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This bill amends Delaware's sex offender community notification law to streamline and modernize how sex offender information is shared, primarily by eliminating the requirement for schools and child care providers to maintain physical binders of sex offender notifications. Instead, the bill mandates that schools and child care providers provide notification about accessing sex offender information through digital means. Specifically, schools must now either post information on their websites or send written notifications at least annually, directing people to the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Central Registry website. The bill recognizes that the existing binder system created administrative burdens and was ineffective, given that the State Police now maintain an online registry that is updated weekly and allows public searchable access. The legislation also clarifies the types of information that can be publicly shared about sex offenders, such as last verified addresses, specific offenses, and conviction dates, while protecting certain sensitive details like victim identities. The bill aligns with the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) and provides multiple ways for the public to access sex offender information, including online registries, email notifications, public library computers, and direct contact with law enforcement agencies.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141887