Bill > HB171

This bill amends Delaware's volunteerism law to expand opportunities for high school students to earn elective academic credit through community service, specifically highlighting volunteer work with local fire departments. The bill requires high schools to inform students about the option to earn up to 1 elective credit by volunteering at least 45 hours per semester for two semesters, with a new provision explicitly stating that students can earn this credit by volunteering with a local fire department. Schools must notify students about this volunteer credit opportunity at or before the time they select their classes. The volunteer work must be performed outside of school hours, cannot be political or advocacy-based, and must be verified by an organization supervisor and certified by a school counselor or principal. Students who earn the credit will also receive a certificate of recognition from the Department of Education, and only one such credit can be awarded to a student. The bill also adds a new section granting the Department of Education regulatory authority to implement these provisions, ensuring flexibility in administering the volunteer credit program.

Education

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