There are a number of services available through federal funding for public and private school students with disabilities, but not to those who are homeschooled.
That is why I began exploring options with the Department of Education, institutions of higher education, and other stakeholders to help create a solution to this problem. After many months of conversations and meetings, I am proud to say Senate Bill 106 (SB106) has passed the Delaware State Senate unanimously.
SB106 updates the definition of “homeschool” in the Delaware Code to allow these students to be eligible for many of the same services that those who attend public and private schools can currently access. One such service that served as the precipice for this legislation is speech pathology.
I wish to thank all who have played a role in the creation of SB106 and look forward to advocating for its passage in the House of Representatives.
