Bills aim to promote transparency, public engagement in Delaware school boards

Bills aim to promote transparency, public engagement in Delaware school boards

Why Should Delaware Care?Local school boards are the governing authority for school districts, and ongoing controversies have led to lawsuits that could cost some school districts millions of dollars. Five bills aiming to create stronger requirements for boards of education were discussed during the March 26 House Education Committee meeting. A package of five education bills that will mandate stronger transparency and oversight rules on Delawar…

HB105 – Requiring Pay Transparency in Delaware

During a press conference recognizing Equal Pay Day on Tuesday, lawmakers unveiled new legislation that aims to address wage disparities and advance pay equity in Delaware. Sponsored by Rep. Melanie Ross Levin and Sen. Laura Sturgeon, House Bill 105 would require employers to disclose compensation information in all job postings, both internal and external, to provide job seekers and employees with information about wages and benefits upfront. H…