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Senate passes legislation to help paraprofessionals become certified teachers

The Delaware Senate passed legislation Thursday to help ease the path for experienced paraprofessionals to become full-time, certified teachers. […]

Sen. Sturgeon introduces bills to strengthen legal protections against workplace misconduct

Sen. Laura Sturgeon filed three bills Thursday to enhance the ability of workers to pursue legal action when their employment rights are violated. […]

Sen. Mantzavinos sponsors bills to bolster standards for long-term care facilities

DOVER — Delaware’s aging population is growing, with projections from the 2020 Census and other sources forecasting that one in four Delawareans will be 65 or older by the year 2050. To address the impact of this population shift on […]

Task Force recommendations would overhaul long-term and memory care industry

A legislative panel tasked with reviewing Delaware’s long-term and memory care facilities and policies for the first time in a generation is recommending a series of updates and reforms to the industry, including increased funding and Medicaid reimbursement, expanded oversight and accountability at all levels, better recruitment, retention and training, and improved services for facility residents. […]