Legislative Hall in Dover, Del.

Gov. Carney and the civil rights groups that brought a lawsuit alleging Delaware underfunds education for students with disabilities, students from low-income households and English language learners settled the suit with the agreement to hand decision-making to the Delaware General Assembly. Gov. Carney will request the Assembly make his Opportunity Funding, currently offered through grants, permanent. The Assembly will also consider a bill increasing the amount of funding for K-3 basic special education.