Master’s degree program in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of
28 Delaware. Said funds shall be utilized for, but not be limited to, curriculum development, seeking program
29 accreditation through the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology,
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1 developing a Delaware resident scholarship program where recipients commit to working in Delaware for at least
2 three years post graduation and staffing and equipment costs associated with program development and
3 implementation.
4 (b) Of the $700.0 appropriated for Speech Pathology, $100.0 shall be used to create the Student Success in
5 Schools for Speech-Language Pathologists (SSS for SLPs) scholarship program to support $20.0 in annual tuition
6 for five second-year students who commit to working for three years post-graduation in Delaware schools. Three
7 students shall be employed by New Castle schools, and one student in each Sussex and Kent County schools.
8 Schools demonstrating higher percentages of Title Nine students must be prioritized by students when selecting
9 employment. The university will design an application and interview process to select eligible students.
10 (c) The university shall submit by May 1 of each fiscal year an implementation status report on the
11 Master’s degree program in speech-language pathology to the Secretary of the Department of Education, Co-Chairs
12 of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General.
13 Section 304. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $40.0 to Higher Education, University of
14 Delaware, Scholarships (90-01-01), for the Delaware Advance Scholarship Program per the provisions of 14 Del. C.
15 c. 34 Subchapter XVI. An annual report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the
16 Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year detailing the number of
17 recipients of this scholarship.
18 Section 305. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $203.3 to Higher Education, University of Delaware,
19 College of Business and Economics (90-01-01), for the Center for Economic Education. This funding shall be used
20 to continue the existing program, which supports economics, personal finance, and entrepreneurship programs for
21 Delaware teachers and their students.
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1 EDUCATION
2 Section 306. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1305(m), (n) and (o), for those employees
3 who have achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and serve as
4 teacher or lead mentors, the mentor stipend payment for such service will be excluded from the 15 percent salary
5 supplement limit only. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1305(l) with deletions as shown by strikethrough and
6 insertions as shown by underline as follows:
7 (l) In addition to the base salary derived from subsections (a) and (b) of this section, an employee who has
8 achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards or from an equivalent
9 program approved by the State Board shall receive a salary supplement equal to 12% of the base salary so
10 derived. An employee shall receive a salary supplement equal to 6% of base salary so derived for receiving
11 any of the following national certifications:
12 (1) Certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
13 (ASHA)—speech pathologists and audiologists.
14 (2) Nationally-certified school counselor from the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
15 (3) Music therapist—Board-certified from the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT).
16 (4) Nationally-certified school psychologist from the National Association of School Psychologists
17 (NASP).
18 (5) Nationally-certified school nurse from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses
19 (NBCSN).
20 (6) Occupational therapist advanced certification from the American Occupational Therapy
21 Association or the Occupational Therapist Registered from the National Board for Certification in
22 Occupational Therapy.
23 (7) School-based physical therapists who have passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) as
24 administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT).
25 The Professional Standards Board, with the approval of the State Board of Education, may authorize
26 stipends pursuant to this subsection in fiscal year 2000. The supplement shall be in the form of an
27 additional salary amount spread evenly across an employee’s contract period similar to base salary.
28 Funding for National Board certification described in this subsection is subject to an annual appropriation.
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1 The Department of Education shall provide for funding the supplement provisions of this subsection in its
2 annual budget.
3 For those employees who have achieved certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching
4 Standards (NBPTS) and who serve as teacher or lead mentors, the mentor stipend payment for such service
5 will be excluded from the 15% salary supplement limit established in subsection (o).
6 Section 307. (a) Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $7,168.1 to Department of Education,
7 District and Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay
8 Supplements. This appropriation provides funding for the supplements associated with mentor stipends and
9 National Board Certifications as established in 14 Del. C. § 1305(l). Any teacher or specialist eligible for this
10 stipend that is not employed on a full-time basis during the school year, shall have their stipend pro-rated to reflect
11 their part-time employment status.
12 (b) Any educator or related service specialist listed in 14 Del. C. § 1305(l) who achieved certification from
13 the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) or other national certification during the
14 moratorium period between May 21, 2008, and June 30, 2019 is not eligible for retroactive funding.
15 (c) NBPTS certification and other national certifications by individuals paid under 14 Del. C. § 1305
16 excludes superintendents, assistant superintendents, directors and individuals employed in non-instructional areas
17 detailed in Section 1312(c), and employees of the Department of Education, except for teachers and
18 teacher/supervisors of the Prison Education program.
19 (d) The funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education associated with staff
20 members who qualify for the salary supplement described in subsection (a) shall be paid to said employees in
21 accordance with subsection (a).
22 (e) The Department of Education shall provide districts and charters with guidance for the processing of
23 the annual salary supplements.
24 Section 308. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education associated with staff
25 members who qualify for salary supplements under 14 Del. C. § 1309, § 1311(b), or § 1324(c) shall be paid to said
26 employee. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1303 with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as
27 shown by underline as follows:
28 The salary schedules and classifications set forth in this chapter shall be permanent state-supported uniform
29 salary schedules and classifications which shall govern, subject to § 1304 of this title and Chapter 17 of this
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1 title, the amounts of the salaries that shall be paid by each district and the Department of Education to the
2 employees covered by the schedules. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of
3 Education associated with staff members who qualify for salary supplements under § 1309 or § 1324(c) of
4 this Title shall be paid to said employee.
5 Section 309. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation for Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay
6 Supplements in Department of Education, District and Charter Operations (95-02-02). Funding in this appropriation
7 shall provide an annual $1,000 stipend for middle school and high school athletic directors who receive certification
8 as a Certified Athletic Administrator or Certified Master Athletic Administrator through the National Interscholastic
9 Athletic Administrators Association. Funds received by charter schools through the Department of Education
10 associated with staff members who qualify for this stipend shall be paid to said employee.
11 Section 310. For this fiscal year, the inflation factor for the local per pupil payments required under the
12 State’s Enrollment Choice Program, as specified in 14 Del. C. § 408(e), and for the local per pupil payments
13 required under the State’s Charter School Program, as specified in 14 Del. C. § 509(d), shall be equal to 4.0 percent.
14 Section 311. 14 Del. C. § 122(e) requires the Department of Education to review all regulations to ensure
15 that all regulations are current and not burdensome, and 14 Del. C. § 122(f) and (g) provide a means for districts to
16 pursue waivers of state regulations. The Federal Education Flexibility Partnership Act of 1999 allows districts to
17 apply for waivers of federal regulation in states that have adopted challenging content and performance standards,
18 have aligned assessments to those standards, have established a system of school and district accountability and
19 allow waiver of state statutory and regulatory requirements relating to education.
20 Given federal approval of the Department of Education’s application for Ed Flex, the department may
21 waive state statutory and regulatory requirements pursuant to the Federal Education Flexibility Partnership Act of
22 1999 as amended in the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015. Such waivers must be applied for
23 according to procedures and policies determined by the Department of Education and must be related to Title I, Part
24 B of Title II, Title IV, Title V, Title III and the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
25 Act. State programs for which waivers may be granted include, but are not limited to, Student Discipline, Academic
26 Excellence and Professional and Curriculum Development.
27 Section 312. Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, all consequences related to the
28 Statewide Assessment System for individual students including summer school, Individual Improvement Plans,
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1 retention, assessment retakes, retests at high school grades and the related student consequences shall no longer
2 apply.
3 Section 313. General Fund appropriations to Department of Education, Pass Through and Other Support
4 Programs (95-03-00) and to District and Charter Operations (95-02-00) for Delmar Tuition, General Contingency,
5 and Related Services for Students with Disabilities shall not be subject to the limitations as defined for Division I
6 and Division II in 14 Del. C. § 1706 and § 1709.
7 Section 314. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1703, the First State School Program shall be
8 guaranteed state funding based upon a minimum of two Division I units.
9 The Department of Education, Children Services Cost Recovery Project is authorized to pursue Medicaid
10 cost recovery for eligible services provided to Medicaid eligible children at the First State School. Students in the
11 program are considered eligible for special education services and have Individual Education Programs in addition
12 to their medical treatment plans. Any funds recovered shall be utilized to offset the guaranteed 2.0 units earned and
13 First State School operational costs.
14 Section 315. Section 1 of this Act provides certain appropriations to Department of Education, District
15 and Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02). These amounts are not based on the unit system. The line item
16 Other Items Special School Supports in the internal program unit Other Items (95-02-02) shall be allocated as
17 follows:
18 Delaware School for the Deaf:
19 Residence - Other Costs $88.0
20 Contractual Services 51.3
21 Preschool Summer Program 7.1
22 Christina Autistic:
23 Residence - Other Costs 212.9
24 Contractual Services 11.8
25 John G. Leach 51.5
26 Sussex Orthopedic School 13.3
27 First State School 314.5
28 Total $750.4
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1 Section 316. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
2 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $2,500.0 for School Improvement Funds that shall be used to provide
3 technical assistance and support to schools and districts rated as Reward, Recognition, Targeted Support and
4 Improvement and Comprehensive Support and Improvement or with recognized need under Delaware’s approved
5 Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act ESSA plan. The Department of Education shall provide a report
6 on the use of said funds to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May
7 1 of each fiscal year, detailing the recipients of said funds and the programmatic initiatives supported by said funds.
8 Section 317. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1707, the assessment to sales ratios used to
9 equalize current fiscal year tax rates for those districts that cross county lines (Smyrna, Milford, Woodbridge and
10 Polytech) shall be the ratios included in the current Fiscal Year Equalization report not inclusive of a county that has
11 completed reassessment effective for the current tax year.
12 Section 318. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1707, for the current fiscal year, all school
13 districts shall receive Equalization funding based on the Fiscal Year 2009 average per unit amount for existing and
14 new units.
15 Section 319. Section 1 of this Act makes appropriations to Department of Education, District and Charter
16 Operations, Division Funding (95-02-01) for Division II Units: All Other Costs and Energy. A Division II - Energy
17 Unit shall be valued at $2,387.00. A Division II - All Other Costs Unit shall be valued at $2,925.00 $3,010.00.
18 Section 320. Section 1 of this Act provides to Department of Education, District and Charter Operations,
19 Other Items (95-02-02) an appropriation of $28,150.9 for the Educational Sustainment Fund. The funds are allocated
20 proportionally to districts and charter schools based upon the Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C. §
21 1704(1) and § 1710. These funds are to maintain critical educational programming and services. To maximize their
22 effectiveness, they may be used for any Division III purpose pursuant to 14 Del. C. § 1304, § 1707(h) and § 1711.
23 Section 321. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through
24 and Other Support Programs, Adult Education and Work Force Training (95-03-50). This appropriation shall be
25 allocated by the Department of Education to the following programs/districts:
26 Adult Trade Extension/Apprentice Program (statewide) $1,677.3
27 James H. Groves High School (statewide) 3,433.9
28 Adult Basic Education (statewide) 959.8
29 New Castle County Learning Center (Christina School District) 215.5
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1 Delaware Skills Center (N.C.C. Vo-Tech) 1,347.8
2 Alternative Secondary Education Program (statewide) 680.9
3 Marine Mechanics Apprentice Program (Sussex Vo-Tech) 20.4
4 Interagency Council on Adult Literacy 278.6
5 Diploma-at-a-Distance 122.9
6 Caesar Rodney – Naturalization 14.5
7 Red Clay – Naturalization 117.2
8 Dual Generation Literacy Program (Christina School District) 160.0
9 Total $9,028.8
10 The full Adult Trade Extension/Apprentice Program funding allocation shall be distributed to the adult divisions of
11 the three county-wide vocational technical districts in the following amounts: N.C.C. Vo-Tech $948,100; Polytech
12 $390,100; and Sussex Tech $339,100. The allocations will be used to provide adult post-secondary
13 technical/Rregistered Aapprentice training.
14 Section 322. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
15 Charter Operations, Education Block Grants, Professional Accountability and Instructional Advancement Fund (95-
16 02-05).
17 (a) The following allocations shall be provided:
18 (1) $400.0 for Alternative Routes to Certification programs. These allocations will be distributed
19 through a competitive bid process, in accordance with 29 Del. C. c. 69;
20 (2) $1,566.5 shall be allocated by the Department of Education to districts and charter schools for
21 professional and curriculum development activities. Districts shall submit applications to the
22 Department of Education detailing the district’s plan for the utilization of these funds. The
23 Department of Education shall review and approve plans and allocate an amount not to exceed
24 $157.00 per certified employee, based on a district's personnel complement for the 2023-2024
25 2024-2025 school year. Grants are to be used for developing and implementing curriculum based
26 on the content standards established by the Curriculum Frameworks Commission, as approved by
27 the State Board of Education or for other professional development activities, including, but not
28 limited to: Discipline; Special Education/Inclusion Collaboration/Consensus Building; Conflict
29 Resolution; Shared Decision Making; local school board member training; Trauma Informed
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1 Practices; and Educational Technology. Districts are encouraged to collaborate as a means of
2 maximizing resources as well as focusing district activities on consistent principles. Grants may
3 be utilized for training, planning, in-service programs and contractual services. The Department of
4 Education is authorized to transfer 50 percent of the estimated district grant amount by July 30 of
5 the fiscal year. The remaining 50 percent shall be transferred within 30 days of the final approval
6 of the district application for funding;
7 In the application, districts shall detail the proposed utilization of funds as well as the
8 incorporation of the following criteria:
9 (i) Integration of the proposal with existing resources and programs such as the Comprehensive
10 Discipline Act, Delaware Principals Academy, Delaware Teachers Center, Title IV Student
11 Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program, Title I and II, Special Education and
12 local funds dedicated to Standards and Assessment: and
13 (ii) Inclusion of local staff in planning of the grant proposal, with representation from all
14 involved in student learning, including all professional employees by category. The plan(s)
15 should focus on overall improved student performance, with a built-in level of accountability
16 to determine effectiveness.
17 (3) $300.0 for Professional Mentoring. The intent of this appropriation is for exemplary teachers to
18 assist new teachers through leadership and guidance and includes a training component in order
19 for teachers to become better mentors. This funding level allows for a statewide program;
20 (4) $1,683.8 $2,064.6 for Literacy Cadre. This appropriation will provide each local school district,
21 excluding charter schools, with the state share of salaries in accordance with 14 Del. C. § 1305
22 and the state share of the Division III Equalization Unit amount as defined in 14 Del. C. § 1707
23 for one 10-month Reading Specialist. The purpose of this Specialist will be the creation of a
24 Literacy Cadre which will provide assistance to districts in designing, demonstrating and
25 implementing best practices in literacy instruction. Such position shall be responsible for
26 curriculum alignment and professional development in literacy for district educators;
27 (5) $1,830.5 for Educator Preparation and Development. This appropriation shall be used to support
28 current and aspiring educators by providing and sponsoring ongoing: pre-service training for
29 future teachers and leaders; educator recruitment platforms and tools for Local Education
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1 Agencies; educator effectiveness systems and supports; teacher-leadership opportunities and
2 teacher and leader professional learning networks and supports; and
3 (6) $600.0 for Delaware Standards. This funding shall be used to engage educators in sustained,
4 intensive and collaborative professional development and building educator resources for state
5 standards.
6 (b) Any funds remaining subsequent to these allocations may be disbursed at the discretion of the
7 Department of Education for professional accountability and instructional advancement activities.
8 Section 323. For the current fiscal year, any local school district that has had two consecutive failed
9 current expense tax referenda during the time period July 1, 2022 2023 to January 1, 2025 2026, is authorized to
10 exercise the cash option on Academic Excellence units up to the total number of units provided under that program.
11 This provision will apply for the current fiscal year only. In addition, districts meeting this criterion are authorized to
12 utilize funds derived from this cash option to pay local salary supplements. Any district that has had a successful
13 current expense tax referendum subsequent to two consecutive failed current expense tax referenda is ineligible for
14 the provisions of this section.
15 Section 324. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
16 Charter Operations (95-02-00) for Education Block Grants. Of this appropriation, $8.5 shall be made available to
17 support the annual Anti-Bullying/Gay Straight Alliance Summit for members of Delaware middle and high school
18 Gay Straight Alliances.
19 Section 325. Section 1 of this Act makes an ASF appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through
20 and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for the Children Services Cost Recovery Project
21 (CSCRP). All local school districts shall fully participate in the implementation and operation of the project for the
22 fiscal year ending June 30. Local school district participation shall be on a district-wide basis.
23 The following resources are appropriated to operate CSCRP during the fiscal year ending June 30. No
24 appropriation is made for the purchase of additional state-owned vehicles pursuant to this section. The appropriated
25 funds for supplies and in-state travel which, pursuant to this section, are passed through to the local school district
26 shall be dedicated to operating CSCRP.
27 All revenue generated through the cost recovery project from local school district sources will, after the
28 deduction of all operational project costs, be divided between the State General Fund and the local school district’s
29 operating funds in a proportion that equals the original sharing of expenses. Any funds returned to a local school
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1 district that were generated through recovery on non-transportation services provided by a tuition-based special
2 school must be made available to the special school for expenditure at the special school. Funds recovered on behalf
3 of tuition eligible students served in mainstream environments can be used at the districts’ discretion.
4 Audit exceptions, including any penalties and fees, will be covered from drawdowns on future recoveries
5 on a similar basis as indicated above.
6 Section 326. For the purpose of participating in CSCRP, provisions of the Delaware Code to the contrary
7 notwithstanding, school psychologists certified or otherwise licensed by the Department of Education in accordance
8 with the provisions 14 Del. C. § 1092, shall be considered in compliance with qualification standards equivalent to
9 state licensure to practice psychology as set forth in 24 Del. C. § 3508. Such equivalent state licensure status shall be
10 limited to the delivery of services related to the Department of Education or local school district approved school
11 programs conducted within the course of the regular school day at a Department of Education or local school district
12 approved school site or least restrictive environment location. The provisions of this section shall in no way be
13 construed as entitling a person not otherwise qualified to do so to represent themselves to the public by any title or
14 description of services incorporating the words "psychology," "psychological" and/or "psychologist" within the
15 meaning of 24 Del. C. § 3502, except as may be herein specifically provided.
16 Section 327. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
17 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for the Student Discipline Program.
18 (a) A total of $4,000.2 is allocated for the statewide implementation of programs for severe discipline
19 cases. Of that amount, a total of $2,400.0 will be allocated to the three counties in the following manner: 50 percent
20 to New Castle County, 25 percent to Kent County and 25 percent to Sussex County. Of the $2,400.0, $150.0 in New
21 Castle County and $75.0 in both Kent and Sussex Counties must be utilized for transitional services. A total of
22 $1,020.0 will be disbursed on a competitive basis among the existing school district consortia or to individual
23 school districts. Of the $1,020.0, $820.0 will be utilized for improvement of academic programs and $200.0 will be
24 utilized for extended year opportunities. A total of $580.2 is allocated to increase resources for programs in Kent
25 and Sussex Counties and shall be divided between the two programs as follows: $330.2 in Kent and $250.0 in
26 Sussex. If funds are used for personnel costs, they may only be used for the state share in accordance with the
27 schedules contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13.
28 Programs receiving funds under this section may utilize no more than $300.0 in total from Public School
29 Transportation (95-02-06) for transportation expenses.
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1 (b) For the purpose of facilitating the continuation of services, districts receiving an allocation under the
2 provisions of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, may receive 50 percent of the prior year’s base grant allocation
3 at the outset of each fiscal year. These districts are required to present program proposals to the Department of
4 Education no later than November 15 of each fiscal year. Upon Department of Education approval, adjustments to
5 program allocations will be made.
6 (c) The Department of Education shall determine common data definitions and data collection
7 methodologies for each program in this section. Districts shall use such definitions and methodologies and shall
8 provide information as requested by the Department of Education. This information shall include but not be limited
9 to the following: the number of students served; reasons for service; measures of behavioral improvement;
10 measures of academic improvement as appropriate; rates of recidivism within programs; and number and types of
11 referrals for additional services. The Department of Education shall prepare a statewide management report to
12 identify needs for program improvement and best practice. This an annual report shall be submitted to the Joint
13 Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of
14 each fiscal year.
15 (d) Based on the recommendations that resulted from House Joint Resolution 25 of the 139th General
16 Assembly, a total of $1,325.0 shall be allocated for the continued operation of the alternative school program. The
17 program shall be developed utilizing research based best-practice models. The program shall provide year-round
18 services as deemed appropriate and determined by the consortium board and the Department of Education within
19 the prescribed state appropriation. This program shall be considered a special school for the purposes of charging
20 tuition payments to be made by school districts of residence under the statutory provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 6, such
21 that the districts shall fund at least 30 percent of the total cost of the program. The New Castle County Consortium
22 and the Department of Education shall oversee administration of the program and may enter into contractual
23 arrangements to operate the program. Such oversight shall include an annual evaluation of the program to be
24 submitted to the Department of Education.
25 (e) Any funds remaining subsequent to these allocations may be used at the discretion of the Department
26 of Education for activities related to school climate and discipline.
27 Section 328. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
28 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational. This appropriation shall be
29 used to continue the program of vocational education for students with disabilities. The funds appropriated shall
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1 provide for Divisions I, II and III funding for a maximum of six units, prior to application of the vocational deduct,
2 in a single program. The unit shall be based upon 13,500 pupil minutes per week of instruction or major fraction
3 thereof after the first full unit and shall be in addition to the funding otherwise provided under 14 Del. C. § 1703(d).
4 Section 329. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 47.5 FTEs, of which up to 4.0 shall be authorized as
5 teachers/supervisors, 36.8 authorized as teachers, 3.0 authorized as secretaries for the Department of Education, 1.0
6 school psychologist, 1.0 special education coordinator, and 1.0 Education Associate to operate the Prison
7 Education Program (an additional 2.0 FTEs are authorized in the Department of Correction for the Prison Education
8 Program). The qualification of employees for the Prison Education Program shall be the same as the qualification
9 for employees in the public high schools community adult education programs. Teachers/supervisors shall have
10 teaching responsibilities as defined by job responsibilities and duties developed by the Department of Education.
11 Students served under this program shall not be included in the calculation for unit count purposes as
12 defined in 14 Del. C. c. 17. The Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General may
13 transfer funds between lines and departments to pay for this program.
14 In the event the Director of the Office of Management and Budget proposes or implements a position
15 attrition or complement reduction initiative, the Director shall clearly indicate to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance
16 Committee when positions outlined in this section are included in said initiative(s).
17 Section 330. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $36,416.6 to Department of Education, Pass Through and
18 Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for Early Childhood Initiatives. These funds are to be
19 used to support the Delaware Stars for Early Success, the State’s quality improvement system for early care and
20 education. Funding will also support strengthening the State’s comprehensive early childhood system as outlined in
21 the state’s strategic plans, compiled through the efforts of the Delaware Early Childhood Council and the
22 Interagency Resource Management Committee managed through the Delaware Department of Education, Early
23 Childhood Support. Initiatives shall include, but not be limited to, quality improvement awards, technical assistance
24 and assessment of providers, professional development activities for professionals in licensed programs,
25 professional development activities for practitioners in early care and education, early childhood mental health
26 consultation, developmental screenings and surveys, and overall evaluation and awareness of the Delaware Stars for
27 Early Success program. Notwithstanding 14 Del C. § 3001 or this Act to the contrary, program expenses may not
28 exceed the appropriated amount. Upon approval by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the
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1 Controller General, the Secretary of Education may make program changes based on participation rates and
2 available data.
3 Section 331. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Department of Education’s Administrative Code,
4 Delaware non-public school (private and home school) students shall not be subject to a tuition-based driver
5 education program for the program’s initial offering at rates approved by the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance
6 Committee. The fee for the current fiscal year shall be zero.
7 Section 332. (a) The Public School Transportation Committee, consisting of representatives from the
8 Department of Education, the Office of the Controller General, the Office of Management and Budget and
9 representatives for bus contractors and school district transportation supervisors shall make recommendations to the
10 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General for revisions to components of the
11 transportation formula no later than April 1 of each fiscal year.
12 (b) Public School Transportation funds are allocated in the amount of $180,406.2 $187,002.3 in
13 accordance with the transportation formula, as adopted by the State Board of Education on July 23, 1987, subject to
14 the following amendments and procedural modifications:
15 (1) The per gallon price used to calculate the fuel allowance shall be based on the state contract bid
16 price for fuel plus $0.07 per gallon for districts and plus $0.31 per gallon for contractors. For
17 districts and contractors north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the per gallon price shall be
18 based on delivery to a large-sized tank (5,000 or more gallons). In the case of contractors located
19 south of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, the per gallon price shall be based on delivery to a
20 small-sized tank (275 - 1,900 gallons). Upon determination by the Department of Education that a
21 contractor located north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal and operating five or fewer buses
22 does not have existing storage capacity in the large tank range, the per gallon price shall be based
23 on the smaller tank size.
24 The initial fuel rates shall be based on the state contract bid price as of June 1 of the
25 preceding fiscal year. Funding adjustment will be made when the annual average price increases
26 or decreases by at least $0.05 per gallon. The first review will be based on the annual averages
27 through December 31 of each fiscal year and additional reviews will be conducted each month
28 thereafter until April 30. Timing and frequency of fuel adjustments shall be determined by the
29 Department of Education, in collaboration with the Public School Transportation Committee.
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1 Reviews may also be conducted at any time upon the request of the Director of the Office of
2 Management and Budget and the Controller General. Propane school buses will receive the same
3 fuel allowances and be subject to the same adjustment as diesel school buses;
4 (2) For the current fiscal year, the allowable cost of a new unused bus that was purchased by a
5 contractor and put on contract and that was produced between January 1, 2024 2025 and
6 December 31, 2024 2025 (as noted on the school bus identification plate) shall begin its seven
7 year capital allowance schedule using the 2023 2024 state bid price for new school buses, minus 2
8 percent for salvage value, plus 11 percent to account for dealer charges and profits not reflected in
9 the state bid price due to the higher number of buses being purchased and the lag time between
10 ordering and delivery. Any bus produced on or after January 1, 2024 2025, must meet the current
11 federal emissions requirements in order to receive a capital allowance. Any bus produced and
12 placed in service after January 1, 2024 2025 shall be entitled to an allowance based on the 2024
13 2025 state bid price.
14 A used bus placed in service shall utilize the allowance schedule which would have been
15 allowed had the bus been placed in service when new based on its production date. The bus shall
16 receive the remaining years of capital allowance. The Department of Education shall continue to
17 utilize the procedures developed in Fiscal Year 1989 for determining the allowable cost for any
18 size bus that it did not bid in Fiscal Year 2024 2025. In addition to the procedure for establishing
19 the allowable cost of a new bus specified above, the Department of Education is requested to
20 structure its bids for buses in Fiscal Year 2025 2026 in such a manner that public school bus
21 contractors will be permitted to purchase buses from the successful lower bidder at the same price
22 as the State of Delaware. If a contractor elects to purchase a bus at the bid price, the lowest base
23 bid of an awarded contract minus 2 percent for salvage value will be the allowable cost in
24 subsequent reimbursements to the contractor;
25 (3) For the current fiscal year, the fixed cost allowance for district and contractor buses shall include
26 funding for the provision of emergency communication devices. The Department of Education is
27 authorized to bring school districts or private contractors operating school buses equipped with
28 cellular phone technology under a state negotiated cellular phone contract; and
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1 (4) For district operated pupil transportation services, bus driver and driver aide salaries shall receive
2 an increase commensurate with the general salary increase enumerated in Section 8 of this Act in
3 years in which one is provided.
4 (c) Except as specified in this section, or for changes in the price of fuel, or for the adjustments of those
5 items changed by state or federal laws, the Department of Education shall not change the transportation formula
6 unless the change has been authorized by the General Assembly and an appropriation therefore has been made by
7 the General Assembly.
8 (d) The Department of Education shall calculate the formula amounts for each district as provided herein
9 but shall only provide 90 percent of such calculation to each school district. The contract formula amount is the
10 maximum funding that any public-school transportation contractor is eligible to receive through a combination of
11 state and local funds. Homeless transportation funding shall be provided to school districts and charter schools at 90
12 percent of the total cost for approved, eligible students. This excludes transportation for foster children.
13 (e) Of the appropriation allocated for public school districts, funding is allocated to purchase air
14 conditioned buses to transport special need students. The Department of Education is authorized to allow the
15 purchase of air-conditioned buses required to transport special education students that have a medical need for air
16 conditioning (specified by a physician).
17 (f) $4,366.6 is allocated to increase the minimum hourly rate for bus drivers.
18 (g) (f) It is the intent of the General Assembly that, to the maximum extent possible, any funds provided
19 through the school transportation formula to provide hourly rates for bus drivers, that these funds shall go directly
20 toward increasing the salaries of bus drivers and to address workforce shortage and retention issues.
21 (h) $515.0 is allocated to increase the insurance allowance and standardize said allowance across bus
22 capacity sizes, per the recommendations of the Public School Transportation Committee report, dated March 21,
23 2024.
24 (g) It is the intent of the General Assembly to make progress toward implementing the recommendation of
25 the Public School Transportation Working Group to address school bus operating cost factors not reflected in the
26 school transportation formula, which has been in existence since 1977. These factors include, but are not limited to,
27 environmental compliance requirements for school bus maintenance, maintenance costs of advanced technology on
28 school buses, and school bus driver training requirements.
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1 Section 333. (a) All school districts shall be required to utilize Busology, a computerized routing system
2 for school bus transportation, provided by the Department of Education to create school bus routes. Schools are
3 encouraged to maximize the capabilities of this system to derive transportation efficiencies to contain increasing
4 costs.
5 (b) The department is directed to continue to provide bus transportation services to any residential area
6 which has received transportation services since October 1, 1977.
7 Section 334. During the fiscal year, local school districts are hereby directed to provide, at the local school
8 district’s cost, bus transportation of public school students previously declared ineligible by the Unique Hazards
9 Committee, including the following:
10 (1) Students attending Stanton Middle School who are now forced to walk along Telegraph Road with
11 a constant threat of injury;
12 (2) Students attending Mount Pleasant High School and P.S. DuPont Middle School who are now
13 forced to walk along Marsh Road with a constant threat of injury;
14 (3) Students in the town of Seaford, living west of Conrail and north of the Nanticoke River, who
15 attend the Seaford schools, grades K-6;
16 (4) Students attending Seaford Central Elementary who live in the area east of Conrail, north of the
17 Nanticoke River and west of Williams Pond, within the Seaford city limits;
18 (5) Students attending the Cab Calloway School of the Arts and Wilmington Charter School on
19 Lancaster Avenue to Delaware Avenue in the north-south grid and on Jackson Street to DuPont
20 Street on the east-west grid;
21 (6) Students attending Newark High School who live in Windy Hills and are forced to walk along
22 Kirkwood Highway with a constant threat of injury;
23 (7) Students attending schools in Laurel living in the areas of Lakeside Manor, Route 24 east of
24 Laurel town limits, Route 13A south of Laurel town limits and Dogwood Acres;
25 (8) Students attending Delcastle Technical High School who live in Newport and are forced to walk
26 along Centerville Road (Route 141) with a constant threat of injury;
27 (9) Students attending Woodbridge Middle School who must travel along Route 13A south of
28 Bridgeville, and students living west of Bridgeville who must travel along Route 404 or Route 18;
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1 (10) Students attending Smyrna Middle School who reside in the Sunnyside Acres area between
2 Sunnyside Road and U.S. 13 and who would otherwise be required to walk along U.S. 13 in order
3 to reach school;
4 (11) Students attending Concord High School who live south of Naamans Road in the Talleybrook-
5 Chalfonte, Brandywood, Brandon and Beacon Hill areas who must walk along Grubb and/or
6 Naamans Road with a constant threat of injury;
7 (12) Students attending the Laurel Elementary Schools in Grades K-6 who live in the Town of Laurel
8 and the surrounding areas;
9 (13) Students attending Mount Pleasant Elementary School, who would be forced to walk along
10 Bellevue Road;
11 (14) Students attending Mount Pleasant Elementary School, who would be forced to cross over and/or
12 walk along River Road between Lore Avenue and Bellevue Road;
13 (15) Students attending Douglass Alternative School, who would be forced to walk along Route 2
14 (Union Street) or through Canby Park via the paths, with a constant threat of injury;
15 (16) K-5 - New Todd Estates Development to Jennie Smith Elementary School - because of hazards of
16 Route 4 at Pierson Drive intersection;
17 (17) Students living in West Wilmington Manor who walk to Wilmington Manor Elementary School;
18 (18) Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center students living in the town of Greenwood, west of
19 the railroad tracks;
20 (19) Woodbridge Middle School students living on Route 13A from Route 13 north of Bridgeville to
21 Bridgeville north of town limits including streets with access to that part of Route 13A;
22 (20) Talley Jr. High School students who reside in the Ashbourne Hills, Greentree, Stoney Brook
23 areas, students who reside in the Woodacre Apartments and students who live along Peachtree
24 Road;
25 (21) Springer Middle School students residing in Eden Ridge III, Tavistock, Sharpley and Eden Ridge
26 who must cross Concord Pike;
27 (22) Georgetown Elementary School students who live east of Bedford Street;
28 (23) Lombardy Elementary School students who must cross Foulk Road;
29 (24) Students of the Appoquinimink School District who reside in Odessa Heights;
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1 (25) Students attending Brandywine High School who live in Concord Manor and are forced to walk
2 along Shellpot Drive and Windley Hill;
3 (26) Students attending Clayton Elementary, Clayton Intermediate, Smyrna Middle, and Smyrna High
4 School in the Smyrna School District who live on Buresch Drive;
5 (27) Notwithstanding the construction of any sidewalk or footpath along Grubb Road between
6 Naamans Road and Marsh Road, any child currently receiving bus transportation by the
7 Brandywine School District who lives along Grubb Road (between Naamans Road and Marsh
8 Road) or lives in a neighborhood which enters directly onto Grubb Road (between Naamans Road
9 and Marsh Road) shall continue to receive bus transportation to and from school;
10 (28) Stanton Middle School students residing in Kiamensi Gardens, Kiamensi Heights and Westfield
11 who must cross Limestone Road;
12 (29) Students attending Warner Elementary or Warner Kindergarten who also attend the Brandywine
13 Day Care Center;
14 (30) Students attending Brandywine Springs Elementary School who live along Newport Gap Pike;
15 (31) Students attending Mount Pleasant High School and P.S. DuPont Middle School who reside in the
16 vicinity of Rysing Drive in Edgemoor Gardens, in the vicinity of Rysing Drive in the Village of
17 Woods Edge, in the vicinity of Edgemoor Road in Edgemoor Terrace and the Village of Fox Point
18 on Governor Printz Boulevard;
19 (32) Students attending the Woodbridge School District, who live in the Canterbury Apartments in
20 Bridgeville, will embark and disembark in the parking lot of the apartment complex in lieu of the
21 bus stop area along the heavily traveled U.S.13;
22 (33) Students attending McCullough Middle School living along and east of Route 9 from I-295 north
23 to district boundary;
24 (34) Students attending Talley Middle School who can walk without hazard to the corner of Yardley
25 Lane and Silverside Road;
26 (35) All students attending Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School in the Colonial School District; and
27 (36) Cape Henlopen High School students who must cross Kings Highway or Savannah Road.
28 Section 335. Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law or regulation to the contrary, the Colonial
29 School District is hereby directed to provide bus transportation for public school students who attend the Panda
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1 Early Education Center at 1169 South DuPont Highway in New Castle to and from Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary
2 School and Southern Elementary School. The Colonial School District is authorized to utilize state transportation
3 dollars to fund the transportation of students as directed herein.
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Red Clay Consolidated School District
5 is authorized to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Cab
6 Calloway School of the Arts and Conrad Schools of Science and the Indian River School District is authorized to
7 utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Southern Delaware School
8 of the Arts.
9 Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Christina School District is authorized
10 to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from Christiana High School,
11 Glasgow High School, and Newark High School as part of the district’s high school redesign program. Additional
12 routes resulting from the redesign program and associated state transportation dollars shall require the approval of
13 the Secretary of Education, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
14 Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Colonial School District is authorized
15 to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from Gunning Bedford Middle
16 School, George Read Middle School and McCullough Middle School as part of the district’s middle school redesign
17 program. Additional routes resulting from the redesign program, and associated state transportation dollars, shall
18 require the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Controller General and Secretary of
19 Education.
20 Notwithstanding the provisions of any state law to the contrary, the Red Clay Consolidated School District
21 is authorized to utilize state transportation dollars to fund students traveling from routes to and from the Brandywine
22 Springs (6-8) program.
23 Section 336. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all
24 charter schools receiving a state transportation funding allocation shall submit an annual report of anticipated
25 transportation expenditures for the current fiscal year, including any negotiated contracts, to the Department of
26 Education by January 15 each fiscal year. If the charter school projects a net savings between the state
27 transportation funding allocation and anticipated expenditures, the charter school may request to the Secretary of
28 Education, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General that the savings be
29 used for educational purposes allowable under Opportunity Funding. All charter schools receiving state
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1 transportation funding shall submit a final report of actual expenditures for the prior fiscal year’s transportation
2 allocation to the Department of Education no later than October 15 of each fiscal year. The Department of
3 Education shall provide a standard template to charter schools to report these expenditures, as well as information
4 regarding the vendor(s) providing transportation services, the number of school buses on contract, and any relevant
5 vehicle identification information.
6 Section 337. As recommended by the Task Force on State Education Technology, the Department of
7 Education is authorized to establish a Council on Educational Technology. The Council shall be supported by staff
8 from the Department of Education and the Department of Technology and Information, and shall be comprised of
9 no more than 15 stakeholder representatives. The Council will: (1) provide strategic guidance for public education
10 technology by conducting needs assessments; (2) offer policy and budget recommendations; (3) engage in strategic
11 planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; (4) define acceptable use policies, procedures and
12 processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and (5) provide support for technology-related
13 procurement. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 121 with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as
14 shown by underline as follows:
15 (e) The Department shall establish a Council on Educational Technology. The Council shall be supported
16 by staff from the Department of Education and the Department of Technology and Information, and shall be
17 comprised of no more than 15 stakeholder representatives. The Council will: (1) provide strategic guidance for
18 public education technology by conducting needs assessments; (2) offer policy and budget recommendations; (3)
19 engage in strategic planning to ensure alignment between state and local efforts; (4) define acceptable use policies,
20 procedures and processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; and (5) provide support for
21 technology-related procurement.
22 Section 338. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $3,767.5 to Department of Education,
23 District and Charter Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Technology Block Grant. These funds are
24 allocated proportionally to district and charter schools based upon the Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C.
25 § 1704(2) and § 1710. Funds provided by this Act are intended to support the following priorities: (1) replacement
26 or purchase of equipment supporting classroom instruction; (2) supporting technology maintenance in the schools
27 either through the use of technology personnel or contractual services; (3) supporting professional learning through
28 the use of instructional personnel; or (4) such other technology needs as may arise which could improve or enhance
29 the technology capabilities of the district or charter school. To the extent that these funds are used to pay salary
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1 expenses, they may only be used for the state share of salary, benefits and other employment costs in accordance
2 with the schedules contained in 14 Del. C. c. 13. Local districts are encouraged to match their allocation pursuant to
3 the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1902(b), provided the local match does not exceed those established under 71 Del
4 Laws, c. 378. The matching provisions provided in this section shall not be interpreted to provide duplicative rate
5 increases. The Department of Education shall be charged with the authority to verify the use of the funds.
6 Section 339. The provisions of this Act to the contrary notwithstanding, consistent with the provisions of
7 14 Del. C. § 509(b), charter schools eligible to receive allocations from the Professional Accountability and
8 Instructional Advancement fund, Academic Excellence and Minor Capital Improvements program will not be
9 required to submit an application to the Department of Education. Any funds received as a result of the allocation of
10 these programs may be used for current operations, Minor Capital Improvements or tuition payments.
11 Section 340. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through and
12 Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for Scholarships and Grants, per the provisions of 14 Del. C. c.
13 34. This funding shall be used for the following programs:
14 Merit-Scholarships: Herman M. Holloway, Sr. Scholarship, Bradford B. Barnes Memorial Scholarship and
15 the Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship.
16 Need-Based: Scholarship Incentive Program (SCIP).
17 Mental Health Educators Incentive and Speech Pathology: scholarships and student loan payments.
18 Tuition Reimbursement: Critical Need Reimbursement.
19 Programmatic Pass Through:
20 $40.0 Delaware Advance Scholarship Program.
21 An annual report shall be submitted to the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of
22 Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year detailing the number of applicants
23 and the funding amounts used for each program.
24 Section 341. Any scholarship funds unused in any given fiscal year may be carried over into a reserve
25 account to be utilized in the subsequent year.
26 Section 342. A school district operating a special school or program or with tuition eligible students may
27 not reallocate state units earned in these cases, if such reallocation requires an increase in the tuition tax rate or
28 tuition billing amount. If a reallocation of state units earned will not require such an increase, districts may
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1 reallocate positions as necessary to ensure the most efficient delivery of services, except for those instances
2 currently prohibited by Delaware Code.
3 Additionally the Department of Education shall be authorized to promulgate rules and regulations
4 pertaining to tuition billings and tuition payments to include, but not be limited to, procedures to implement a
5 specific billing and payment schedule; procedures for justification accounting for any increases from estimated to
6 actual per pupil amounts billed; and procedures for the review of included costs to ensure appropriateness as it
7 relates to the ratio of state to local resources.
8 Section 343. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2009, all school districts and charter schools shall access the data
9 services and technical assistance of the New Castle County Data Service Center (DSC) for compliance with the
10 provisions of 14 Del. C. § 122(11). Such access shall ensure that all financial reports remain available in the new
11 financial system and are accessible by the Department of Education, the Office of Management and Budget and the
12 Office of the Controller General. Services provided by DSC, which is owned and operated by the Colonial and Red
13 Clay Consolidated School Districts, for compliance with this section, shall be provided through an agreement with
14 the State of Delaware.
15 Section 344. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2010, for purposes of 14 Del C. § 1321(e)(11), § 1321(e)(12), §
16 1716 and § 1716A, a school district electing to take a cash option or contractual option shall submit the required
17 application to the Department of Education no later than January 31 of the current fiscal year. The Department of
18 Education shall provide a report on the use of said cash/contractual options to the Director of the Office of
19 Management and Budget and the Controller General by May 1 of each fiscal year. Amend Title 14 of Delaware
20 Code, § 1725(e) with deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
21 (e) For purposes of § 1321(e)(11), § 1321(e)(12), § 1716 and § 1716A of this Title, a school district electing
22 to take a cash option or contractual option shall submit an application to the Department of Education no later than
23 January 31 of each fiscal year. The Department of Education shall provide a report on the use of said
24 cash/contractual options to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General by May
25 1 of each fiscal year.
26 Section 345. Pursuant to provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1902(b), all local districts shall be authorized to assess
27 a local match for Fiscal Year 2010 Reading Resource Teachers and Mathematics Resource Teachers/Specialists and
28 Fiscal Year 2008 Extra Time. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 1902 with deletions as shown by strikethrough
29 and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
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1 (c) Pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (b) of this section, all local districts shall be authorized to assess
2 a local match for Reading Resource Teachers and Mathematics Resource Teachers/Specialists at the Fiscal Year
3 2010 rate and Extra Time at the Fiscal Year 2008 rate.
4 Section 346. Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, and in order
5 to share certain expenses of public education between school districts, any school district which receives funding
6 under the provisions of 14 Del. C. is authorized to enter into a memorandum of understanding with another school
7 district or school districts for the sharing of central services within such school districts which may use, without
8 limitation, the combining of similar unit funded positions to pay for a shared position to perform the services agreed
9 to and payments between the districts for such shared services, provided that the memorandum of understanding is
10 also approved by the Secretary of Education, with the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and
11 Budget and the Controller General.
12 Section 347. The provisions of 14 Del. C. § 124A, § 154 and § 155, and any implementing regulations in
13 14 DE Admin Code that the Delaware Department of Education determines to be inconsistent with the Department’s
14 ESSA plan as approved by the U.S. Department of Education shall not be applicable to Delaware Public Schools
15 and School Districts. The department shall review code references in this section and suggest revisions to make
16 them consistent with the accountability system and approved ESSA plan.
17 Section 348. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and
18 Charter Operations, Other Items, Child Nutrition (95-02-02).
19 (a) This appropriation shall be used to cover the difference between the federal reimbursement rate for
20 reduced-price meals and free meals to allow students who qualify for a reduced-price meal to receive the meal free
21 of charge.
22 (b) Notwithstanding any language to contrary, for any appropriate purpose, the Department of
23 Education may use an alternative measure to determine low socio-economic status in lieu of the eligibility for free
24 and reduced priced lunch. The use of an alternative measure shall not affect any student’s eligibility to receive free
25 or reduced meals.
26 Section 349. Upon approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller
27 General, school districts and charter schools are authorized to utilize unfilled full and/or combine unfilled partial
28 units of Division I funding earned in accordance with 14 Del. C. c. 13 and 17 and the Annual Appropriations Act to
29 address instructional needs of their respective school districts. This option shall only apply if the school district has
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1 not filled the unit and/or partial unit at any time during the fiscal year in which it was earned and if the unit was
2 filled the prior fiscal year and became vacant. This option shall exclude Division I units and associated Related
3 Services units earned in Pre-K, Basic, Intensive and Complex categories.
4 Notwithstanding 14 Del. C. § 1716E, and § 1716F, and § 1716H school districts are authorized to combine
5 unfilled partial units of K-5, and middle, and high school mental health services funding, or exercise cash options
6 for any full or fractional units of mental health services funding to address mental and behavioral health needs of
7 their respective schools.
8 School districts approved to utilize the provisions of this section shall continue to be subject to all relevant
9 salary schedules and supplemental compensation pursuant to 14 Del. C. c. 13 and the Annual Appropriations Act;
10 be subject to financial reporting requirements of 14 Del C. § 1507 and § 1509; and continue to be subject to the
11 provisions of 14 Del. C. § 1310(b) regarding school nurses.
12 Section 350. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
13 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $63,000.0 $66,085.4 for Opportunity Funding. This funding shall be
14 used to provide additional funding for multilingual learner (MLL) and low-income (LI) students.
15 These combined funds shall be allocated to district and charter schools using prior year MLL and LI
16 enrollment for use in the following manner:
17 (a) $55,000.0 $58,085.4 in the current fiscal year shall be apportioned on a per pupil basis to all
18 district and charter schools where such local education agencies shall have flexibility in the use of these funds to
19 enhance services to MLL and LI students, including using these funds to cover 100 percent of personnel costs,
20 excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district or charter school, for associated staff,
21 contractual services, supplies and materials, or other expenditures deemed necessary to provide additional supports
22 to these populations. Staff may include, but not be limited to, personnel dedicated to improving reading
23 comprehension and math proficiency, or who provide additional wrap-around services or mental health supports.
24 (b) $8,000.0 in the current fiscal year shall be apportioned to schools which meet the following
25 criteria based on the prior year unit count: (1) a grade configuration containing kindergarten through fourth grade
26 and (2) greater than or equal to 30 percent LI and/or greater than or equal to 10 percent MLL enrollment. Said funds
27 shall be used by districts and charter schools for mental health services in the form of school counselors, school
28 social workers or licensed clinical social workers, school psychologists, and/or for additional reading supports for
29 grades K-5. Services may include the employment of staff, where such funding may be used to cover 100 percent of
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1 personnel costs, excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district or charter school, on a 10 to
2 12-month basis and/or contracted services.
3 (c) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all districts shall be
4 authorized to assess a local match to provide for the local costs associated with this appropriation.
5 Districts and charter schools must submit an expenditure plan to the Department of Education no later than
6 the last Friday in July of each fiscal year. The Department of Education will provide an expenditure plan template
7 and plan development supports, including identifying evidence-based practices shown to improve performance
8 outcomes for these two subgroups, to districts and charter schools. Funds allocated under this section shall not
9 supplant otherwise available funding.
10 Effective beginning in Fiscal Year 2023, local school boards shall allocate not less than 98 percent of the
11 total allocation it receives generated by a specific school to that school. A local school board that wishes to allocate
12 the funds in a different manner may do so in accordance with 14 Del. C. §1704(4). Districts and charter schools
13 shall each submit an annual report to the Department of Education on the use of funds no later than January each
14 fiscal year detailing how each school expended funds earned under this section and total expenditures by school, and
15 make those reports publicly available on their website; the Department shall also make the submitted reports
16 publicly available on its website.
17 Section 351. Section 1 of this Act contains appropriations to the Department of Education, District and
18 Charter Operations (95-02-00) $2,009,315.7 $2,234,861.9. The appropriations include a reduction of $26,000.0 in
19 state operating funds originally taken in Fiscal Year 2018. The reductions shall be allocated proportionally to
20 districts and charter schools based upon the prior year Division I unit count as certified in 14 Del. C. § 1704(2) and
21 § 1710 or, where applicable, the preliminary roster as provided in 14 Del. C. § 504A(9).
22 As of July 1, reductions will be applied to Division II – All Other Costs. Districts and charter schools shall
23 be permitted to submit an alternative reduction plan to the Department of Education, Office of Management and
24 Budget and Office of the Controller General no later than the end of December. If a plan is not approved, the final
25 state allocation for Division II – All Other Costs will be reflective of the total reduction amount. If a plan is
26 approved, adjustments will be made by the end of January. Reduction plans should be in accordance with the
27 following:
28 (a) Districts may use Division I savings from unfilled units as a reduction for whole unfilled units.
29 The amount to be utilized as a credit per person will be as follows: Superintendent $156,773 $164,789; Assistant
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1 Superintendent $133,188 $144,764; Administrative Assistant $81,682 $83,344; Director $134,410 $149,012;
2 Supervisor $104,882 $106,903; Principal $122,447 $135,623; Assistant Principal $107,801 $118,781;10-month
3 Teacher $82,372 $89,610; 11-month Teacher $88,864 $96,578; 12-month Teacher $95,355 $103,547; Secretary
4 $65,031 $71,168; and Custodian $63,182 $67,757.
5 (b) Funds associated with the cash options authorized in 14 Del. C. § 1321(e)(9) for administrative
6 positions and 14 Del. C. § 1716(g) for academic excellence units are acceptable.
7 (c) Appropriations used to offset district funding reduction shall be taken from a state budget
8 appropriation and may not be taken from local funds. Reductions may not be taken from funding provided for
9 transportation costs.
10 Section 352. Section 1 of this Act appropriates funds to Department of Education, District and Charter
11 Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Student Success Block Grant. Said funds shall be used to
12 support reading assistance in kindergarten through fourth grade. Funds shall be allocated with the intention to
13 support one 10-month Reading Interventionist in each qualifying school only. Qualifying schools are those in a
14 district or a charter school, which meet the following criteria based on the prior year student unit count: (1) a grade
15 configuration containing kindergarten through fourth grade and (2) greater than or equal to 60 percent low socio-
16 economic status and/or greater than or equal to 20 percent multilingual learner enrollment. In the current fiscal year,
17 schools that were eligible last year but no longer meet the eligibility criteria shall continue to receive an allocation
18 equivalent to the prior fiscal year as a hold harmless. This hold harmless provision is only applicable for the year
19 after the criteria is no longer met. Additionally, schools that become eligible in the current fiscal year may receive
20 an allocation, contingent on availability of funding. State funds shall be based on the state share of personnel costs
21 for a teacher holding a master’s degree plus 15 credits with 15 years of experience and employed for 10 months.
22 Districts and charters shall provide information for staff hired under this section as requested by the Department of
23 Education; any such staff shall work in collaboration with the Department to monitor student progress and
24 participate in professional learning. Each district and charter receiving funding shall provide a summary of services
25 to the Department, no later than September 1 of each fiscal year, detailing the number of students served, types of
26 services provided and data outcomes that show effectiveness of this initiative for the prior school year.
27 (a) Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all districts shall
28 be authorized to assess a local match to provide for the local contribution of personnel costs associated with this
29 appropriation.
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1 (b) Funds allocated under this section are intended to support inclusion efforts in schools and shall
2 not supplant otherwise available funding. Local education agencies may request to use funding allocated under the
3 Student Success Block Grant for purposes other than intended upon the approval of the Secretary of Education, the
4 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General.
5 Section 353. In accordance with an Order of the Court of Chancery, dated October 12, 2020, approving a
6 settlement between the parties in In Re Delaware Public Schools Litigation, the following shall apply:
7 (a) Section 1 of this Act includes a total appropriation of $15,774.3 to Department of Education, Pass
8 Through and Other Support Programs, Special Needs Programs (95-03-20) for Early Childhood Assistance
9 Program. Of this appropriation, $12,249.3 is included to provide at least fifty percent of the additional seats made
10 possible by the funding added above the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriation of $6,149.3 to be allocated to non-LEA
11 community based early care and education programs. The additional $3,525.0 shall be used to increase seats for
12 early care and education of infants, toddlers, 3- and 4-year-old children.
13 (b) Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation of $4,000.0 in Teacher Recruitment/Retention to
14 the Department of Education, District and Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for recruitment and retention
15 of educators in Delaware’s highest need schools, as identified by the Department of Education.
16 Section 354. Section 1 of this Act appropriates 1.0 FTE, Education Associate, and 1.0 FTE, Director of
17 Early Childhood Intervention, in Department of Education, Early Childhood Supports (95-01-06) to support the
18 planned transition of the Birth to Three, Part C program from the Department of Health and Social Services to the
19 Department of Education. The Departments of Education and Health and Social Services shall continue
20 implementing the seamless transition of services which shall be completed no later than July 2028. The Department
21 of Education shall include any additional resources necessary for a successful transition in a future budget request.
22 Section 355. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $300.0 in Department of Education, Pass
23 Through and Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for Mental Health and Speech Language Program.
24 The Mental Health Services Scholarship will support full-time students who are enrolled in a Master’s degree
25 program in a Delaware Institute of Higher Education that will lead to certification as a school counselor, school
26 psychologist, or school social worker in a Delaware school. The Mental Health Services and Speech Language Loan
27 Repayment programs will support the repayment of educational loans for school counselors, school psychologists,
28 school social workers, and speech language pathologists. The Department of Education shall establish rules and
29 regulations to administer these funds.
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1 Section 356. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation of $20,200.0 to the Department of Education,
2 District and Charter Operations (95-02-02) to Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative for
3 disadvantaged students.
4 (a) Of this amount, $10,200.0 shall be used for Redding Consortium initiatives. These funds shall be allocated
5 pursuant to a spending plan submitted for approval by the Redding Consortium to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance
6 Committee, the Controller General’s Office, and the Office of Management and Budget. These funds may not be
7 expended prior to the submission and approval of this plan.
8 i. Of these funds, $156.0 shall be provided to the University of Delaware, Biden School of Public
9 Policy and $84.0 shall be provided to Delaware State University to provide for staff support and
10 administrative needs of the Redding Consortium. No portion of these amounts shall be used to
11 fund overhead or student tuition expenses.
12 ii. All funds appropriated for the Redding Consortium are limited to uses dedicated to achieving
13 educational equity and to improve educational outcomes of all Pre-K to grade 12 students in the
14 City of Wilmington and northern New Castle County.
15 (b) Of this amount, $10,000.0 shall be used for the Wilmington Learning Collaborative. These funds shall be
16 allocated pursuant to a spending plan submitted for approval by the Wilmington Learning Collaborative to the Co-
17 Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Controller General’s Office, and the Office of Management and Budget.
18 These funds may not be expended prior to the submission and approval of this plan. Notwithstanding any provision
19 of the Delaware Code to the contrary, excluding 29 Del. C. c. 69, participating schools shall have the flexibility to
20 use all appropriated state funds to maximize educational opportunities, including to cover personnel, contractual
21 services, supplies and materials, or other expenditures deemed necessary to support the Collaborative and the
22 associated memoranda of understanding.
23 (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69, the Department of Education is authorized to enter into
24 a contract for services with the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, Inc., or with any entity that provides services to
25 the Wilmington Learning Collaborative.
26 (d) It is the intent that the Redding Consortium and Wilmington Learning Collaborative coordinate spending
27 plans and programmatic initiatives in order to avoid duplicative programming and to improve student outcomes for
28 the City of Wilmington.
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1 Section 357. Section 1 of this Act provides $500.5 to the Department of Education, Workforce Support
2 (95-01-04) in Contractual Services. Notwithstanding the provisions of 29 Del. C. c. 69 or any other provision to the
3 contrary, the Department of Education is authorized to enter into a contract or agreement to support school-to-work
4 transitional services for middle and high school students in Delaware.
5 Section 358. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, District and
6 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) of $1,000.0 for Mid-Year Unit Count. These funds are intended to
7 provide additional state funding for enrollment growth that occurs after the September 30 unit count each school
8 year. The Department of Education is authorized to conduct a mid-year unit count on the last school day of January
9 in each fiscal year for all school districts and charter schools. The mid-year unit count shall be conducted in the
10 same manner as the annual September 30 unit count. Upon certification of the mid-year unit count, the Department
11 shall allocate this funding to each school district and charter school that experienced net enrollment growth on a pro-
12 rated basis, weighted for needs-based funding as defined in 14 Del. C. §1703, as a percentage of the statewide net
13 enrollment growth. School districts and charter schools receiving funding through this allocation shall have
14 flexibility in the use of these funds to support costs associated with the increased enrollment. Any school district or
15 charter school that experienced a decrease in enrollment after the September 30 unit count shall be held harmless
16 and are not required to return any funds earned prior to the mid-year unit count. The Department shall explore the
17 necessary programming, including costs, to include changes in needs-based funding categories for existing students
18 to be incorporated within enrollment growth calculations in the future.
19 Section 359. Section 1 of this Act appropriates $2,000.0 to Department of Education, District and Charter
20 Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Substitute Teacher Block Grant. These funds shall be used to
21 employ full-time, 10-month substitute teachers to provide temporary teaching to pupils when a regular classroom
22 teacher is unavailable. Allocation of funds shall be targeted to high needs elementary, middle and high schools, with
23 populations of 50 percent or more low-income students.
24 Individuals employed using these funds shall be paid for 10 months at a starting salary equitable to no
25 degree, step 1 in accordance with 14 Del. C. §1305. Individuals hired under this subsection must possess a
26 bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Notwithstanding any provision of the Delaware
27 Code or this Act to the contrary, all school districts shall be authorized to assess a local match to provide for the
28 local contribution of personnel costs associated with this appropriation.
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1 To ensure success of these individuals, each school district and charter school shall develop and implement
2 a professional development program specifically designed for these substitute teachers that, at a minimum, includes
3 all of the following:
4 (a) Implementing lesson plans.
5 (b) Classroom management.
6 (c) Student behavior, including disability awareness and behaviors that may manifest as a result of disabilities.
7 (d) Basic understanding of Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans.
8 (e) All individuals hired under this section are subject to the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 41 and, at the
9 discretion of each LEA, subject to district and building level professional development requirements.
10 Section 360. Section 1 of this Act includes an appropriation for Substitute Reimbursement in the
11 Department of Education, District and Charter Operations (95-02-02). Included in said appropriation is funding for
12 paid family leave. For local education agencies, funding available for this program shall be limited to a maximum
13 value of the daily rate of a Class A substitute as specified in 14 Del. C. § 1326 and current year other employment
14 costs. Local education agencies shall submit the request for contractual substitute reimbursement to the Department
15 of Education and funding shall be transferred to the local education agencies for eligible costs. The Department of
16 Education shall submit a report to the Department of Human Resources detailing the number of persons using paid
17 family leave no later than August 15 following each school year.
18 Section 361. Section 1 of this act contains an appropriation to Department of Education, Scholarships,
19 Veterinary Tuition Assistance (95-03-40) in the amount of $497.6 for tuition assistance for veterinary medicine
20 program students to support a total of 14 seats. Notwithstanding current laws of Delaware relating to the DIVME
21 DVMEAC program, these funds shall be used to provide tuition support for Delaware residents studying at
22 veterinary medicine programs in accordance with the Southern Regional Education Board. The provisions of 29 Del.
23 C. c. 69 shall not apply.
24 Section 362. Section 1 of this Act provides an appropriation of $2,000.0 $2,300.0 to Department of
25 Education, District and Charter Operations, Education Block Grants (95-02-05) for Athletic Trainers Block Grant.
26 These funds shall be allocated proportionally to districts and charter schools serving grades 9-12 with athletic
27 programs, based upon the certified, prior year enrollment. These funds shall be used to employ 10-month athletic
28 trainers in accordance with the salary schedule set forth in 14 Del. C. §1305. Notwithstanding any provision of the
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1 Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, all school districts shall be authorized to assess a local match to provide
2 for the local contribution of personnel costs associated with this appropriation.
3 Section 363. All school districts and charter schools are required to utilize the State’s student information
4 system, as contracted for by the Department of Education. Amend Title 14 of Delaware Code, § 122(b) with
5 deletions as shown by strikethrough and insertions as shown by underline as follows:
6 (31) Requiring all school districts and charter schools to utilize a single, uniform student information
7 system, as contracted for by the Department of Education.
8 Section 364. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and
9 Charter Operations, Other Items, Mental Health Services (95-02-02). Of this amount, $10,000.0 shall be used for the
10 purpose of House Bill 200 or similar legislation as amended by House Amendment 1 of the 152nd General
11 Assembly. $9,800.0 shall be allocated for Mental Health Services Units for grades 9 – 12 for school districts and
12 charter schools and shall be allocated as a block grant. Distribution of said funds to local education agencies (LEA)
13 shall be on a pro-rata basis based on student population as determined by the September 2023 2024 unit count. To
14 the extent that funding is available, LEAs may not reduce existing ratios. Funding may be used to cover 100 percent
15 of personnel costs, excluding any additional local benefits provided by the school district or charter school, on a 10
16 to 12-month basis and/or contracted services for school psychologists. The remaining $200.0 shall be allocated for
17 purposes of House Bill 200 or similar legislation as amended by House Amendment 1 of the 152nd General
18 Assembly for the Mental Health Critical Need Reimbursement Program and shall be awarded on a pro-rata basis
19 based on the size of the applicant pool.
20 Section 365. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to Department of Education, Pass Through and
21 Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship and
22 Inspire.
23 (a) The Student Excellence Equals Degree (SEED) Scholarship appropriation shall be used to award
24 scholarships to graduates of Delaware public and non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria pursuant
25 to the provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 34 Subchapter XIV. Delaware Technical Community College and the University of
26 Delaware (The Institutions) have established regulations for the implementation and administration of the SEED
27 Program. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 3405A, funding will be available for all new and returning
28 students that meet the eligibility criteria referenced above. The Institutions are responsible for requesting a transfer
29 of funds from the Department of Education based on the enrollment of students receiving the SEED Scholarship.
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1 Funds awarded under the SEED program are portable in the event that an eligible student transfers between the two
2 eligible institutions.
3 (b) The Inspire Scholarship program at Delaware State University shall be used to award scholarships
4 to graduates of Delaware public and non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria pursuant to the
5 provisions of 14 Del. C. c. 34 Subchapter XV. Delaware State University has established regulations for the
6 implementation and administration of the Inspire program. Notwithstanding the provisions of 14 Del. C. § 3413A,
7 funding will be available for all new and returning students that meet the eligibility criteria referenced above.
8 Delaware State University shall be responsible for requesting a transfer of funds from the Department of Education
9 based on the enrollment of students receiving the Inspire Scholarship.
10 (c) Delaware graduates of public and non-public high schools who meet the eligibility criteria and are
11 awarded either the SEED or Inspire scholarship shall receive their earned scholarship award regardless of the
12 appropriated amount in Section 1. Shortfalls which occur as a result of increased demand shall be funded by the
13 Department of Education. The Institution of Higher Education experiencing such a shortfall shall notify the
14 Department of Education and shall furnish all documentation necessary to validate any request. The Institutions
15 shall consult with, report to, and receive the concurrence of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
16 and the Controller General prior to expanding the program offerings eligible under the SEED and Inspire programs.
17 (d) Each Institution of Higher Education shall submit the following reports to the Secretary of
18 Education, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and Controller General no later than November 1
19 annually.
20 (1) The University of Delaware (UD) and Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) shall
21 each compile a report identifying the number of applicants, the numbers of accepted
22 participants, the number of recipients who graduated or received a certification during the
23 academic year, the average SEED Scholarship award per student, and the total amount of
24 SEED Scholarships awarded for each of the five preceding academic years.
25 (2) Delaware State University (DSU) shall compile a report identifying the number of applicants,
26 the numbers of accepted participants, the number of recipients who graduated or received a
27 certification during the academic year, the average Inspire Scholarship award per student, and
28 the total amount of Inspire Scholarships awarded for each of the five preceding academic
29 years.
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1 (e) The Department of Education shall develop a reporting template containing student, enrollment,
2 and award information, which shall be completed by the Institutions of Higher Education and submitted to the
3 department each semester. This report shall be satisfactorily completed and submitted prior to the disbursement of
4 funds. The Institutions of Higher Education shall consult with, report to, and receive the concurrence of the
5 Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General prior to expanding the program
6 offerings eligible under the SEED and Inspire programs.
7 Section 366. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the
8 Department of Education shall conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of, and the need for continuance
9 of, the contract between the Department of Education and Delaware State University under which Delaware State
10 University provides career advisement and access to scholarships for the early childhood community. The review
11 shall, at a minimum, address:
12 (a) The extent to which the contract has increased access to career advisement, scholarships, and incentive
13 programs for the early childhood workforce.
14 (b) The cost-effectiveness of the contract relative to outcomes achieved.
15 (c) Recommendations for modifications to the contract.
16 (d) The Department of Education shall submit a written report of the findings and recommendations to the
17 Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General by
18 November 30, 2025.
19 Section 367. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the
20 Department of Education shall conduct a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of, and the need for continuance
21 of, the contract between the Department of Education and the University of Delaware under which the University of
22 Delaware provides professional learning supports for the Delaware Stars for Early Success Quality Improvement
23 System. The review shall, at a minimum, address:
24 (a) The extent to which the contracted quality improvement system has informed improvements to early
25 learning policies, procedures, and key practices.
26 (b) The cost-effectiveness of the contract relative to outcomes achieved.
27 (c) Recommendations for modifications to the contract.
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1 (d) The Department of Education shall submit a written report of the findings and recommendations to the
2 Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Controller General by
3 November 30, 2025.
4 Section 368. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, Pass Through
5 and Other Support Programs, Scholarships (95-03-40) for the Delaware State University Inspire Scholarship
6 program in the amount of $100.0 for purposes of Senate Bill 90 or similar legislation of the 153rd General
7 Assembly. This appropriation shall be used to allow students who complete their undergraduate degrees at Delaware
8 State University in less than eight semesters to use the remaining semesters of eligibility on graduate degree
9 programs at Delaware State University.
10 Section 369. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and
11 Charter Operations, Other Items (95-02-02) for the Literacy Emergency Fund.
12 (a) These funds shall be used to support evidence-based literacy programming for students in pre-
13 kindergarten through third grade. Funding priority shall be given to schools which have the lowest levels of literacy
14 proficiency, and/or which have been designated for Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) or Comprehensive
15 Support and Improvement (CSI).
16 (b) The Department of Education shall submit a report by April 1 to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance
17 Committee, the Controller General, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget summarizing the
18 programs funded under this initiative. For each program, the Department shall detail the services offered, identify
19 the number of teachers or students served, and provide data demonstrating impact.
20 Section 370. Section 1 of this Act contains an appropriation to the Department of Education, District and
21 Charter Operations, Other Items, Child Nutrition (95-02-02) in the amount of $3,277.9 for purposes of House
22 Substitute 1 to House Bill 91 or similar legislation of the 153rd General Assembly. This appropriation shall be used
23 to cover the difference between the federal reimbursement rate for paid breakfast meals and free breakfast meals to
24 allow all students to receive breakfast free of charge.
25 Section 371. Section 1 of this Act makes an appropriation to the Department of Education, Pass Through
26 and Other Support Programs, Pass Through Programs (95-03-15) for Summer School - Gifted and Talented. The
27 Department of Education shall submit a report detailing the sending schools and the number of students from each
28 school to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Controller General. This report is due on
29 December 1 of each fiscal year.
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1 Section 372. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Delaware Code or this Act to the contrary, the
2 Department of Education shall, in coordination with all local education agencies, submit a report relating to
3 enrollment preferences, application procedures, and selection criteria at charter schools, vocational technical
4 schools, magnet schools, and all schools participating in school choice. This report shall include the following:
5 (a) An outline of the application process and requirements, including essays, interviews, tests, etc.
6 (b) A description of all enrollment preferences, including qualifications and determination methods for
7 specific interest requirements.
8 (c) The criteria or method of enrollment selection when applications exceed available seats, including
9 lottery details, ranked selections, etc.
10 This report shall be submitted to the Co-Chairs of the Joint Finance Committee, the Director of the Office
11 of Management and Budget, and the Controller General by December 1, 2025.
SYNOPSIS
This Bill is the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Act.
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
39.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(01-01-01) General Assembly - House
39.0 7,764.2 8,295.2
41.0 Personnel Costs
Travel: 25.3 25.3
Other - Travel 70.0 70.0
Mileage - Legislative 1,500.0 1,616.5
Contractual Services 60.0 60.0
Supplies and Materials
Other Items: 389.3 389.3
Expenses - House Members 100.0 100.0
House Committee Expenses 9,908.8 10,556.3
41.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - House
(01-02-01) General Assembly - Senate
34.0 34.0 Personnel Costs 5,597.4 5,974.6
Travel: 29.8 29.8
22.3 40.0
Other - Travel 450.0 615.0
60.0 60.0
Mileage - Legislative
199.4 200.0
Contractual Services 55.0 55.0
Supplies and Materials 6,413.9 6,974.4
Other Items:
Expenses - Senate Members
Senate Committee Expenses
34.0 34.0 TOTAL -- General Assembly - Senate
(01-05-01) Commission on Interstate Cooperation 29.0 29.0
Travel
Contractual Services 40.0 40.0
1
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Other Items: 132.8 132.8
Council of State Governments 150.2 150.2
National Conference of State Legislatures
National Foundation for Women Legislators 25.0 25.0
National Black Caucus of State Legislators 1.6 1.6
Legislation for Gaming States 5.0 5.0
Eastern Trade Council 5.0 5.0
Interstate Agriculture Commission
Delaware River Basin Commission 25.0 25.0
447.0 447.0
TOTAL -- Commission on Interstate Cooperation 860.6 860.6
(01-08-00) Legislative Council
(01-08-01) Legislative Services
24.0 24.0 Personnel Costs 2,881.2 3,001.3
15.4 15.4
Travel
284.1 315.8
Contractual Services 33.8 33.8
27.0 27.0
Supplies and Materials
20.0 20.0
Capital Outlay 7.5 7.5
Other Items: 50.0 50.0
3,319.0 3,470.8
Printing - Laws and Journals
Sunset Committee Expenses
Security
24.0 24.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Services
(01-08-02) Office of the Controller General
12.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,586.8 1,641.8
6.5 6.5
Travel
1,798.0 1,810.5
Contractual Services 63.0 63.0
24.3 24.3
Supplies and Materials
25.0 25.0
Capital Outlay 15.0 15.0
135.4
Contingencies: 3,518.6 3,721.5
Legislative Council
JFC/CIP Contingency
GIA Contingency
12.0 12.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Controller General
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(01-00-00) LEGISLATIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(01-08-03) Code Revisors 1.0 1.0
Travel 170.8 170.8
Contractual Services 171.8 171.8
TOTAL -- Code Revisors
(01-08-06) Commission on Uniform State Laws 10.0 10.0
Travel
Contractual Services 45.0 45.0
TOTAL -- Commission on Uniform State Laws 55.0 55.0
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- Legislative Council 7,064.4 7,419.1
109.0 111.0 TOTAL -- LEGISLATIVE 24,247.7 25,810.4
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
10.3 (02-01-00) Supreme Court
10.3 33.0 4,250.3 4,520.2
33.0 Personnel Costs 15.2 15.2
Travel 6.8 168.4 6.8 205.2
101.4 8.3 101.4 8.3
Contractual Services
5.0 32.8 5.0 32.8
Energy 6.7 6.7
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Technology 20.0 20.0
1.8 1.8
Court Security
141.7 141.7
10.3 33.0 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Supreme Court 4,475.0 4,781.7
33.0 33.0 (-10) Supreme Court 141.7 4,475.0 141.7 4,781.7
10.3 10.3 (-40) Regulatory Arms of the Court
10.3 33.0 10.3 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 141.7 4,475.0 141.7 4,781.7
7.0 24.5 46.5 (02-02-00) Court of Chancery 1,641.8 5,837.5 1,641.8 7,789.6
7.0 24.5 63.5 Personnel Costs 12.8 12.8 45.3
Travel 314.0 334.0 7,834.9
Contractual Services 97.9 97.9
Supplies and Materials 25.0 25.0
Capital Outlay
7.0 24.5 46.5 Other Item: 19.6 5,837.5 19.6
2,111.1 2,131.1
Court Security
7.0 24.5 63.5 TOTAL -- Court of Chancery
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 63.5 (-10) Court of Chancery 2,111.1 5,837.5 2,131.1 7,834.9
7.0 24.5 46.5 7.0 24.5 63.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,111.1 5,837.5 2,131.1 7,834.9
4
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
316.5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(02-03-00) Superior Court
12.0 29,877.8 31,928.2
328.5 315.5 Personnel Costs 57.7 57.7
Travel 422.4 693.2
206.8 206.8
Contractual Services
41.4 41.4
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Jury Expenses 597.8 597.8
635.1 712.8
12.0 Expungement Acts
31,839.0 34,237.9
Court Security 152.8 130.9
152.8 130.9
327.5 TOTAL -- Superior Court
328.5 327.5 (-10) Superior Court 152.8 31,839.0 130.9 34,237.9
328.5 327.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 152.8 31,839.0 130.9 34,237.9
(02-06-00) Court of Common Pleas
6.0 141.0 6.0 141.0 Personnel Costs 255.1 12,690.0 255.1 13,589.6
4.0 14.8 4.0 14.8
2.0 Travel
8.0 141.0 230.8 349.9
Contractual Services 87.1 87.1
9.6 9.6
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Item:
2.0 Court Security 200.1 228.5
459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Court of Common Pleas
8.0 141.0 8.0 141.0 (-10) Court of Common Pleas 459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
8.0 141.0 8.0 141.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 459.2 13,032.3 487.6 14,051.0
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
1.0 77.3 265.7 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 59.3 (02-08-00) Family Court
2.0 5,353.7 24,000.9 3,907.6 27,803.8
289.7 Personnel Costs 29.7 14.1 12.3 33.2
1.0 77.3 267.7
Travel 472.7 178.8 289.7 583.0
139.9 49.6 81.8 109.2
Contractual Services 48.0
48.0
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
2.0 Expungement Acts 160.4 180.5
464.4 464.4
Family Court Civil Attorneys
400.0
Technology 50.0 25,268.2
136.0
Court Security 287.5 136.0
287.5
Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training 6,517.5
4,762.9
Parental Representation 1,208.0
30,382.1
1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Family Court
1.0 77.3 267.7 1.0 59.3 291.7 (-10) Family Court 6,517.5 25,268.2 4,762.9 30,382.1
1.0 77.3 267.7 1.0 59.3 291.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,517.5 25,268.2 4,762.9 30,382.1
27.5 252.5 (02-13-00) Justice of the Peace Court 2,227.7 21,482.1 1,524.0 24,110.5
17.5 264.5 Personnel Costs 11.5 11.5
8.0
27.5 260.5 Travel 1,969.3 2,395.6
Contractual Services 104.7 104.7
Energy 165.4 165.4
Supplies and Materials
Other Items: 396.4 634.9 376.6 739.7
2,624.1 24,367.9 1,900.6 27,527.4
Court Security
8.0 Right to Representation
17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Justice of the Peace Court
27.5 260.5 17.5 272.5 (-10) Justice of the Peace Court 2,624.1 24,367.9 1,900.6 27,527.4
27.5 260.5 17.5 272.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,624.1 24,367.9 1,900.6 27,527.4
(02-15-00) Central Services Account 60.1 60.1
Contractual Services
60.1 60.1
TOTAL -- Central Services Account
(-10) Central Services Account 60.1 60.1
TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
60.1 60.1
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
87.5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(02-17-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
87.5 Court Services
87.5 Personnel Costs 8,692.7 9,166.4
26.5 26.5
Travel
1,134.3 1,262.3
Contractual Services 271.5 231.5
216.8 216.8
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Technology Maintenance 1,926.2 1,926.2
100.0 100.0
Retired Judges 58.3 58.3
47.0 47.0
Continuing Judicial Education 361.0 361.0
523.3 659.4
Elder Law Program 177.6 177.6
361.4 361.4
Victim Offender Mediation 2,050.0 2,050.0
Interpreters 2,050.0 20.0 2,050.0 20.0
Court Appointed Attorneys/Involuntary 100.0 100.0
New Castle County Courthouse 1,650.0 2,450.0
Judicial Services 15,666.6 17,164.4
Training
Law Related Education
Right to Representation
87.5 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts -
Court Services
37.0 37.0 (-01) Office of State Court Administrator 2,050.0 7,899.0 2,050.0 9,081.5
721.1 792.5
9.0 9.0 (-03) Office of the State Court Collections
Enforcement
38.0 38.0 (-04) Information Technology 6,551.6 6,782.2
494.9 508.2
3.5 3.5 (-05) Law Libraries
15,666.6 17,164.4
87.5 87.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,050.0 2,050.0
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(02-00-00) JUDICIAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(02-18-00) Administrative Office of the Courts -
Non-Judicial Services
1.0 48.0 1.0 49.0 Personnel Costs 94.7 4,655.8 94.7 5,104.8
16.4 16.4
Travel
169.2 222.1
Contractual Services 4.5 4.5
Energy 26.1 26.6
Supplies and Materials 0.5
386.5
Other Items:
75.0
Special Needs Fund 43.0 0.5
386.5
Child Attorneys 60.0
75.0
Ivy Davis Scholarship Fund 137.7 5,394.0
60.0
Guardianship Fees 43.0
5,896.4
1.0 48.0 Youth in Transition 250.0
Title IV-E Legal Representation and Training 387.7
1.0 49.0 TOTAL -- Administrative Office of the Courts -
Non-Judicial Services
1.0 11.0 1.0 11.0 (-01) Office of the Public Guardian 137.7 914.0 137.7 989.5
30.0 31.0 (-05) Office of the Child Advocate 3,768.6 250.0 4,129.8
5.0 5.0 (-06) Maternal and Child Death Review
Commission 517.5 555.3
2.0 2.0 (-07) Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality
Assurance Commission 193.9 221.8
1.0 48.0
1.0 49.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 137.7 5,394.0 387.7 5,896.4
18.3 138.3 1,212.7 18.3 110.3 1,265.7 TOTAL -- JUDICIAL 14,254.2 125,880.5 12,052.6 141,875.8
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
30.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(10-01-01) Office of the Governor
30.0 3,604.5 3,719.4
31.0 Personnel Costs 8.0 23.0
Travel
Contractual Services 256.1 388.2
Supplies and Materials 20.1 29.7
Other Item:
Woodburn Expenses 70.0 70.0
3,958.7 4,230.3
31.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Governor
9.2 119.8 214.0 (10-02-00) Office of Management and Budget 13,096.9 20,428.5 13,654.9 22,171.3
9.2 125.8 220.0 Personnel Costs 43.6 14.2 43.6 14.2
Travel 10,663.7 17,438.6 10,993.6 17,593.0
Contractual Services 134.7 5,907.0 134.7 6,592.0
Energy 1,766.8 1,941.8
Supplies and Materials 4,231.0 438.5 4,231.0 438.5
Capital Outlay 379.1 379.1
Budget Administration Other Items:
78.0 78.0
Budget Automation - Operations
Trans and Invest 500.0 500.0
Contingencies and One-Time Items:
Technology 55,000.0 374.0 91,100.0 374.0
Prior Years' Obligations 36,100.0 450.0 450.0
Legal Fees 1,071.0 2,071.0
Appropriated Special Funds
Salary/OEC Contingency 301,703.9 175,178.5
Judicial Nominating Committee 8.0 8.0
Elder Tax Relief and Education Expense Fund
Civil Indigent Services 29,789.3 31,789.3
Local Law Enforcement Education 600.0 1,000.0
DE Child Well-Being Benchmark 150.0 150.0
Behavioral Health Consortium 100.5 100.5
Veterans Tax Relief Education Expense Fund 1,075.0
Marijuana Control Act 1,075.0 2,500.0
DE Demographic Studies 2,500.0
Ag Production Assistance Program 1,144.9 100.0
Judicial Pensions
100.0
2,000.0
1,161.8
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
2.0
9.2 121.8 214.0 OPEB Investments 61,292.2
7.0 Contingency - SB4 - Office of the Inspector General 490.8
14.0 Contingency - SS1 to SB10 - Compassionate Release 1,120.3
30.0 Contingency - SB 12 of the 152nd General Assembly, SB 11 1,520.6
Bail Reform
0.8 3.3 Contingency - SS1 for SB17 - Victims Bill of Rights 56.6 245.1
Contingency - SB28 - Volunteer Fire Funeral Benefits 72.6
1.0 Contingency - SB32 - Correctional Officer Privacy 84.7
2.0 Contingency - SS1 for SB115 - Eviction Expungements 104.7
Pensions Other Items:
Other Items 668.0 668.0
Health Insurance - Retirees in Closed 4,067.3 4,067.3
State Police Plan
Pensions - Paraplegic Veterans 51.0 51.0
26,200.0 26,200.0
Pensions - Retirees in Closed State Police Plan
Fleet Management Other Items:
Cars and Wagons 12,519.7 12,519.7
727.2 727.2
Fleet Link Expenses
Food Distribution Other Items:
Food Processing 500.0 500.0
10.0 10.0
Truck Leases
Facilities Management Other Items:
2.0 Absalom Jones Building 384.6 384.6
185.6 185.6
Leased Facilities 135,144.1 418,618.3 136,088.6
9.2 128.6 277.3 TOTAL -- Office of Management and Budget 358,874.4
0.7 3.0 21.3 0.7 3.0 24.3 (-05) Administration 2,079.0 2,925.9 2,194.5 3,149.7
7.5 24.5 1,950.3 4,796.3 1,964.3 5,032.0
7.5 23.5 (-10) Budget Development and Planning 91,100.0 344,728.4 91,156.6 279,727.3
1.0 66.0 10,132.6 30,318.3 10,682.6 30,318.3
0.8 57.3 (-11) Contingencies and One-Time Items
8.0
29.0 1.0 69.0 (-32) Pensions
1.5 24.5 Government Support Services
4.0
2.0 3.3 3.7 8.0 (-40) Mail/Courier Services 2,240.1 705.5 2,243.8 747.8
5.5 5.5 35.0
2.0 97.0 32.0 (-42) Fleet Management 24,672.5 24,843.5
9.2 121.8 214.0
1.5 24.5 (-44) Contracting 258.7 2,400.5 258.7 2,558.3
4.0 (-45) Delaware Surplus Services 503.2 507.4
2.0 3.3 3.7 (-46) Food Distribution 906.6 350.9 913.1 372.5
5.5 5.5 35.0 (-47) PHRST 715.9 4,057.9 738.9 4,309.0
2.0 101.0 (-50) Facilities Management 585.2 28,334.6 585.2 32,659.5
9.2 128.6 277.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 135,144.1 418,618.3 136,088.6 358,874.4
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(10-07-00) Criminal Justice
(10-07-01) Criminal Justice Council
17.0 15.0 17.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 1,807.8 1,514.8
50.3 68.4
Contractual Services 3.6
Supplies and Materials 42.7
Other Items: 132.6
239.6
Videophone Fund 212.5 500.0 212.5
212.5
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council 171.2 138.0 42.7
350.5
Sentencing Accounting and Guidelines Commission 2,947.8 143.9
250.9
2.0 2.0 Other Grants 500.0
2.0
2.0 Board of Parole 229.5
384.1
2.0 2.0 Public Attorney Student Loan Repayment Program 3,134.3
2.0 Marijuana Control Act
Family Justice Centers
3.0 Delaware Anti-Trafficking Action Council
17.0 21.0 17.0 2.0 21.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice Council
(10-07-02) Delaware Justice Information System
16.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 1,661.3 1,796.0
5.3 5.3
Travel 1.0
251.4 2,349.0 2,596.3
Contractual Services 92.1 92.1
7.6
Supplies and Materials 180.0 191.7
260.0 166.4 172.1
Other Items:
4,454.1 64.0
2.0 2.0 Expungement Acts 4,917.5
VINE
1.0 Permit to Purchase
18.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Justice Information System
(10-07-03) Statistical Analysis Center
7.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 553.4 647.9
0.7 0.7
Travel
40.7 50.4
Contractual Services 3.1 3.1
Supplies and Materials 597.9 702.1
7.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Statistical Analysis Center
17.0 46.0 17.0 2.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Criminal Justice 472.5 7,999.8 350.5 8,753.9
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(10-00-00) EXECUTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
2.0 2.0 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
2.0 2.0 (10-08-01) Delaware State Housing Authority 338.6 405.6
Personnel Costs
Other Items: 14,000.0 50.0 14,000.0 50.0
Student Housing Emergency Assistance Fund 14,338.6 4,000.0 14,405.6 4,000.0
Housing Development Fund 4,000.0 6,000.0
State Rental Assistance Program 8,050.0 10,050.0
TOTAL -- Delaware State Housing Authority
26.2 123.8 290.0 26.2 132.6 355.3 TOTAL -- EXECUTIVE 149,955.2 438,626.8 150,844.7 381,908.6
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
9.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(11-01-00) Office of the Chief Information Officer
9.0
9.0 Personnel Costs 1,571.1 1,598.6
0.5 0.5
Travel 93.0 93.0
0.3 0.3
Contractual Services 20.0 20.0
Supplies and Materials 800.0 800.0
Hardware and Software 2,484.9 2,512.4
Technology
9.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Chief Information Officer
9.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Information Officer 2,484.9 2,512.4
2,484.9 2,512.4
9.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
5.0 16.0 (11-02-00) Security Office 430.9 1,968.2 1,604.9 1,070.6
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 25.0 1.3 25.0 1.3
8.4 8.4
Travel 1,100.0 2.3 2,663.5 2.3
Contractual Services 48.5 48.5
Supplies and Materials 1,470.9 234.4
Hardware and Software 800.0 2,000.0 2,679.5 436.5
Technology 5,451.1 1,753.5
12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Security Office 2,404.4 7,021.4
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 (-01) Chief Security Officer 2,404.4 5,451.1 7,021.4 1,753.5
5.0 16.0 12.0 9.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,404.4 5,451.1 7,021.4 1,753.5
28.5 76.5 (11-03-00) Operations Office 2,367.0 9,891.9 3,349.0 9,551.3
28.5 76.5 33.5 71.5 Personnel Costs 134.7 12.2 134.7 12.2
Travel 15,306.8 1,240.9 15,306.8 1,240.9
Contractual Services 504.7 504.7
Energy 97.0 166.1 97.0 166.1
Supplies and Materials 138.6 9.3 138.6 9.3
Capital Outlay 7,396.7 10,481.7
Hardware and Software 8,615.3 5,530.3
Technology 25,440.8 13,194.6 29,507.8 13,194.6
33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Operations Office 33,635.0 30,209.4
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 1.0 10,575.2 131.7 10,645.2 131.7
(-01) Chief Operating Officer
4.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 (-02) Administration 1,040.5 5,092.4 1,040.5 5,106.7
6.5 27.5 6.5 27.5 (-04) Data Center and Operations 6,265.9 14,321.1 6,365.9 14,420.6
9.0 20.0 14.0 15.0 (-05) Telecommunications 5,601.3 8,703.1 9,398.3 5,062.8
8.0 24.0 8.0 24.0 (-06) Systems Engineering 1,957.9 5,386.7 2,057.9 5,487.6
28.5 76.5 33.5 71.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 25,440.8 33,635.0 29,507.8 30,209.4
40.0 100.0 (11-04-00) Technology Office 5,271.1 14,061.4 5,271.1 14,506.6
40.0 100.0 40.2 101.8 Personnel Costs 40.0 1.9 40.0 1.9
Travel 2,375.0 1,290.1 2,675.0 1,290.1
Contractual Services 5.0 3.4 5.0 3.4
Supplies and Materials
Hardware and Software 870.0 3,879.8 870.0 3,879.8
Technology 380.0 380.0
40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Technology Office 8,561.1 8,861.1
19,616.6 20,061.8
13.0 13.0 (-01) Innovation & Architecture 29.0 2,162.9 29.0 2,224.3
4.0 13.0 (-02) Senior Project Management Team 571.4 2,190.5 571.4 2,242.7
4.0 13.0 27.2 40.8 (-04) Application Delivery & Support 5,754.3 7,240.5 6,054.3 7,423.0
4.0 27.0 (-06) Enterprise Solutions 1,559.6 6,410.8 1,559.6 6,534.9
27.0 40.0 5.0 8.0 (-08) Enterprise Data Management 646.8 1,611.9 646.8 1,636.9
40.2 101.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 8,561.1 19,616.6 8,861.1 20,061.8
4.0 27.0
5.0 7.0
40.0 100.0
(11-05-00) Office of Policy and Communications
5.0 5.0 Personnel Costs 591.0 613.6
591.0 613.6
5.0 5.0 TOTAL -- Office of Policy and Communications
5.0 5.0 (-01) Chief Policy Officer 591.0 613.6
591.0 613.6
5.0 5.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(11-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
21.9 52.1 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(11-06-00) Chief of Partner Services
21.9 52.1
21.9 53.1 Personnel Costs 1,946.2 5,532.1 2,606.2 5,703.9
1,946.2 100.0 2,606.2 100.0
Hardware and Software 500.0 500.0
Technology 6,132.1 6,303.9
21.9 53.1 TOTAL -- Chief of Partner Services
16.0 41.0 16.0 41.0 (-01) End User Services 1,118.2 4,565.2 1,618.2 4,696.8
5.9 11.1 5.9 12.1 (-02) Partner Engagement Services 828.0 1,566.9 988.0 1,607.1
6,132.1 6,303.9
21.9 52.1 21.9 53.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 1,946.2 2,606.2
95.4 258.6 107.6 249.4 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF 38,352.5 67,910.7 47,996.5 61,454.6
TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(12-01-01) Lieutenant Governor
5.0 7.0 8.0 Personnel Costs 882.3 1,078.6
1.3 1.3
Travel
108.7 178.2
Contractual Services 2.1 12.1
Supplies and Materials 7.7 7.7
Other Item: 1,002.1 1,277.9
Expenses - Lieutenant Governor
5.0 7.0 8.0 TOTAL -- Lieutenant Governor
4.0 23.0 (12-02-01) Auditor of Accounts 380.2 2,642.0 380.2 3,256.5
4.0 23.0 2.0 26.0 Personnel Costs 9.5 4.9 14.7 4.9
Travel 705.5 907.3 791.5 926.5
Contractual Services 4.4 44.4 4.4 44.4
Supplies and Materials 10.4 10.7 29.0 10.7
Capital Outlay 3,609.3 4,243.0
2.0 26.0 TOTAL -- Auditor of Accounts 1,110.0 1,219.8
(12-03-00) Insurance Commissioner
(12-03-01) Regulatory Activities
14.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 1,250.6 1,363.2
2.4 2.4
Travel
402.0 402.0
Contractual Services 8.8 8.8
5.4 5.4
Supplies and Materials
5.0 5.0
Capital Outlay 1,674.2 1,786.8
Other Item:
Malpractice Review
14.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Regulatory Activities
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
3.7 87.3 3.7 90.3 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
3.7 87.3 3.7 90.3 (12-03-02) Bureau of Examination, 7,469.1 8,853.0
Rehabilitation and Guaranty 85.0 85.0
Personnel Costs 2,233.3 2,233.3
Travel 99.7 99.7
Contractual Services 67.1 67.1
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay 3,533.4 3,533.4
Other Items: 36.5 36.5
Captive Insurance Fund 17,000.0 17,000.0
Arbitration Program 30.0 30.0
Contract Examiners
IHCAP 30,554.1 31,938.0
TOTAL -- Bureau of Examination,
Rehabilitation and Guaranty
3.7 101.3 3.7 104.3 TOTAL -- Insurance Commissioner 32,228.3 33,724.8
5.0 4.0 (12-05-00) State Treasurer 506.8 713.1 624.4 737.1
5.0 4.0 (12-05-01) Administration 24.5 14.5
192.9 206.0
6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 216.6 5.3 266.6 5.3
Travel 9.1 9.1
Contractual Services 25.5 911.3 25.5 948.4
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay 782.5 940.1
6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Administration
(12-05-02) Operations and Fund Management
8.0 6.0 Personnel Costs 866.9 574.0
4,166.0
Other Items: 1,199.0
5,032.9 200.0
Banking Services
2,837.0
Digital Government 4,810.0
Merchant Services and PCI Compliance
8.0 6.0 TOTAL -- Operations and Fund Management
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(12-00-00) OTHER ELECTIVE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
2.0 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
2.0 (12-05-03) Debt Management 79,167.4 246,334.0 252.0 262,123.9
Personnel Costs 79,167.4 354.1 354.1
Debt Service 130.0 75,046.0 130.0
Expense of Issuing Bonds 75,298.0
Financial Advisor 246,818.1 262,608.0
Debt Service - Local Schools
TOTAL -- Debt Management
5.0 4.0 (12-05-05) Reconciliation and Transaction 363.3 521.9 455.7 541.1
5.0 4.0 Management 521.9 10.0 541.1
83.0 83.0
6.0 4.0 Personnel Costs
Travel 427.1 527.1
Contractual Services 873.4 1,075.8
Other Item:
Data Processing
6.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Reconciliation and Transaction
Management
4.0 4.0 (12-05-06) Contributions and Plan Management 75.0 75.0
Personnel Costs
1.0 1.0 Other Items: 139.7 139.7
4.0 1.0 4.0 1.0 403(b) Plans
EARNS 139.7 75.0 139.7 75.0
TOTAL -- Contributions and Plan Management
4.0 19.0 8.0 4.0 21.0 8.0 TOTAL -- State Treasurer 85,995.9 248,326.3 82,263.6 264,172.5
12.7 124.3 38.0 7.7 127.3 42.0 TOTAL -- OTHER ELECTIVE 119,334.2 252,937.7 117,208.2 269,693.4
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(15-00-00) LEGAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
49.1 74.6 358.3 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
22.0 (15-01-00) Department of Justice
2.0
1.0 47.1 75.6 360.3 Personnel Costs 1,750.5 45,688.5 1,750.5 48,787.2
12.3 12.3
2.0 Travel
2.0 2,083.7 2,696.8
8.0 Contractual Services 62.1 62.1
67.8 67.8
49.1 86.6 383.3 Energy 9.0 9.0
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Extradition 166.0 166.0
272.6 272.6
Victims Rights 192.1 192.1
1,167.8 170.0 1,367.8 170.0
Securities Administration 1,646.8 2,969.0 1,646.8 3,105.5
3,055.5 3,325.5
Child Support 180.6 188.8
15.0 175.3 15.0 183.5
Consumer Protection
1,390.2 1,390.2
AG Opinion Fund
660.1 660.1
Transcription Services
National Mortgage Settlement
22.0 Body Camera Program
False Claims
2.0 Expungement Acts
1.0 Firearm Transition Approval Program
Tobacco Fund:
2.0 Personnel Costs 278.1 278.1
356.0 387.5
2.0 Marijuana Control Act
Victim Compensation Assistance Program:
8.0 Personnel Costs 550.0 550.0
24.0 24.0
Travel 82.3 82.3
20.0 20.0
Contractual Services 6.0 6.0
1.5 1.5
Supplies and Materials
2,500.0 2,500.0
Capital Outlay
13,695.9 14,197.4
Revenue Refund
Violent Crime Grants
47.1 87.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Department of Justice 51,856.9 55,721.6
49.1 86.6 383.3 47.1 87.6 385.3 (-01) Department of Justice 13,695.9 51,856.9 14,197.4 55,721.6
49.1 86.6 383.3 47.1 87.6 385.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 13,695.9 51,856.9 14,197.4 55,721.6
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(15-00-00) LEGAL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
171.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(15-02-00) Office of Defense Services
16.0 22,537.8 24,597.2
187.0 177.0 Personnel Costs 9.0 15.6
Travel
Contractual Services 1,817.1 2,157.3
Supplies and Materials 55.2 59.7
Capital Outlay 3.4 3.4
Other Items:
Conflict Attorneys 6,316.5 6,316.5
2,656.7 3,150.4
16.0 Body Camera Program 33,395.7 36,300.1
193.0 TOTAL -- Office of Defense Services
45.0 46.0 (-01) Central Administration 5,827.3 6,639.0
132.0 137.0 (-02) Public Defender 19,814.0 21,840.9
(-03) Office of Conflicts Counsel
10.0 10.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 7,754.4 7,820.2
187.0 193.0 33,395.7 36,300.1
49.1 86.6 570.3 47.1 87.6 578.3 TOTAL -- LEGAL 13,695.9 85,252.6 14,197.4 92,021.7
20
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
2.0 37.5 67.5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(16-01-00) Office of the Secretary
2.0 37.5 67.5
2.0 32.5 50.5 Personnel Costs 3,844.4 7,949.9 3,225.3 6,904.0
Travel 0.2 23.0 0.2 23.0
Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials 577.9 1,111.3 649.5 1,267.6
Capital Outlay 18.3 18.3
4,422.5 7.5 3,875.0 7.5
2.0 32.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
9,110.0 8,220.4
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 32.5 50.5 (-01) Office of the Secretary 4,422.5 9,110.0 3,875.0 8,220.4
2.0 37.5 67.5 2.0 32.5 50.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,422.5 9,110.0 3,875.0 8,220.4
3.0 29.0 (16-02-00) Division of Talent Management 325.2 2,932.5 325.2 4,161.4
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 Personnel Costs 2.0 2.0
4.6 3.1 4.6 3.1
Travel 0.2 0.2
Contractual Services 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
Supplies and Materials
3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Division of Talent Management
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 (-01) Division of Talent Management 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
3.0 29.0 3.0 41.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 331.8 2,935.8 331.8 4,164.7
1.0 3.0 (16-03-00) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1.9 348.8 1.9 364.8
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 Personnel Costs
2.0 2.0
Travel
Contractual Services 2.7 5.6 59.6 5.6
Supplies and Materials
1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 1.0 1.0
4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 (-01) Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
1.0 3.0 1.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
4.6 357.4 61.5 373.4
21
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
3.0 19.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
3.0 19.0 (16-04-00) Division of Employee and Labor Relations 363.1 2,119.2 363.1 2,220.3
3.0 18.0 Personnel Costs 1.1 0.9 1.1 0.9
Travel 364.2 10.0 364.2 45.0
Contractual Services 0.2 0.2
Supplies and Materials
3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Division of Employee and Labor Relations 2,130.3 2,266.4
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 (-01) Division of Employee and Labor Relations 364.2 2,130.3 364.2 2,266.4
3.0 19.0 3.0 18.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 364.2 2,130.3 364.2 2,266.4
(16-05-00) Division of Statewide Benefits and
Insurance Coverage
31.0 33.0 Personnel Costs
Contractual Services 10,100.0 11,000.0
Other Item: 8,500.0 11,000.0
18,600.0 22,000.0
Self Insurance
31.0 33.0 TOTAL -- Division of Statewide Benefits and
Insurance Coverage
25.0 26.0 (-01) Division of Statewide Benefits
6.0 7.0 (-02) Insurance Coverage Office 18,600.0 22,000.0
18,600.0 22,000.0
31.0 33.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
1.0 2.0 (16-06-00) Office of Women's Advancement 211.4 121.2 211.4 131.8
1.0 2.0 and Advocacy 17.3 2.0 17.3 2.0
1.0 2.0 Personnel Costs 228.7 18.8 228.7 18.8
Travel 0.5 0.5
Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials 142.5 153.1
1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Office of Women's Advancement
and Advocacy
1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 (-01) Office of Women's Advancement 228.7 142.5 228.7 153.1
1.0 2.0 and Advocacy 228.7 142.5 228.7 153.1
1.0 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
22
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(16-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
4.0 11.0 (16-07-00) Division of Training and Human ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Resource Solutions
4.0 11.0 411.1 1,167.2 940.7 1,341.7
1.0 9.0 14.0 Personnel Costs 3.3 0.1 3.3 0.1
Travel
Contractual Services 380.3 295.8 657.3 295.8
Supplies and Materials 15.9 15.9
Other Items: 25.0
Blue Collar 100.0 350.0 100.0 25.0
Training Expenses 55.0 1,838.1 55.0 350.0
GEAR Award 2,012.6
First State Quality Improvement Fund 965.6 1,772.2
1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Division of Training and Human
Resource Solutions
4.0 11.0 1.0 9.0 14.0 (-01) Division of Training and Human 965.6 1,838.1 1,772.2 2,012.6
4.0 11.0 Resource Solutions 965.6 1,838.1 1,772.2 2,012.6
1.0 9.0 14.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
10.5 25.5 (16-08-00) Division of Classification, 1,107.2 2,587.6 1,196.7 2,958.9
Compensation and Talent Acquisition 2.0 2.0
12.0 248.0 248.0
10.5 37.5 11.5 28.5 Personnel Costs 177.6 1.2 198.4 1.2
Travel
Contractual Services 1,286.8 498.8 1,397.1 562.6
Supplies and Materials 3,335.6 3,770.7
Other Item:
12.0 Agency Aide
11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Division of Classification,
Compensation and Talent Acquisition
10.5 37.5 11.5 40.5 (-01) Division of Classification, 1,286.8 3,335.6 1,397.1 3,770.7
10.5 37.5 Compensation and Talent Acquisition 1,286.8 3,335.6 1,397.1 3,770.7
11.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
33.0 60.0 169.0 36.0 61.0 169.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN 7,604.2 38,449.7 8,030.5 42,961.3
RESOURCES
23
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
13.5 39.5 (20-01-00) Office of the Secretary ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
13.5 39.5 13.5 40.5 Personnel Costs 1,071.2 3,072.2 1,071.2 3,451.1
Travel 44.1 17.5 44.1 17.5
Contractual Services
Energy 3,213.0 621.8 3,252.2 681.5
Supplies and Materials 74.9 74.9
Capital Outlay 108.3 43.5 108.3 43.5
Other Items: 168.0 168.0
Hispanic Affairs
International Trade of Delaware 6.0 50.0 6.0 50.0
500.0 180.0 500.0 180.0
Veterans Commission Trust Fund 100.0 100.0
Assistance for Needy and Homeless Veterans 5,110.6 5,149.8
Filing Fees/Lobbyists 42.2 42.2
E-Government
Equity Ombudsperson Program 1,000.0 1,000.0
5,202.1 5,640.7
13.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
11.0 7.0 11.0 7.0 (-01) Administration 3,734.7 2,020.8 3,765.1 2,081.8
26.0 (-02) Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs 220.0 2,344.2 220.0 2,676.7
25.0
2.5 1.5 (-06) Government Information Center 1,149.9 149.7 1,158.7 162.9
2.5 1.5 2.0 (-08) Public Integrity Commission 6.0 213.3 6.0 223.6
4.0 (-09) Employment Relations Boards 474.1 495.7
2.0 5,110.6 5,202.1 5,149.8 5,640.7
13.5 40.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
4.0
13.5 39.5
24
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(20-02-00) Human and Civil Rights
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 Personnel Costs 627.4 655.2
4.0 4.0
Travel
119.3 142.3
Contractual Services 7.8 7.8
0.6 0.6
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Item:
Human Relations Annual Conference 6.0 6.0
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Human and Civil Rights 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 (-01) Human and Civil Rights 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
1.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6.0 759.1 6.0 809.9
15.0 16.0 (20-03-00) Delaware Public Archives 1,160.8 1,270.9 1,160.8 1,347.6
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 Personnel Costs 3.8 209.3 3.8 232.0
14.7 14.7
Travel 361.1 385.1
Contractual Services 52.4 1,494.9 52.4 1,594.3
Supplies and Materials 35.0 35.0
Capital Outlay
Other Items: 10.0 10.0
40.8 40.8
Delaware Heritage Commission 60.0 60.0
250.0
Document Conservation Fund 1,973.9 1,747.9
Historical Marker Maintenance
Operations
Semi-Quincentennial
15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Public Archives
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 (-01) Delaware Public Archives 1,973.9 1,494.9 1,747.9 1,594.3
15.0 16.0 15.0 16.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,973.9 1,494.9 1,747.9 1,594.3
25
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
0.5 77.5 0.5 77.5 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
0.5 77.5 0.5 77.5 (20-04-00) Regulation and Licensing 7,444.5 7,504.5
45.0 Personnel Costs 151.4 151.4
Travel
0.5 27.5 Contractual Services 6,392.3 6,730.0
5.0 Energy 8.0 8.0
Supplies and Materials
0.5 77.5 Capital Outlay 147.9 147.9
119.0 Other Items: 256.4 256.4
Real Estate Guaranty Fund
119.0 Examination Costs 100.0 100.0
119.0 Motor Vehicle Franchise Fund 54.5 54.5
119.0 15.0 15.0
TOTAL -- Regulation and Licensing
14,570.0 14,967.7
45.0 (-01) Professional Regulation 9,322.7 9,685.3
0.5 27.5 (-02) Public Service Commission 4,161.1 4,191.5
(-03) Public Advocate 1,086.2 1,090.9
5.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 14,570.0 14,967.7
0.5 77.5
119.0 (20-05-00) Corporations 8,166.8 8,444.3
119.0 Personnel Costs 27.0 27.0
Travel
Contractual Services 5,200.2 5,361.9
Supplies and Materials 63.0 63.0
Capital Outlay
Other Items: 505.0 505.0
Computer Time Costs
Technology Infrastructure Fund 2,170.0 2,170.0
10,600.0 10,600.0
TOTAL -- Corporations 26,732.0 27,171.2
119.0 (-01) Corporations 26,732.0 27,171.2
119.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 26,732.0 27,171.2
26
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
5.4 13.1 30.5 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
5.4 13.1 (20-06-00) Historical and Cultural Affairs
5.4 13.1 30.5 1,033.6 2,694.9 1,033.6 2,756.9
5.4 13.1 28.5 Personnel Costs 8.2 1.3 8.2 1.3
Travel
Contractual Services 1,187.8 439.5 1,209.6 487.3
Energy 74.9 330.3 74.9 330.3
Supplies and Materials 14.1 100.6 14.1 100.6
Capital Outlay 0.2 0.2
Other Items: 2.7 2.7
Museum Operations
Museum Conservation Fund 32.1 24.0 32.1 24.0
Conference Center Operations 29.6 9.5 29.6 9.5
Museum Sites 12.6 12.6
Dayett Mills 2,393.1 28.0 2,414.9 28.0
3,630.8 3,740.6
28.5 TOTAL -- Historical and Cultural Affairs
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 28.5 (-01) Office of the Director 2,393.1 3,630.8 2,414.9 3,740.6
5.4 13.1 30.5 5.4 13.1 28.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,393.1 3,630.8 2,414.9 3,740.6
(20-07-00) Arts
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 167.2 330.2 167.2 350.1
0.9 3.4 0.9
Travel
57.3 1,821.0 61.9
Contractual Services 1.0 3,600.0 1.0
5,591.6
Supplies and Materials 10.0 10.0
419.2 419.2
Other Items:
818.6 843.1
Art for the Disadvantaged
Delaware Art 1,321.0
3,600.0
Delaware Arts Trust Fund 5,088.2
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Arts
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 (-01) Office of the Director 5,088.2 818.6 5,591.6 843.1
5,088.2 818.6 5,591.6 843.1
3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
27
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
7.0 4.0 (20-08-00) Libraries
7.0 4.0 4.0 285.2 447.5 285.2 477.3
7.0 4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 0.5 2.9 0.5
Travel
Contractual Services 57.1 59.6
Supplies and Materials 18.4 18.4
Capital Outlay
Other Items: 5.4 5.4
Library Standards
7.0 4.0 4.0 Delaware Electronic Library 2,346.4 4,019.2 2,346.4 4,358.0
DELNET - Statewide 700.0 700.0
Scholarships and Grants 50.0 585.0 50.0 585.0
Public Education Project 220.0 1,000.0
Corporation Technology 1,215.0 1,000.0 1,215.0
750.0 750.0 220.0
4.0 TOTAL -- Libraries 6,353.1 6,724.2
5,346.6 5,349.5
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 (-01) Libraries 5,346.6 6,353.1 5,349.5 6,724.2
5,346.6 6,353.1 5,349.5 6,724.2
7.0 4.0 4.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
80.0 145.0 (20-09-00) Veterans Home 4,201.0 12,743.6 4,201.0 13,689.7
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 Personnel Costs 3.4 3.4
962.7 1,083.7
Travel 1,448.3 528.7 1,522.1 528.7
Contractual Services 779.9 779.9
Energy 848.4 848.4 80.6
Supplies and Materials 9.9 80.6 9.9
Capital Outlay 15,095.5 16,162.6
80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Veterans Home 6,511.0 6,584.8
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 (-01) Veterans Home 6,511.0 15,095.5 6,584.8 16,162.6
80.0 145.0 80.0 145.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,511.0 15,095.5 6,584.8 16,162.6
28
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
7.0 19.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 (20-10-00) Small Business
8.0 19.0 7.0 19.0 Personnel Costs 805.7 2,480.6 805.7 2,618.5
20.0 6.3 20.0 6.3
Travel 1.7
903.8 910.3 15.6
Contractual Services 20.9 14.0 20.9 14.0
24.8 6.6 24.8
Supplies and Materials 6.6
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Main Street 25.0 25.0
400.0 400.0
Delaware Small Business Development Center 1,700.1 150.5 1,700.1 150.5
320.9 320.9
1.0 Blue Collar 300.0 625.0 300.0 625.0
379.5 3,284.7 379.5 3,436.5
General Operating
9.6 9.6
Delaware Business Marketing Program 1,025.0 1,025.0
Financial Development Operations 78.0 78.0
National HS Wrestling Tournament 6,013.3 6,019.8
Tourism Marketing
Angel Investor
Business Incubators
8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Small Business
1.0 19.0 1.0 19.0 (-01) Delaware Economic Development 3,328.7 3,284.7 3,329.8 3,436.5
7.0 Authority
8.0 19.0
7.0 (-02) Delaware Tourism Office 2,684.6 2,690.0
6,013.3 6,019.8
8.0 19.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 3,284.7 3,436.5
29
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(20-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
36.0 36.0 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
36.0 36.0 (20-15-00) State Banking Commission 2,758.2 2,758.2
Personnel Costs 80.0 80.0
Travel
Contractual Services 955.0 986.3
Supplies and Materials 20.0 20.0
Capital Outlay 67.5 67.5
TOTAL -- State Banking Commission 3,880.7 3,912.0
36.0 36.0 (-01) State Banking Commission 3,880.7 3,912.0
3,880.7 3,912.0
36.0 36.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
(20-16-00) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Commissioner
8.0 8.0 Personnel Costs 782.1 815.8
Travel 8.0 0.5 8.0 0.5
Contractual Services 72.9 11.5 72.9 16.7
Supplies and Materials 3.0 7.1 3.0 7.1
8.0 8.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Alcoholic Beverage 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
Control Commissioner
8.0 8.0 (-10) Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
Commissioner
8.0 8.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 83.9 801.2 83.9 840.1
16.9 368.1 272.0 16.9 368.1 271.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF STATE 77,709.3 37,440.0 78,999.1 39,792.0
30
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
13.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(25-01-00) Office of the Secretary
15.0 1,713.4 1,793.0
33.0 13.0 Personnel Costs 3.5 3.5
48.0 13.0
Travel 391.8 418.0
3.7 3.7
Contractual Services
37.8 37.8
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
16.0 Information System Development 19,934.1 20,801.4
55,666.8 55,796.4
30.0 Escheat
75,600.9 76,597.8
DMHRA Board 5.5 5.5
2,155.7 2,261.5
46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
48.0 13.0 46.0 13.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 75,600.9 2,155.7 76,597.8 2,261.5
48.0 13.0 46.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 75,600.9 2,155.7 76,597.8 2,261.5
10.8 42.2 (25-05-00) Accounting 1,154.2 4,351.8 2,345.9 4,613.1
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 Personnel Costs 12.0 1.5 12.0 1.5
Travel 826.6 316.5 855.7 712.7
Contractual Services 41.5 10.3 93.5 10.3
Supplies and Materials 5.0 5.0
Capital Outlay 917.5 917.5
Other Item: 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,312.1 6,255.1
ERP Operational Funds
21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Accounting
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 (-01) Accounting 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,312.1 6,255.1
10.8 42.2 21.8 42.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 2,039.3 5,597.6 3,312.1 6,255.1
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(25-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
75.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(25-06-00) Revenue
7.0 6,646.7 7,226.3
60.0 75.0 Personnel Costs 4.0 4.0
67.0 75.0
Travel 1,056.9 1,192.7
9.4 9.4
Contractual Services
85.4 85.4
Energy 203.4 203.4
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
7.0 Marijuana Control Act 661.1 770.2
13,133.3 14,285.1
67.0 Delinquent Collections 13,794.4 15,055.3
74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Revenue 8,005.8 8,721.2
67.0 75.0 74.0 75.0 (-01) Revenue 13,794.4 8,005.8 15,055.3 8,721.2
67.0 75.0 74.0 75.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 13,794.4 8,005.8 15,055.3 8,721.2
(25-07-00) State Lottery Office
56.0 56.0 Personnel Costs 5,381.7 5,427.6
50.0 50.0
Travel
52,808.3 52,889.6
Contractual Services 40.0 40.0
Supplies and Materials 190.0 190.0
58,470.0 58,597.2
Capital Outlay
56.0 56.0 TOTAL -- State Lottery Office
56.0 56.0 (-01) State Lottery Office 58,470.0 58,597.2
58,470.0 58,597.2
56.0 56.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
181.8 130.2 197.8 130.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 149,904.6 15,759.1 153,562.4 17,237.8
32
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
72.0 16.9 502.2 ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(35-01-00) Office of the Secretary
72.0 16.9 502.2 72.0 16.9 505.2 Personnel Costs 1,928.4 40,069.8 1,928.4 45,500.3
115.5 115.5
Travel 6,158.8 6,288.6
Contractual Services 1,670.6 437.2 1,670.6 445.4
Energy 212.5 666.8 212.5 666.8
Supplies and Materials 684.7 684.7
Capital Outlay 85.0 85.0 1,980.2
Tobacco Fund: 115.0 198.4
74.8 200.0
DHSS Library 269.2 17.5
Other Items: 232.8 1,980.2 269.2
2,556.7 198.4 232.8 338.3
DIMER Operations 3,350.0 200.0
DIMER Loan Repayment 17.5 2,556.7 638.0
DIDER Operations 11,220.4 3,350.0 582.8
DIDER Loan Repayment 436.8 445.0
Revenue Management 1,500.0
Program Integrity 638.0
EBT 682.8 502.3
Operations 445.0 59,303.6
DHSS/IRM 1,500.0
IRM License and Maintenance
Health Care Innovation 5.0
Technology Operations
Health Care Provider State Loan Repayment Program 53,436.3 11,180.2
Lyme Disease Education
Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board
72.0 16.9 505.2 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
18.5 0.5 56.9 2.0 37.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 344.0 9,017.7 344.0 11,445.7
53.5 16.4 250.3 8,319.7 25,476.5 8,279.5 28,100.8
70.0 16.9 273.2 (-20) Administration 2,556.7 18,942.1 2,556.7 19,757.1
195.0 11,220.4 53,436.3 11,180.2 59,303.6
72.0 16.9 502.2 195.0 (-30) Facility Operations
72.0 16.9 505.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
33
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
110.4 (35-02-00) Medicaid and Medical Assistance
107.9 92.6 8,837.5 9,113.4
93.1 Personnel Costs 0.1 0.1
Travel 3,959.9 4,017.1
Contractual Services 30.7 30.7
Energy 35.7 35.7
Supplies and Materials 5.9 5.9
Capital Outlay 1,871.6 1,216.5
Tobacco Fund: 750.0 487.5
Delaware Prescription Drug Program 667.0 433.6
Medical Assistance Transition
Medicaid 147.0 147.0
Cancer Council Recommendations: 1,000.0 650.0
Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment 6,000.0 994,136.9 6,000.0 1,080,135.4
Social Determinants of Health 10.0 10.0
Other Items: 3,901.4 3,901.4
2,500.0 1,211.3 2,500.0 1,211.3
Medicaid 100.0 10,979.3 100.0 10,979.3
Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities 900.0 900.0
DOC Medicaid 729.5 729.5
DPH Fees 14,500.0 14,500.0 1,110,159.8
Delaware Healthy Children Program Premiums 26,000.0 26,000.0
Medicaid Long Term Care
Disproportionate Share Hospital 200.0 200.0
Nursing Home Quality Assessment 1,750.0 1,750.0
Technology Operations 40,000.0
Pathways 94,894.6
Promise
Delaware Healthy Children Program
107.9 92.6 110.4 Renal 56,395.6 1,023,828.2
Hospital Quality Assessment
93.1 TOTAL -- Medicaid and Medical Assistance
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 (-01) Medicaid and Medical Assistance 56,395.6 1,023,828.2 94,894.6 1,110,159.8
107.9 92.6 110.4 93.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 56,395.6 1,023,828.2 94,894.6 1,110,159.8
34
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
404.9 41.3 297.1 300.9 38.5 (35-05-00) Public Health
27,163.9 27,426.9
284.3 Personnel Costs
Contractual Services 82.3 3,655.0 96.7 3,904.6
Energy
Supplies and Materials 337.1 337.1
Capital Outlay
Tobacco Fund: 60.0 836.6 60.0 836.6
Personnel Costs
Contractual Services 22.4 22.4
Diabetes
New Nurse Development 1,227.8 1,227.8
Public Access Defibrillation Initiative 6,055.8 4,930.1
Cancer Council Recommendations
Uninsured Action Plan 292.2 189.9
Innovation Fund 3,435.3 2,748.2
Healthy Communities Delaware
Health Equity 59.9 38.9
Community Mobile Health 9,369.3 9,276.5
Other Items:
Tuberculosis 585.4 380.5
Child Development Watch 1,500.0 1,200.0
Preschool Diagnosis and Treatment
Immunizations 500.0 325.0
School Based Health Centers 5.0
Hepatitis B
Needle Exchange Program 150.0
Vanity Birth Certificates
Public Water 115.0 59.4 115.0 59.4
Medicaid Enhancements 1,501.1 106.4 2,301.1 106.4
Infant Mortality 5,363.3 5,363.3
Medicaid AIDS Waiver 14.7 14.7
Family Planning 60.0 4.0 60.0 4.0
Newborn 205.0 660.4 205.0
Indirect Costs 100.0 100.0 4,201.6
Dental Services 160.0 4,201.6 160.0
Food Inspection 325.0 325.0
Food Permits 1,620.0 1,620.0
Medicaid Contractors/Lab Testing and Analysis 1,835.1 1,835.1
Water Operator Certification 1,557.3 1,557.3
Health Statistics 21.0 21.0
Infant Mortality Task Force 575.0 575.0
1,155.0 1,155.0
22.0 22.0
1,800.0 1,800.0
35
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
2.0
14.0 18.0 J-1 VISA 13.5 13.5
Distressed Cemeteries
29.5 100.0 100.0
6.0
404.9 63.3 344.6 Plumbing Inspection 1,000.3 1,000.3
Cancer Council
Delaware Organ and Tissue Program 33.1 33.1
Developmental Screening 7.3 7.3
103.8 103.8
Uninsured Action Plan 18.4 18.4
Health Disparities 45.5 45.5
Medical Marijuana
EMS Technology and Reporting 480.1 225.0
14.0 18.0 Animal Welfare 4,000.0 2,041.8 4,000.0 225.0
800.0 800.0 2,538.7
Spay/Neuter Program 130.0
906.6 90.0 130.0
Nurse Family Partnership
402.7
Prescription Drug Prevention 179.6
1,511.0
Substance Use Disorder Services 452.7
22.0 179.6
Technology Operations 9,099.8 1,524.3
Delaware CAN 22.0
11,504.1
Toxicology
924.7
29.5 Birth to Three Program 2,406.6 5.0
476.3
6.0 Marijuana Control 476.3 59,976.5
41,136.5
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention 924.7
Lyme Disease Education
300.9 58.5 331.8 TOTAL -- Public Health 42,166.0 57,244.8
3.0 21.0 55.0 3.0 21.0 55.0 (-10) Director's Office/Support Services 8,640.1 5,713.1 8,335.1 6,706.6
33,466.0 49,604.3 32,762.5 51,083.3
398.9 42.3 282.6 296.9 37.5 269.8 (-20) Community Health 1,927.4 2,186.6
59.9 57,244.8 38.9 59,976.5
3.0 7.0 1.0 7.0 (-30) Emergency Medical Services 42,166.0 41,136.5
404.9 63.3 344.6 300.9 58.5 331.8 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
(35-06-00) Substance Abuse and Mental Health 299.4 51,249.0 299.4 53,909.2
17.0 1.0 557.1 25.0 1.0 537.6 Personnel Costs 6.2 6.2
1,569.9 1,569.9
Travel 16,948.2 18,529.5
Contractual Services 1,000.6 1,271.8 1,000.6 1,271.8
Energy 9.0 3,385.1 9.0 3,385.1
Supplies and Materials 142.8 142.8
Capital Outlay 41.2 41.2
Vehicles
36
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
17.0 1.0 557.1
Tobacco Fund: 18.3 18.3
Delaware School Study
Recovery and Wellness 250.0
Other Items:
1,119.0 1,119.0
Medicare Part D 100.0 100.0
TEFRA
2,550.0 2,550.0
DPC Disproportionate Share 150.0 11,258.2 150.0 11,258.2
Kent/Sussex Detox Center 17,450.9 17,450.9
CMH Group Homes 8,000.0 8,000.0
Community Placements 15,066.2 5,639.9 14,816.2 5,639.9
19,158.8 19,158.8
Community Housing Supports
Substance Use Disorder Services 1,422.4 1,422.4
Technology Operations 287.9 287.9
Heroin Residential Program
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 128,262.4 660.4
Needle Exchange Program 90.0
Prescription Drug Prevention
25.0 1.0 537.6 TOTAL -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health 133,254.3
15.2 73.8 12.2 71.8 (-10) Administration 60.0 7,351.7 60.0 9,340.6
10,305.0 55,909.4 10,305.0 57,597.7
1.0 83.0 2.0 83.0 (-20) Community Mental Health 3,696.8 40,241.4 40,479.9
24,759.9 3,696.8 25,836.1
0.8 368.3 0.8 350.8 (-30) Delaware Psychiatric Center 1,004.4 128,262.4 754.4 133,254.3
15,066.2
1.0 32.0 10.0 1.0 32.0 (-40) Substance Abuse 14,816.2
17.0 1.0 557.1 25.0 1.0 537.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
205.6 297.1 206.6 (35-07-00) Social Services 24,764.5 26,312.8
301.1 Personnel Costs 0.8 0.8
7.8 7.8
Travel 320.1 3,194.1 320.1 3,514.6
Contractual Services 231.3 914.0 231.3 868.6
Energy 64.1 165.9 64.1 165.9
Supplies and Materials 39.8 52.8 39.8 52.8
Capital Outlay
Tobacco Fund: 984.0 639.6
SSI Supplement
37
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Other Items: 75.1 75.1
Cost Recovery 1,200.0 1,200.0
TANF Cash Assistance 2,922.2 14,020.2 2,577.8 14,020.2
TANF Child Support Pass Through
Child Care 76,929.8 76,929.8
Emergency Assistance 1,603.9 1,603.9
2,419.7 2,419.7
Employment and Training 4,678.7 4,678.7
General Assistance 6,417.7 6,417.7
Technology Operations 2,900.0 2,900.0
Group Violence Intervention 500.0 500.0
473.0 473.0
205.6 297.1 206.6 Summer EBT Program 433.7 433.7
Family Access and Visitation 1,658.6 1,658.6
Community Food Program 60.0 60.0
Emergency Housing/Shelters
Kinship Care 141,187.4 143,010.8
301.1 TOTAL -- Social Services
190.6 200.5 190.6 206.5 (-01) Social Services 2,259.1 128,378.3 1,914.7 129,613.2
15.0 96.6 16.0 94.6 (-02) State Service Centers 663.1 12,809.1 663.1 13,397.6
205.6 143,010.8
297.1 206.6 301.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,922.2 141,187.4 2,577.8
(35-08-00) Visually Impaired
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 Personnel Costs 4,135.3 4,436.0
1.5 1.5
Travel
775.5 980.7
Contractual Services 75.1 75.1
66.8 66.8
Energy 39.1 39.1
Supplies and Materials 295.0 295.0
200.0 200.0
Capital Outlay 5,588.3 6,094.2
Other Items:
BEP Unassigned Vending 175.0 175.0
450.0 450.0
BEP Independence 425.0 425.0
BEP Vending 1,050.0
Education
Educational Technology
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Visually Impaired 1,050.0
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 (-01) Visually Impaired Services 1,050.0 5,588.3 1,050.0 6,094.2
1,050.0 5,588.3 1,050.0 6,094.2
18.0 47.0 18.0 47.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
38
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
29.7 (35-09-00) Health Care Quality
29.7 40.3 3,985.8 5,395.6
43.3 Personnel Costs 0.3 0.3
Travel 919.5 968.2
Contractual Services 8.2
Energy 15.2 15.2
Supplies and Materials
Other Items: 135.3 135.3
HFLC 150.0 150.0
Renewal Fees 1,250.0 1,250.0
Background Check Center 48.3 80.8
1,583.6 1,616.1
LTC Survey
29.7 40.3 29.7 43.3 TOTAL -- Health Care Quality 4,929.0 6,379.3
29.7 40.3 29.7 43.3 (-01) Health Care Quality 1,583.6 4,929.0 1,616.1 6,379.3
1,583.6 4,929.0 1,616.1 6,379.3
29.7 40.3 29.7 43.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
(35-10-00) Child Support Services 188.0 3,994.1 188.0 4,312.7
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 Personnel Costs 9.6 276.9 9.6 305.5
16.1 16.1
Travel 1,024.9 1,024.9
Contractual Services 30.0 1,919.3 30.0 1,919.3
Energy 23.0 6,206.4 23.0 6,553.6
Supplies and Materials 162.9 162.9
Capital Outlay 25.0 25.0
Other Items:
1,463.4 1,463.4
Recoupment
Technology Operations
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Child Support Services
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 (-01) Child Support Services 1,463.4 6,206.4 1,463.4 6,553.6
126.5 2.1 54.4 127.2 2.1 53.7 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 1,463.4 6,206.4 1,463.4 6,553.6
39
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
1.2 1.0 407.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.2 1.0 (35-11-00) Developmental Disabilities Services
1.2 1.0 407.0 42.4 31,358.3 42.4 32,671.2
395.2 Personnel Costs
Travel 1.1 1.1
Contractual Services
Energy 3,902.7 4,163.6
Supplies and Materials
919.7 919.7
810.9 810.9
Capital Outlay 13.5 13.5
Tobacco Fund:
55.9 36.3
Family Support 575.0 460.0
Autism Supports
Other Items: 4,843.5 1.1 4,843.5 1.1
Music Stipends 5,516.8 28,828.2 5,382.2 27,061.2
Purchase of Community Services 75,213.9 87,266.0
DDDS State Match 141,049.4 152,908.3
1.2 1.0 395.2 TOTAL -- Developmental Disabilities Services
1.2 1.0 80.8 0.5 1.0 74.5 (-10) Administration 617.4 7,682.0 502.4 8,371.8
203.8 18,280.9 18,519.1
122.4 198.6 (-20) Stockley Center 4,899.4 115,086.5 4,879.8 126,017.4
5,516.8 141,049.4 5,382.2 152,908.3
1.2 1.0 407.0 0.7 122.1 (-30) Community Services
1.2 1.0 395.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
40
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(35-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
24.8 (35-14-00) Services for Aging and Adults
24.8 583.9 with Physical Disabilities 47,332.8 47,553.0
1.1 1.1
537.1 Personnel Costs
Travel 22,014.6 22,254.6
Contractual Services 1,258.5 1,213.1
Energy 2,225.6 2,225.6
50.5 50.5
Supplies and Materials 568.5 369.5
Capital Outlay 153.2 789.9 133.2 789.9
Tobacco Fund: 25.0 249.1 25.0 249.1
Attendant Care 500.0 83.2 500.0 83.2
110.0 110.0
Caregivers Support 469.5 74,115.3 469.5
Respite Care 559.0 559.0 50.0
Other Items: 1,674.3 1,674.3 74,580.1
Community Based Services 25.0 25.0
Nutrition Program 15.0 15.0
Long Term Care 250.0 250.0
Long Term Care Prospective Payment
IV Therapy 4,239.5 4,020.5
Medicare Part D
Hospice
Senior Trust Fund
Medicare Part C - DHCI
Technology Operations
Respite Care
Housing
24.8 583.9 24.8 537.1 TOTAL -- Services for Aging and Adults
with Physical Disabilities
24.8 104.3 24.8 103.3 (-01) Administration/Community Services 1,261.7 28,663.9 1,042.7 30,649.4
2,977.8 45,451.4 2,977.8 43,930.7
479.6 433.8 (-20) Hospital for the Chronically Ill 4,239.5 74,115.3 4,020.5 74,580.1
24.8 583.9 24.8 537.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 141,623.7 1,635,847.5 178,137.5 1,752,220.5
1,007.6 84.3 2,926.2 915.8 79.5 2,845.1 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND SOCIAL
SERVICES
41
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
5.0 8.2 204.9 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
6.8 7.0 (37-01-00) Management Support Services
5.0 8.2 204.9 471.4 20,211.9 471.4 21,481.3
206.3 Personnel Costs 1,500.0 22.2 3,026.5 22.2
Travel 4,876.7 4,876.7
22.2 22.2
Contractual Services
311.6 311.6
Energy 8.4 8.4
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
MIS Development 7,716.5 8,466.6
613.9 613.9
Agency Operations
2,500.0 2,500.0
Background Check Center 80.0 61.1 120.0 61.1
2,051.4 3,617.9
Population Contingency 36,344.5 38,364.0
Services Integration
6.8 7.0 206.3 TOTAL -- Management Support Services
8.0 10.0 (-10) Office of the Secretary 180.0 3,907.6 220.0 3,958.6
4.3 0.5 61.0 4.3 0.5 61.0 (-15) Office of the Director 371.4 6,091.1 371.4 6,436.8
0.7 7.7 37.7 2.5 6.5 37.1 (-20) Fiscal Services 3,140.8 3,568.2
1,500.0 4,160.2 3,026.5 4,230.4
13.0 13.0 (-25) Facilities Management 2,051.4 3,617.9
(-30) Human Resources 69.8 69.8
7.0 706.3 753.8
58.0 7.0 (-35) Center for Professional Development 7,567.5 7,780.4
20.2 58.0 (-40) Education Services 10,701.2 11,566.0
5.0 8.2 204.9 20.2 (-50) Management Information Systems 36,344.5 38,364.0
6.8 7.0 206.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
8.0 30.8 176.0 (37-04-00) Prevention and Behavioral Health Services 3,192.7 16,885.2 3,192.7 17,929.2
8.0 30.8 176.0 Personnel Costs 2,500.0 14.9 2,500.0 44.9
Travel 28,787.6 40.0 28,757.6
Contractual Services 137.2 137.2
Energy 318.5 318.5
Supplies and Materials 14.9 14.9
Capital Outlay
Tobacco Fund: 40.0
Prevention Programs for Youth
42
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
2.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
2.0
57.0 Other Items: 152.5 165.6
Birth to Three Program 5,591.2 6,015.7
8.0 30.8 235.0 1,725.0 1,725.0
57.0 K-5 Early Intervention 2,964.3 2,964.3
Targeted Prevention Programs 5,732.7 56,591.3 58,072.9
Middle School Behavioral Health Consultants
Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services Fund 4,678.0
10,410.7
8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Prevention and Behavioral Health Services
5.0 4.0 23.0 5.0 3.3 19.7 (-10) Managed Care Organization 1,036.0 5,313.4 5,589.5 3,332.9
3.0 1.5 69.5 3.0 1.5 69.5 (-20) Prevention/Early Intervention 405.1 12,335.4 405.1 13,450.9
19,189.9 19,532.7
24.8 53.0 25.5 56.3 (-30) Periodic Treatment 2,691.6 19,752.6 2,816.1 21,756.4
0.5 89.5 0.5 89.5 (-40) 24 Hour Treatment 1,600.0 56,591.3 1,600.0 58,072.9
5,732.7 10,410.7
8.0 30.8 235.0 8.0 30.8 235.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
(37-05-00) Youth Rehabilitative Services
1.0 393.0 1.0 390.0 Personnel Costs 33,955.1 36,709.0
16.8 16.8
Travel
14,416.2 14,416.2
Contractual Services 898.1 898.1
Energy 1,438.7 1,438.7
6.7 6.7
Supplies and Materials
50,731.6 53,485.5
Capital Outlay
1.0 393.0 1.0 390.0 TOTAL -- Youth Rehabilitative Services
9.0 10.0 (-10) Office of the Director 924.6 982.8
18,401.4 18,173.9
1.0 80.0 1.0 80.0 (-30) Community Services 31,405.6 34,328.8
50,731.6 53,485.5
304.0 300.0 (-50) Secure Care
1.0 393.0 1.0 390.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
(37-06-00) Family Services 653.7 32,474.3 653.7 38,113.0
16.0 6.0 402.1 16.0 6.0 402.6 Personnel Costs 20.4 20.4
Travel 3,340.8 3,340.8
Contractual Services 5.2 5.2
Energy
Supplies and Materials 73.4 73.4
Capital Outlay 13.8 13.8
43
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(37-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
16.0 6.0 402.1
Other Items: 31.0 31.0
Emergency Material Assistance 39,318.6 43,683.2
75,277.5 85,280.8
Child Welfare/Contractual Services 1,000.0 1,000.0
1,653.7 1,653.7
16.0 6.0 402.6 TOTAL -- Family Services
40.0 41.0 (-10) Office of the Director 34.7 5,544.7 34.7 6,020.0
246.0 17,125.4 246.0 20,156.6
9.0 2.0 212.1 8.0 2.0 211.6 (-30) Intake/Investigation 1,373.0 52,607.4 1,373.0 59,104.2
1,653.7 75,277.5 1,653.7 85,280.8
7.0 4.0 150.0 8.0 4.0 150.0 (-40) Intervention/Treatment
16.0 6.0 402.1 16.0 6.0 402.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
30.0 45.0 1,235.0 31.8 43.8 1,233.9 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF SERVICES 9,437.8 218,944.9 15,682.3 235,203.2
FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND
THEIR FAMILIES
44
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
109.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(38-01-00) Administration
4.0 8,395.2 9,173.0
113.0 111.0 Personnel Costs 190.1 190.1
Travel 3,014.5 3,244.7
166.6 166.6
Contractual Services 102.4 102.9
1.0
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Information Technology 3,608.8 4,231.3
112.6 112.6
Drug Testing 219.5 219.5
4.0 Expungement Acts 15,810.7 17,440.7
115.0 TOTAL -- Administration
16.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Commissioner 1,391.5 1,626.3
3.0 2.0 (-02) Human Resources 406.3 332.1
10.0 10.0 (-03) Planning, Research and Reentry 1,626.1 1,696.1
3.0 3.0 (-04) Education 490.8 499.6
26.0 26.0 (-10) Administrative Services 4,039.6 4,466.5
44.0 44.0 (-12) Central Offender Records 3,179.3 3,458.0
11.0 14.0 (-14) Information Technology 4,677.1 5,362.1
113.0 115.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 15,810.7 17,440.7
(38-02-00) Healthcare, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services
12.0 13.0 Personnel Costs 1,356.7 1,480.6
12.3
Contractual Services 81,251.7
8,689.8 89,987.8
Medical Services
91,298.2 91,480.7
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
12.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Healthcare, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services
12.0 13.0 (-01) Medical Treatment and Services 91,298.2 91,480.7
91,298.2 91,480.7
12.0 13.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
45
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
10.0 1,905.0 (38-04-00) Prisons ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 9.0 1,894.0 Personnel Costs 866.4 217,218.0 866.4 240,219.3
10.0 1,906.0 Travel 19.0 76.0 19.0 76.0
Contractual Services
Energy 480.2 8,469.8 480.2 10,034.3
Supplies and Materials 7,454.6 7,454.6
Capital Outlay 1,847.6 14,153.3 1,847.6
Other Items: 91.5 91.5 14,153.3
Emergency Preparedness 183.4 183.4
Gate Money
40.5 23.6 40.5 23.6
1.0 Prison Arts 3,345.2 8.0 3,345.2 8.0
JTVCC Fence
Central Supply Warehouse 110.1 123.2
Vehicles 50.0 50.0
96.2 96.2
9.0 1,895.0 TOTAL -- Prisons
247,843.0 272,421.9
8.0 8.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Prisons 3,345.2 2,492.2 3,345.2 2,729.7
703.0 692.0 (-03) James T. Vaughn Correctional Center 3,345.2 87,346.4 3,345.2 95,828.0
368.0 367.0 (-04) Sussex Correctional Institution 47,480.8 52,395.5
131.0 131.0 (-05) Delores J. Baylor Correctional Institution 16,116.6 17,818.1
358.0 358.0 (-06) Howard R. Young Correctional Institution 43,486.5 47,797.6
11,535.3 12,640.1
74.0 74.0 (-08) Special Operations
10.0 15.0 9.0 16.0 (-09) Delaware Correctional Industries 2,069.5 2,306.8
6,437.7 7,800.7
70.0 70.0 (-12) Steven R. Floyd Sr. Training Academy 2,045.9 2,168.8
17.0 20,907.7 21,998.0
87.0 17.0 (-13) Intelligence Operations Center 7,924.4 8,938.6
75.0 87.0 (-20) Food Services 247,843.0 272,421.9
10.0 1,906.0 75.0 (-40) Facilities Maintenance
9.0 1,895.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
46
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(38-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
612.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(38-06-00) Community Corrections
612.0 70,610.5 77,845.4
609.0 Personnel Costs 30.0 70.0
Travel 5.0 5,766.7 5.0 6,316.8
128.0 1,105.1 128.0 1,105.1
Contractual Services 1,396.3
30.0 939.6 30.0
Energy 369.7 759.2 369.7 218.9
Supplies and Materials 95.0 95.0
Capital Outlay
Other Item:
Riverview Cemetery Maintenance 70.0 70.0
627.7 79,281.1 627.7 87,022.5
609.0 TOTAL -- Community Corrections
5.0 6.0 (-01) Bureau Chief - Community Corrections 437.7 1,083.7 437.7 1,201.7
360.0 362.0 (-02) Probation and Parole 95.0 47,969.7 95.0 52,691.4
38.0 10,693.1 38.0 11,711.5
83.0 82.0 (-07) Sussex County Community Corrections 57.0 57.0
63.0 59.0 (-08) Kent County Community Corrections 8,810.1 9,500.4
38.0 38.0 (-13) Hazel D. Plant Women's Treatment Facility 627.7 3,784.1 627.7 4,207.6
63.0 62.0 (-14) Plummer Community Corrections Center 6,940.4 7,709.9
612.0 609.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 79,281.1 87,022.5
10.0 2,643.0 9.0 2,632.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION 3,972.9 434,233.0 3,972.9 468,365.8
47
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
20.2 16.1 78.7 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
26.8 37.9 (40-01-00) Office of the Secretary
20.2 16.1 78.7 2,290.4 6,734.2 2,290.4 10,360.8
112.3 Personnel Costs 29.9 5.9 29.9 5.9
Travel 1,071.3 935.6 1,071.3 1,203.3
77.5 658.4 77.5 658.4
Contractual Services 79.2
152.8 79.2 152.8
Energy 51.2 51.2 203.4
30.0 203.4 30.0
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Vehicles
Internship Program
Other Items:
Non-Game Habitat 20.0 20.0
15.0 15.0
Coastal Zone Management 15.0 15.0
105.0 105.0
Special Projects/Other Items 20.0 8,616.7 20.0 12,511.0
Outdoor Delaware 5,750.0 5,750.0
Cost Recovery 120.0 120.0
SRF Future Administration 9,748.1 9,748.1
Other Items
26.8 37.9 112.3 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
4.0 17.0 4.0 16.0 (-01) Office of the Secretary 1,064.0 3,475.9 1,064.0 3,341.9
687.2 2,426.7 687.2 1,388.2
0.5 7.8 20.7 0.5 6.8 6.7 (-03) Community Affairs 618.3 618.3
1.0 1.0 (-05) Office of Innovation and 524.0 713.2
Technology Services
19.7 2.3 1.0 19.7 2.3 1.0 (-06) Environmental Finance 5,780.0 83.3 5,780.0 94.2
1,598.6 2,106.8 1,598.6 2,558.8
2.0 39.0 2.0 39.0 (-07) Fiscal Management 4,414.7
9,748.1 12,511.0
6.6 22.8 48.6 (-08) Natural Resources Police
20.2 16.1 78.7 26.8 37.9 112.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 9,748.1 8,616.7
58.3 99.7 195.0 (40-03-00) Office of Natural Resources 10,249.2 22,323.0 10,249.2 21,181.3
51.7 77.9 161.4 Personnel Costs 65.8 8.1 65.8 8.1
Travel 9,668.5 3,503.7 9,668.5 3,863.7
Contractual Services 281.9 1,055.9 281.9 1,055.9
Energy
Supplies and Materials 1,910.6 789.8 1,910.6 789.8
Capital Outlay 232.7 2.0 232.7 2.0
Other Items:
5.0 5.0
Aquaculture
48
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 10.0 789.9 10.0 789.9
Spraying and Insecticides
58.3 99.7 196.0 Oyster Recovery Fund
Beaver Control, Phragmites and Deer Management 72.9 72.9
Boat Repairs 40.0 40.0
Non-Game Habitat 50.0 50.0
Natural Heritage Program 19.0 192.4 19.0 192.4
Clean Vessel Program 32.4 32.4
Duck Stamp 180.0 180.0
Junior Duck Stamp 5.0 5.0
Trout Stamp 50.0 50.0
Finfish Development 130.0 130.0
Fisheries Restoration 600.0 600.0
Northern Delaware Wetlands 277.5 157.6 277.5 167.7
Revenue Refund 38.0 38.0
1.0 Tick Control Program 80.0 80.0
Killens Pond Water Park 520.0 225.0 520.0 225.0
Cape Enterprise 275.0 275.0
Beach Erosion Control Program 8,000.0 8,000.0
Sand Bypass System
Tax Ditches* 72.4 72.4
Director's Office Personnel 51.8 51.8
Director's Office Operations
Wildlife and Fisheries Personnel 1,092.3 1,092.3
Wildlife and Fisheries Operations 2,442.8 2,442.8
Conservation Access Pass 50.0 50.0
Enforcement Personnel 553.9 553.9
Enforcement Operations 581.1 581.1
Waterway Management Fund 1,300.0 1,300.0
Auburn Valley 20.0 20.0
Sediment and Stormwater 554.9
Other Items 1,653.5 1,653.5 28,428.7
51.7 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Office of Natural Resources 40,458.4 29,200.3 41,013.3
11.5 66.5 96.0 11.5 50.5 82.0 (-02) Parks and Recreation 23,300.5 12,798.4 23,300.5 12,666.3
34.9 30.2 50.9 28.3 24.4 31.3 (-03) Fish and Wildlife 6,363.6 8,427.1 6,363.6 7,513.1
11.9 3.0 49.1 11.9 7,974.8 8,249.3
58.3 99.7 196.0 51.7 3.0 49.1 (-04) Watershed Stewardship 10,794.3 11,349.2
*Pursuant to 7 Del. C. § 3921 77.9 162.4 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 40,458.4 29,200.3 41,013.3 28,428.7
49
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
98.9 124.5 92.6 96.9 124.5 (40-04-00) Office of Environmental Protection
3,604.6 9,933.5 3,604.6 10,463.4
92.6 Personnel Costs 53.0 53.0
1,168.1 1,236.1
Travel 1,785.9 118.5 1,785.9 118.5
299.8 299.8
Contractual Services 106.4 106.4
130.0 130.0
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Local Emergency Planning Committees 343.0 343.0
404.4 851.6
AST Administration 20,121.1 20,121.1
5,051.7 5,051.7
HSCA - Clean-up 2,595.7 2,595.7
HSCA - Brownfields 30.0 30.0
390.6 390.6
HSCA - Administration 100.0 14.3 100.0 14.3
SARA 643.8 643.8
UST Administration 75.0 75.0
UST Recovered Costs 180.9 253.1
Stage II Vapor Recovery 525.8 525.8
Extremely Hazardous Substance Program 164.8 804.2
Environmental Response 241.2 241.2
Non-Title V
Enhanced I and M Program 20.0 20.0
Public Outreach 196.7 196.7
Tire Administration 1,500.0 1,500.0
Tire Clean-up
Whole Basin Management/TMDL 14.0 14.0
Board of Certification 1,100.0 1,100.0
Environmental Labs Personnel 467.0 467.0
362.2 362.2
Environmental Labs Expenditures 1,509.9
96.8
Surface Water Personnel 59.1 59.1
207.5 2,601.0
Surface Water Expenditures
Groundwater Personnel
Groundwater Expenditures
50
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(40-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
98.9 124.5 92.6
Water Supply Personnel 220.9 220.9
Water Supply Expenditures
201.0 201.0
Wetlands Personnel 497.2 497.2
Wetlands Expenditures 128.5 152.2
Hazardous Waste Transporter Fees 91.6 91.6
Waste End Personnel 30.4 30.4
Waste End Assessment 73.7 184.7
Hazardous Waste Personnel 170.3 170.3
Hazardous Waste Fees 32.5 66.9
Solid Waste Transporter Personnel 92.9 92.9
Solid Waste Transporter Fees 21.2 21.2
Solid Waste Personnel 427.4 427.4
96.9 124.5 Solid Waste Fees 55.0 490.0 188.2 490.0
Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site 12,668.0 13,265.9
SRF Future Administration 450.0 450.0
RGGI LIHEAP 780.0 780.0
RGGI CO2 Emissions 10,140.0 10,140.0
RGGI Administration 10% 1,579.9 1,579.9
RGGI Reduction Project 1,560.0 1,560.0
RGGI Weatherization 1,560.0 1,560.0
Other Items 1,174.8 1,174.8
92.6 TOTAL -- Office of Environmental Protection 59,214.7 64,482.4
19.0 32.0 11.0 19.0 32.0 11.0 (-02) Air Quality 4,454.4 1,987.3 5,093.8 2,074.5
19.8 39.9 44.3 17.8 39.9 44.3 (-03) Water 4,038.6 5,698.7 7,868.9 5,954.6
33.3 44.4 22.3 33.3 44.4 22.3 (-04) Waste and Hazardous Substances 34,083.9 3,314.0 34,881.9 3,506.4
26.8 8.2 15.0 26.8 8.2 15.0 (-05) Climate, Coastal, and Energy 16,637.8 1,668.0 16,637.8 1,730.4
98.9 124.5 92.6 96.9 124.5 92.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 59,214.7 12,668.0 64,482.4 13,265.9
177.4 240.3 367.3 175.4 240.3 367.3 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL 109,421.2 50,485.0 115,243.8 54,205.6
RESOURCES AND
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
51
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(45-01-00) Office of the Secretary
45.8 10.5 118.9 43.0 10.5 120.7 Personnel Costs 2,640.6 12,378.2 3,239.3 13,977.2
39.0 22.7 39.0 22.7
Travel
355.3 1,745.0 355.3 3,782.8
Contractual Services 18.7 477.4 18.7 568.2
42.0 825.5 42.0 847.7
Energy 5.0 52.6 5.0 52.6
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
Police Training Council 11.8 11.8
58.4 62.4
0.8 0.8 Local Emergency Planning Councils 324.6 346.7
2.0 15.0 15.0
2.0 School Safety Plans 50.0 50.0
500.3 500.3
ITC Funds
36.0
Brain Injury Trust Fund 10.0
69.1
Body Camera Program 20,352.5
Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police 2,125.0 2,125.0
2,125.0 2,125.0
Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - Local Law Enforcement
888.2 888.2
System Support 100.0 100.0
336.0 336.0
Hazardous Waste Cleanup 170.4 170.4
Resale - Communication Parts 0.7 0.7
Vehicles 9,444.6
Other Items
Retired Canines
Retired Horses
POST/DEPAC
45.8 10.5 121.7 43.0 10.5 123.5 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 8,845.9 16,461.5
2.0 21.0 2.0 20.0 (-01) Administration 4,350.0 3,401.3 4,350.0 3,617.9
3.5 23.5 3.5 23.5 (-20) Communication 1,635.6 3,045.8 1,635.6 4,731.2
11.2 13.0 (-30) Delaware Emergency Management Agency 1,225.5 1,521.6
31.8 30.0 2,860.3 3,459.0
8.0 2.0 8.0 2.0 (-40) Highway Safety 8,845.9 200.4 9,444.6 219.4
4.0 3.0 1.0 (-50) Developmental Disabilities Council 20.0 127.0
2.0 2.0 (-60) State Council for Persons with Disabilities 367.5
7.0 7.0 340.2
62.0 (-70) Division of Gaming Enforcement 9,767.9
45.8 10.5 121.7 43.0 10.5 62.0 (-80) Division of Forensic Science 8,228.3 20,352.5
123.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 16,461.5
52
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 105.0 (45-02-00) Capitol Police 92.4 10,760.0 135.4 13,027.8
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 Personnel Costs 5.5 5.5
Travel 439.7 526.6
Contractual Services 138.6 138.6
Supplies and Materials
Other Item: 168.6 271.9
261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,698.5
Special Duty
1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Capitol Police
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 (-10) Capitol Police 261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,698.5
1.0 105.0 1.0 114.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 261.0 11,343.8 407.3 13,698.5
(45-04-00) Division of Alcohol and Tobacco
Enforcement
1.5 2.0 11.5 1.5 2.0 11.5 Personnel Costs 43.1 1,620.2 43.1 1,832.8
Travel 2.8 0.5 2.8 0.5
Contractual Services 36.6 297.5 36.6 304.5
Supplies and Materials 10.0 25.2 10.0 25.2
Capital Outlay 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.1
Tobacco Fund:
4.0 4.0 Personnel Costs 482.3 482.3
101.1 101.1
Contractual Services
24.1 24.1
Supplies and Materials 110.0 110.0
2,445.0 2,816.6
Other Items 3,256.0 3,627.6
13.0 13.0 Marijuana Control Act
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Division of Alcohol and Tobacco 1,944.5 2,164.1
Enforcement
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 (-10) Division of Alcohol and Tobacco 3,256.0 1,944.5 3,627.6 2,164.1
3,256.0 1,944.5 3,627.6 2,164.1
Enforcement
1.5 19.0 11.5 1.5 19.0 11.5 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
53
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(45-05-00) Office of the Marijuana
Commissioner
3.0 Personnel Costs 414.0
6.3
Contractual Services
420.3
4.0 4.0 Marijuana Control Act 890.9 877.1
4.0 890.9 480.1
2.0 Medical Marijuana 1,357.2
6.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Marijuana
Commissioner
4.0 6.0 3.0 (-10) Office of the Marijuana 890.9 1,357.2 420.3
4.0 6.0 Commissioner 890.9 1,357.2 420.3
51.8 68.0 51.8 68.0
866.2 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 6,428.4 139,728.6 6,426.7 168,519.2
20.0 20.0 136.8 136.8
51.8 88.0 15.0 51.8 88.0 (45-06-00) State Police 7,841.5 8,731.7
15.0 884.2 Personnel Costs 1,570.4 145.7 1,629.1 145.7
19.0
Travel 1,391.1 7,497.0 1,393.1 7,577.5
5.0 Contractual Services 1,046.0 146.0 1,063.4 163.4
10.0 Energy
930.2 Supplies and Materials 79.8 3,609.6 125.8 3,655.6
Capital Outlay 48.1 110.0 48.1 110.0
Other Items: 112.5
112.5
Vehicles 7,069.2
Real Time Crime Reporting 7,069.2
Other Items
Crime Reduction Fund 17,882.3 2,032.0 18,004.7 2,500.7
Special Duty Fund 1,079.4 1,278.1
Fund to Combat Violent Crimes - State Police 2,308.0 2,485.2
15.0 Body Camera Program
15.0 Expungement Acts 530.3 586.4
19.0 Firearm Transaction Approval Program 1,100.0 4,101.9
5.0 Lethal Firearms Safety Program 166,128.1 199,855.4
10.0 Permit to Purchase
948.2 TOTAL -- State Police
54
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(45-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
32.0 59.0 33.0 60.0 (-01) Executive 226.7 9,682.4 226.7 11,076.3
35.5 12.0 5.0 35.5 12.0 5.0 (-02) Building Maintenance and Construction 655.8 710.4
4,183.6 4,410.2
10.0 384.0 10.0 385.0 (-03) Patrol 6,426.3 66,369.7 6,426.3 81,961.8
155.5 155.5 (-04) Criminal Investigation 30,914.0 37,961.3
13.3 14.0 13.3 16.0 588.7 13,841.5 588.7 15,942.2
17.0 63.0 17.0 63.0 (-05) Special Investigation
28.0 28.0 (-06) Aviation 3,165.4 7,531.9 3,165.4 8,738.2
1.0 3.0 1.0 1,455.2 1,368.4 1,455.2 1,908.1
4.7 2.7 (-07) Traffic 10,328.4 14,376.1
2.0 102.0 2.0 117.0 (-08) State Bureau of Identification 340.7 3,180.7 340.7 3,564.4
51.8 88.0 51.8 88.0 212.1 10,013.2 107.9 11,104.1
11.0 11.0 (-09) Training 1,283.6 9,999.4 1,283.6 10,130.6
95.0 98.0 (-10) Communications 2,242.7 2,381.9
13.0 13.0 (-11) Transportation 17,882.3 166,128.1 18,004.7 199,855.4
10.0 10.0 (-12) Community Relations
930.2 948.2 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
99.1 122.5 1,168.4 96.3 124.5 1,200.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND 31,136.1 195,877.9 32,841.4 236,490.8
HOMELAND SECURITY
55
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC
36.0 GF TFO GF TFO
36.0
36.0 (55-01-00) Office of the Secretary 3,319.1 3,319.1
57.0 36.0 (55-01-01) Office of the Secretary 24.1 24.1
Personnel Costs
57.0 Travel 153.8 153.8
7.0 Contractual Services 6.5 6.5
7.0 Supplies and Materials
Salary Contingency 366.8 366.8
100.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary 3,870.3 3,870.3
(55-01-02) Finance
57.0 Personnel Costs 14,319.4 15,646.8
7.1 7.1
Travel
6,259.2 7,168.9
Contractual Services 1,021.9 1,021.9
Energy 383.2 383.2
21,990.8 24,227.9
Supplies and Materials
57.0 TOTAL -- Finance
(55-01-03) Community Relations
7.0 Personnel Costs 907.9 907.9
10.0 10.0
Travel
124.8 124.8
Contractual Services 27.0 27.0
Supplies and Materials 1,069.7 1,069.7
7.0 TOTAL -- Community Relations
(55-01-04) Human Resources 6.2 6.2
Travel 283.5 283.5
Contractual Services
Supplies and Materials 47.7 47.7
337.4 337.4
TOTAL -- Human Resources
27,268.2 29,505.3
100.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
56
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC
18.0 18.0 GF TFO GF TFO
18.0 18.0 (55-02-01) Technology and Innovation 1,568.9 1,575.5
Personnel Costs 24.1 24.1
Travel
Contractual Services 15,085.2 15,085.2
Supplies and Materials 1,137.4 1,137.4
TOTAL -- Technology and Innovation 17,815.6 17,822.2
50.0 10.0 (55-03-01) Planning 4,938.1 4,967.5
50.0 10.0 50.0 10.0 Personnel Costs 25.4 25.4
Travel 1,622.7 1,847.3
Contractual Services 7.0 7.0
Energy
Supplies and Materials 128.3 128.3
Capital Outlay 10.0 10.0
50.0 10.0 TOTAL -- Planning
6,731.5 6,985.5
687.0 30.0 687.0 (55-04-00) Maintenance and Operations 50,542.5 50,645.9
687.0 30.0 687.0 (55-04-70) Maintenance Districts 16.9 16.9
30.0 Personnel Costs 12,099.9 12,739.9
Travel 2,486.1 2,820.8
Contractual Services 9,272.4 9,272.4
Energy 210.0 210.0
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay 10,000.0 10,000.0
Snow/Storm Contingency 84,627.8 85,705.9
30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance Districts 84,627.8 85,705.9
687.0 30.0 687.0 30.0 TOTAL -- Maintenance and Operations
57
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC
GF TFO GF TFO
(55-06-01) Delaware Transportation Authority 116,794.6 120,550.3
Delaware Transit Corporation 148.5 120,550.3
Transit Operations
Taxi Services Support "E & D" 1,494.3
Kent and Sussex Transportation "E & D" 118,437.4
TOTAL -- Delaware Transit Corporation
DTA Indebtedness 91,564.8 91,488.6
Debt Service 91,564.8 91,488.6
Transportation Trust Fund
210,002.2 212,038.9
TOTAL -- DTA Indebtedness
TOTAL -- Delaware Transportation Authority*
*Delaware Transportation Authority, 2 Del. C. c. 13.
These funds, except the Regulatory Revolving Funds, are not deposited with the State Treasurer.
(55-07-01) US 301 Maintenance Operations
9.0 9.0 Personnel Costs 732.9 732.9
2,368.4 3,490.0
Contractual Services
98.5 98.5
Energy 222.0 222.0
16,695.6 18,833.9
Supplies and Materials 20,117.4 23,377.3
Debt Service 6,904.4 6,913.0
6.0 6.0
9.0 9.0 TOTAL -- US 301 Maintenance Operations
800.9 800.9
64.0 253.0 (55-08-00) Transportation Solutions 34.9 34.9
64.0 253.0 (55-08-30) Project Teams
207.2 207.2
64.0 253.0 Personnel Costs 171.4 171.4
Travel 8,124.8 8,133.4
Contractual Services
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
64.0 253.0 TOTAL -- Project Teams
58
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(55-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF TFO TFC NSF TFO TFC
141.0 3.0 141.0 3.0 GF TFO GF TFO
141.0 3.0 141.0 3.0 (55-08-40) Traffic 12,083.7 12,087.8
Personnel Costs 4,606.6 4,606.6
Contractual Services 586.8 586.8
Energy 553.1 553.1
Supplies and Materials 47.7 47.7
Capital Outlay
17,877.9 17,882.0
TOTAL -- Traffic
205.0 256.0 205.0 256.0 TOTAL -- Transportation Solutions 26,002.7 26,015.4
411.0
411.0 411.0 (55-11-00) Motor Vehicles 28,551.1 29,341.4
106.0 411.0 (55-11-10) Administration 20.0 20.0
Personnel Costs
106.0 Travel 4,577.1 5,610.1
Contractual Services 703.3 703.3
Supplies and Materials 53.1 53.1
Capital Outlay 154.0 154.0
Motorcycle Safety
TOTAL -- Administration 34,058.6 35,881.9
106.0 (55-11-60) Toll Administration 5,000.0 8,379.9 5,000.0 8,379.9
106.0 Personnel Costs 5,000.0 3.0 5,000.0 3.0
Travel
Contractual Services 5,000.0 3,062.3 5,000.0 3,157.6
Energy 273.3 273.3
Supplies and Materials 5,000.0 306.3 306.3
Capital Outlay 41.0 41.0
Contractual - E-ZPass Operations
18,081.2 15,281.2
TOTAL -- Toll Administration 30,147.0 27,442.3
517.0 517.0 TOTAL -- Motor Vehicles 64,205.6 63,324.2
1,586.0 296.0 1,586.0 296.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 456,771.0 5,000.0 464,774.7
59
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
17.6 50.8 (60-01-00) Administration
17.6 32.8 3.6 2,136.4 296.2 5,857.4 484.4
4.6 Personnel Costs 13.0 20.0
299.1 374.5
Travel 1,494.6 11.4 1,544.6 11.4
15.0 6.0
Contractual Services 66.0 91.0
40.0 621.7 40.0 876.3
Energy 3,750.0 7,553.0
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
17.6 32.8 3.6 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Administration
1.0 6.6 0.4 1.0 7.6 0.4 (-10) Office of the Secretary 1,605.9 296.9 1,605.9 349.5
8.0 99.1 106.9
1.0 8.0 1.0 (-20) Office of Occupational and Labor Market
8.6 17.2
9.0 Information
17.6 32.8 2.2 8.6 17.2 3.2 (-40) Administrative Support 2,144.1 225.7 2,144.1 419.9
3,750.0 621.7 3,803.0 876.3
26.0 (-50) Paid Family Medical Leave 7,553.0
3.6 17.6 50.8 4.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 (60-06-00) Unemployment Insurance 188.3 188.3
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 0.1 0.1
Travel
Contractual Services 210.9 210.9
Energy 1.0 1.0
Supplies and Materials 2.5 2.5
Capital Outlay 2.2 2.2
Other Item:
Revenue Refund 71.9 71.9
476.9 476.9
TOTAL -- Unemployment Insurance
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 (-01) Unemployment Insurance 476.9 476.9
121.0 3.0 120.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 476.9 476.9
60
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
16.0 53.4 18.6 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
12.6 60.8 (60-07-00) Industrial Affairs
16.0 53.4 18.6 5,647.2 1,553.3 7,047.2 1,642.9
18.6 Personnel Costs 38.3 162.1 60.3 179.2
Travel 2,226.1 1,715.4 6,801.9 1,822.1
34.0 53.6
Contractual Services 43.6 43.6
17.0
Supplies and Materials 7,989.2
14,023.6
Capital Outlay
Wage Theft
12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Industrial Affairs
1.1 37.9 1.1 38.9 (-01) Office of Workers' Compensation 5,819.8 6,349.8
1,871.7 7,336.1
5.4 14.0 9.6 2.0 20.4 9.6 (-02) Office of Labor Law Enforcement 908.9 960.7
297.7 337.7
6.5 1.5 6.5 1.5 (-03) Occupational Safety and Health
Administration/Bureau of Labor Statistics
3.0 9.0 3.0 9.0 (-04) Anti-Discrimination 806.5 861.4
1,715.4 1,822.1
16.0 53.4 18.6 12.6 60.8 18.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 7,989.2 14,023.6
128.5 1.5 (60-08-00) Vocational Rehabilitation 449.4 163.2 449.4 172.2
128.5 1.5 2.0 128.5 0.5 2.0 Personnel Costs 566.0 0.5 566.0 0.5
Travel 32.0 3,632.6 32.0 3,634.4
Contractual Services 76.9 76.9
Supplies and Materials 1,047.4 1,047.4
Other Item: 560.7 560.7
4,433.9 4,444.7
Supported Employment
2.0 128.5 0.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Vocational Rehabilitation
74.5 1.5 2.0 74.5 0.5 2.0 (-10) Vocational Rehabilitation Services 1,047.4 4,433.9 1,047.4 4,444.7
54.0 1,047.4 4,433.9 1,047.4 4,444.7
128.5 1.5 54.0 (-20) Disability Determination Services
2.0 128.5 0.5 2.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
61
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(60-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
67.0 4.0 25.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
67.0 4.0 (60-09-00) Employment and Training
67.0 4.0 25.0 310.2 1,942.0 316.4 2,224.8
25.0 Personnel Costs 5.0 3.0 5.0 3.0
Travel 187.6 826.6 187.6 936.9
7.3 7.3
Contractual Services 20.0 20.0
21.4 21.4
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Other Items:
Summer Youth Program 625.0 625.0
863.1 863.1
Welfare Reform
630.0 630.0
Blue Collar Skills 3,930.0 500.0 3,930.0 500.0
4,452.8 500.0 4,459.0 500.0
Workforce Development 175.0 175.0
6,093.4 6,486.5
Learning for Careers Program
Elevate Delaware
Advancement Through Pardons and Expungements
67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Employment and Training
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 (-20) Employment and Training Services 4,452.8 6,093.4 4,459.0 6,486.5
67.0 4.0 25.0 67.0 4.0 25.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit 4,452.8 6,093.4 4,459.0 6,486.5
350.1 94.7 49.2 345.7 119.1 50.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 17,716.3 12,864.4 27,559.9 13,629.6
62
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
20.2 46.2 82.6 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
19.7 46.7 (65-01-00) Agriculture
2.0 4,675.6 7,480.6 4,675.6 7,971.3
82.6 Personnel Costs 131.5 26.8 131.5 26.8
20.2 48.2 82.6
Travel 1,307.7 661.0 1,391.6 726.8
33.1 22.7 33.1 22.7
Contractual Services
275.8 131.1 275.8 131.1
Energy 348.3 20.5 348.3 20.5
Supplies and Materials
Capital Outlay
Other Items:
2.0 Marijuana Control Act 126.6 163.8
Nutrient Management Program 15.0 823.3 15.0 823.3
7.7 139.6 7.7 139.6
Agriculture Development Program
110.0 10.0 110.0 10.0
Plant Pest Survey and Control 75.5 19.6 75.5 19.6
497.2 497.2
Cover Crops 1,015.0 260.0 1,015.0 260.0
Poultry Health Surveillance 75.0 75.0
Carvel Center/Irrigation 35.0 35.0 2,000.0
Educational Assistance 5.0 5.0 87.9
Revenue Refund
Fingerprints 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,357.9 12,736.8
Fingerprinting
Equine Drug Testing
Research and Development
Purses and Promotions
Pet Food Registration Software
Ag Production Assistance Program
Dairy Risk Management
19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Agriculture
63
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(65-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1.0 16.0 1.5 16.5 (-01) Administration 327.5 2,756.6 327.5 4,976.3
7.0 7.0 (-02) Agriculture Compliance 45.0 45.0
729.2 775.1
8.2 13.7 5.1 7.7 13.7 4.6 (-03) Food Products Inspection 1,156.5 516.8 1,174.1 539.2
5.0 2.5 17.5 5.0 2.5 17.5 (-04) Forest Service 801.7 1,537.9 801.7 1,662.5
1.0 11.0 1.0 11.0 (-05) Harness Racing Commission 2,434.8 2,434.8
2.0 7.0 2.0 7.0 (-06) Pesticides 846.7 907.9
0.5 3.5 0.5 1.0 3.5 (-07) Planning 357.7 380.6
2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 (-08) Plant Industries 142.3 930.1 162.3 995.0
1.0 9.0 1.0 9.0 (-09) Animal Health 955.4 995.8
10.0 10.0 (-10) Thoroughbred Racing Commission 1,877.5 1,877.5
1.0 8.0 1.0 8.0 (-11) Weights and Measures 63.3 833.6 85.6 896.3
0.5 5.5 0.5 5.5 (-12) Nutrient Management 1,415.4 1,452.6
2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 (-13) Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation 541.5 59.7 541.5 63.4
19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
20.2 48.2 82.6 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,357.9 12,736.8
20.2 48.2 82.6 19.7 48.7 82.6 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 8,236.8 10,092.4 8,357.9 12,736.8
64
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
45.0 NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(70-01-01) State Election Commissioner
45.0 4,109.5 4,343.0
45.0 Personnel Costs 0.1 8.3
Travel 933.3 2,835.0
10.1 125.4
Contractual Services 9.4 33.3
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Other Items:
Technology Development 20.0 20.0
1,642.0 1,642.0
Voting Machines
15.0 15.0
Voter Purging 267.4
6,739.4 9,289.4
School Elections
45.0 TOTAL -- State Election Commissioner
(70-02-01) New Castle County Elections 6.0
Travel 519.2
Contractual Services
Energy 53.1
Supplies and Materials 7.7
Other Item:
School Elections 177.0
763.0
TOTAL -- New Castle County Elections
(70-03-01) Kent County Elections 537.3
Contractual Services 38.1
Energy 3.5
Supplies and Materials
Other Item: 37.8
School Elections 616.7
TOTAL -- Kent County Elections
65
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(70-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(70-04-01) Sussex County Elections 2.2
Travel 425.9
Contractual Services
Energy 24.1
Supplies and Materials 12.7
Capital Outlay
Other Item: 2.0
School Elections
52.6
TOTAL -- Sussex County Elections 519.5
45.0 45.0 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS 8,638.6 9,289.4
66
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(75-00-00) FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
25.5 26.5 (75-01-01) Office of the State Fire Marshal ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
25.5 26.5 28.5 26.5 Personnel Costs 1,945.2 2,930.8 2,437.9 3,240.6
Travel 34.0 34.0
Contractual Services 454.6 482.3
Energy 366.8 62.6 366.8 62.6
Supplies and Materials 23.4 23.4
Capital Outlay 81.0 81.0
Other Item: 196.2 196.2
Revenue Refund
1.5 3,471.4 1.5 3,808.9
28.5 26.5 TOTAL -- Office of the State Fire Marshal 2,624.7 3,117.4
(75-02-01) State Fire School
22.0 22.0 Personnel Costs 2,671.9 2,921.3
397.9 426.0
Contractual Services 118.2 118.2
160.0 160.0
Energy 35.5 35.5
Supplies and Materials 4.6 4.6
150.8 156.4
Capital Outlay 50.0 50.0
120.0 120.0
Other Items: 50.0 3,658.9 50.0 3,942.0
Stress Management
EMT Training
Local Emergency Planning Commission
Education Assistance
22.0 22.0 TOTAL -- State Fire School
(75-03-01) State Fire Prevention Commission
12.0 12.0 Personnel Costs 922.8 1,016.9
13.0 13.0
Travel
188.4 240.5
Contractual Services 16.1 16.1
Supplies and Materials 75.0 75.0
52.0 52.0
Other Items: 1,267.3 1,413.5
Statewide Fire Safety Education 2,674.7 8,397.6 3,167.4 9,164.4
Delaware State Fire Chiefs Association
12.0 12.0 TOTAL -- State Fire Prevention Commission
25.5 60.5 28.5 60.5 TOTAL -- FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
67
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(76-00-00) DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel
Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF
NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
98.5 (76-01-01) Delaware National Guard
97.5 31.5 3,835.2 4,077.8
31.5 Personnel Costs 18.0 18.0
Travel 753.4 778.0
716.6 736.6
Contractual Services 140.0 140.0
Energy
Supplies and Materials
Other Items:
Unit Fund Allowance 27.1 27.1
397.7 457.4
Educational Assistance
85.0 85.0
Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program 5,973.0 6,319.9
97.5 31.5 98.5 31.5 TOTAL -- Delaware National Guard
97.5 31.5 98.5 31.5 TOTAL -- DELAWARE NATIONAL GUARD 5,973.0 6,319.9
68
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(77-00-00) ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
(77-01-01) Advisory Council ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
3.0 for Exceptional Citizens
316.7 341.8
3.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 3.1 3.1
Travel
Contractual Services 31.5 51.7
Supplies and Materials 5.0 5.0
3.0 TOTAL -- Advisory Council 356.3 401.6
for Exceptional Citizens
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR 356.3 401.6
EXCEPTIONAL CITIZENS
69
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(90-01-00) University of Delaware 105,831.8 108,627.2
(90-01-01) University of Delaware 19,042.8 19,082.8
Operations 247.3 247.3
Scholarships 1,841.6 2,044.9
Nursing Expansion 6,385.0 6,385.0
College of Business and Economics 1,341.4 1,341.4
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources 878.1 878.1
College of Arts and Sciences 598.5 1,298.5
College of Earth, Ocean and Environment 2,709.0 858.8
College of Health Sciences 2,914.8 3,064.8
College of Engineering 1,274.3 1,274.3
College of Education and Human Development 784.5 784.5
Biden School of Public Policy
Other Programs 143,849.1 145,887.6
TOTAL -- University of Delaware
(90-01-02) Delaware Geological Survey 2,132.3 2,238.7
Operations 127.3 127.3
River Master Program 185.9 185.9
Water Resource Agency
2,445.5 2,551.9
TOTAL -- Delaware Geological Survey
146,294.6 148,439.5
TOTAL -- University of Delaware
(90-03-00) Delaware State University 42,903.2 49,946.6
(90-03-01) Operations 434.5 434.5
Operations 211.7 211.7
Nursing Expansion 50.0 50.0
Work Study
Mishoe Scholarships 1,201.7 1,201.7
Cooperative Extension 1,273.1 1,273.1
Cooperative Research
Cooperative Forestry 88.8 88.8
Title VI Compliance 220.0 220.0
Academic Incentive
General Scholarships 50.0 50.0
Athletic Grant 786.0 786.0
Aid to Needy Students 225.4 225.4
2,057.4 2,057.4
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(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Energy 2,195.9 2,195.9
Racial Equity Consortium
TOTAL -- Operations 350.0 350.0
52,047.7 59,091.1
TOTAL -- Delaware State University 52,047.7 59,091.1
(90-04-00) Delaware Technical Community College
(90-04-01) Office of the President
42.0 57.0 42.0 57.0 Personnel Costs 16,510.8 17,533.4
42.0 57.0 42.0 100.0 100.0
Contractual Services 39.3 39.3
50.0 50.0
Aid to Needy Students 236.0 236.0
Academic Incentive 1,496.9 1,496.9
1,000.0 1,000.0
Associate in Arts Program - Operations 1,250.0 1,250.0
20,683.0 21,705.6
Associate in Arts Program - Academic
Career Pathways
Nursing Program
57.0 TOTAL -- Office of the President
76.0 219.0 76.0 219.0 (90-04-02) Owens Campus 23,892.9 25,818.6
76.0 219.0 76.0 219.0 Personnel Costs 519.9
Contractual Services 125.0 125.0
Environmental Training Center 244.8 244.8
Aid to Needy Students 48.2
Grants 48.2 31.2
Work Study 31.2
24,342.1 26,787.7
TOTAL -- Owens Campus
71.0 166.0 71.0 166.0 (90-04-04) George Campus 17,239.6 18,552.3
71.0 166.0 71.0 166.0 Personnel Costs 392.8 392.8
Contractual Services 199.8 199.8
Aid to Needy Students 32.5 32.5
Grants 40.1 40.1
Work Study
17,904.8 19,217.5
TOTAL -- George Campus
(90-04-05) Stanton Campus
76.0 197.0 76.0 197.0 Personnel Costs 21,126.1 22,618.5
184.8 184.8
Aid to Needy Students
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(90-00-00) HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel
$ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF
ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
Grants 27.5 27.5
Work Study
TOTAL -- Stanton Campus 41.1 41.1
76.0 197.0 76.0 197.0 21,379.5 22,871.9
95.0 154.0 95.0 154.0 (90-04-06) Terry Campus 15,889.8 17,193.4
95.0 154.0 95.0 154.0 Personnel Costs 218.3 218.3
Aid to Needy Students 21.0 21.0
Grants 21.7 21.7
Work Study
16,150.8 17,454.4
TOTAL -- Terry Campus
360.0 793.0 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Technical Community College 100,460.2 108,037.1
360.0 793.0 360.0 793.0 TOTAL -- HIGHER EDUCATION 298,802.5 315,567.7
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(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(95-01-00) Department of Education
18.0 (95-01-01) Office of the Secretary 2,734.0 2,890.9
18.0 13.0 13.0
18.0 Personnel Costs
Travel 2,747.0 2,903.9
18.0 TOTAL -- Office of the Secretary
12.1 27.9 12.1 (95-01-02) Academic Support 191.3 4,489.5 250.0 4,743.7
1.0 27.9 Personnel Costs 191.3 27.9 250.0 27.9
1.0
12.1 1.0 4.0 Operations 1,084.0 1,129.7
31.9 12.1 1.0 Digital Learning Operations
Unique Alternatives 5,916.5 5,916.5
Student Assessment System 669.1 700.6
4.0 Statewide Autism Support
31.9 TOTAL -- Academic Support 12,187.0 12,518.4
12.3 21.7 12.3 (95-01-03) Student Support 3,374.7 3,484.4
3.0 20.7 Personnel Costs 152.0 152.0
1.0 3.0 1,254.0 1,254.0
12.3 3.0 1.0 Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Fund 1,254.0 3,526.7 1,254.0 3,636.4
22.7 12.3 3.0 21.7 TOTAL -- Student Support
(95-01-04) Workforce Support
2.8 30.2 2.8 35.2 Personnel Costs 4,359.8 5,052.0
500.5 500.5
Contractual Services
1,059.6 1,084.6
Operations 483.5 483.5
381.2 381.2
Educator Certification and Development
6,784.6 7,501.8
Higher Education Operations
2.8 30.2 2.8 35.2 TOTAL -- Workforce Support
4.0 47.0 4.0 (95-01-05) Operations Support 6,681.6 7,008.2
46.0 Personnel Costs 1,373.3 2,297.9
2.0 2.0 221.5 221.5
4.0 2.0 Contractual Services 221.5 77.7 221.5 77.7
47.0 4.0 2.0 Energy 34.6 34.6
Supplies and Materials 10.0 10.0
Capital Outlay 4,490.7 5,245.7
Technology Operations
Delaware Science Coalition 12,667.9 14,674.1
46.0 TOTAL -- Operations Support
(95-01-06) Early Childhood Support
13.0 29.0 13.0 29.0 Personnel Costs 3,290.6 3,550.3
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(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
OCCL Operations 153.0 153.0
TOTAL -- Early Childhood Support
13.0 29.0 13.0 29.0 3,443.6 3,703.3
(95-01-20) Office of Equity and Innovation
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 201.4 208.3
120.0 120.0
Operations 321.4 328.3
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Office of Equity and Innovation
(95-01-30) Professional Standards Board
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 207.9 220.9
21.0 71.0
Professional Standards Board
228.9 291.9
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- Professional Standards Board
(95-01-40) State Board of Education
1.0 1.0 Personnel Costs 134.0 143.9
70.0 70.0
State Board of Education 4.0 4.0
P-20 Council 208.0 217.9
1.0 1.0 TOTAL -- State Board of Education 42,115.1 45,776.0
44.2 6.0 181.8 44.2 6.0 184.8 TOTAL -- Department of Education 1,666.8 1,725.5
16,492.1 16,686.1 (95-02-00) District and Charter Operations 1,333,077.7 1,516,116.5
Division I Units (FY25 11,159) (FY26 11,353): 20,609.0 24,260.6
Personnel Costs
Cafeteria Funds 10,026.3 11,693.8
29,270.0 29,733.0
Division II Units (FY25 12,365) (FY26 12,559):
All Other Costs 111,579.6 113,583.6
Energy
23,120.3 25,168.3
Division III: 2,500.0 2,500.0
Equalization 750.4 750.4
186.7 186.7
Other Items: 7,168.1 7,168.1
General Contingency
School Improvement Funds 28,150.9 28,150.9
Other Items Special School Supports 48.4 48.4
61.9 61.9
Delmar Tuition
Skills, Knowledge and Responsibility Pay Supplements
Educational Sustainment Fund
Odyssey of the Mind
Teacher of the Year
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FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
1,720.5 9.0 1,720.5 9.0
Educational Support Professional of the Year
711.4 960.3 711.4 960.3
Delaware Science Coalition 491.3 491.3
1,648.5 1,780.5
Student Organization 1,400.0 1,400.0
World Language Expansion 40.0 40.0
5,335.2 5,335.2
College Access 4,171.5 4,171.5
CPR Instruction 360.0 360.0
14,591.8 14,591.8
Student Discipline Program 63,000.0 66,085.4
Related Services for Students with Disabilities 1,560.0 1,957.5
1,000.0 1,000.0
Exceptional Student Unit - Vocational
850.0 850.0
Unique Alternatives 282.5 286.0
250.0 250.0
Opportunity Funding 59,314.7 67,722.2
20,200.0 20,200.0
Math Coaches
Year Long Residencies 9.0 9.0
DE Literacy Plan 4,000.0 4,000.0
Child Safety Awareness
Pathways 100.0 100.0
Mental Health Services 1,000.0 1,000.0
Redding Consortium/Wilmington Learning Collaborative
200.0 200.0
Behavioral Health Professional of the Year 1,000.0 1,000.0
Teacher Recruitment/Retention 2,420.8 2,420.8
Recognition Ceremonies 3,000.0
Mid Year Unit Count 3,524.9
Delaware Math Plan 242.0 8,000.0
School Safety and Security
Substitute Reimbursement 6,664.3 7,045.1
Early Literacy Coaches
16,492.1 Child Nutrition 2,431.9 56,517.8 2,431.9 60,887.4
Literacy Emergency Fund 3,767.5 3,767.5
Education Block Grants: 3,974.0 4,692.0
Professional Accountability and Instructional 2,000.0 2,000.0
2,000.0 2,300.0
Advancement Fund
Academic Excellence Block Grant 180,406.2 187,002.3
Technology Block Grant 2,009,315.7 2,234,861.9
Student Success Block Grant
Substitute Teacher Block Grant
Atheletic Trainer Block Grant
Public School Transportation
16,686.1 TOTAL -- District and Charter Operations
16,492.1 16,686.1 (-01) Division Funding 1,504,562.6 1,695,387.5
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(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
(-02) Other Items 2,431.9 249,423.3 2,431.9 271,780.1
16,492.1 (-05) Education Block Grants
(-06) Public School Transportation 2,431.9 74,923.6 2,431.9 80,692.0
180,406.2 187,002.3
16,686.1 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units 2,009,315.7 2,234,861.9
(95-03-00) Pass Through and Other Support Programs
Pass Through Programs:
On-Line Periodicals 516.8 516.8
700.0
Speech Pathology 172.0
Center for Excellence and Equity in Teacher 150.0
126.0 15,774.3
Preparation 203.3 6,878.2
Summer School - Gifted and Talented 15,774.3 36,416.6
267.9
Center for Economic Education 6,458.7
36,416.6 1,065.5
Special Needs Programs:
267.9 2,936.2
Early Childhood Assistance 1,065.5 2,178.4
18,537.6
12.0 12.0 Children Services Cost Recovery Project 1,668.8 500.0 1,668.8 13,100.0
47.5 42.0 42.0
47.5 Prison Education 2,154.4 700.0
2.0 60.0 60.0 300.0
Early Childhood Initiatives 1,770.8 2,218.4 1,770.8 497.6
17,537.6 9,028.8
2.0 Interagency Resource Management Committee 10,731.0 108,369.9
Parents as Teachers 50.0
700.0
Reading Interventions 300.0
497.6
Driver Training:
9,028.8
0.2 9.8 0.2 9.8 Driver's Education
105,396.9
Scholarships:
Scholarships and Grants
SEED Scholarship
Inspire
SEED/Inspire Marketing
Loan Forgiveness - Educators
Mental Health and Speech Language Programs
Veterinary Tuition Assistance
Adult Education and Work Force Training
Adult Education and Work Force Training
Craft Training
12.2 59.3 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Pass Through and Other Support Programs
(-15) Pass Through Programs 1,696.1 688.8
60,483.0 60,402.5
12.0 49.5 12.0 49.5 (-20) Special Needs Programs 1,668.8 1,668.8
42.0 2,154.4 42.0 2,936.2
0.2 9.8 0.2 9.8 (-30) Driver Training 32,034.6 35,313.6
76
(-40) Scholarships
FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET SUPPLEMENT
(95-00-00) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026 Fiscal Year 2025 Fiscal Year 2026
Personnel Personnel $ Program $ Program $ Line Item $ Line Item
NSF ASF GF NSF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF ASF GF
60.0 9,028.8 60.0 9,028.8
(-50) Adult Education and Work Force Training 105,396.9 108,369.9
1,770.8 1,770.8
12.2 59.3 12.2 59.3 TOTAL -- Internal Program Units
(95-06-00) Delaware Advisory Council on
Career and Technical Education
3.0 3.0 Personnel Costs 304.1 419.3
2.5 6.2
Travel
60.6 59.8
Contractual Services 3.0 3.0
Supplies and Materials 370.2 488.3
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Delaware Advisory Council on 488.3
488.3
Career and Technical Education
5,869.5 2,157,197.9
3.0 3.0 (-01) Advisory Council 370.2
370.2
3.0 3.0 TOTAL -- Internal Program Unit
44.2 18.2 16,736.2 44.2 18.2 16,933.2 TOTAL -- DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 5,928.2 2,389,496.1
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