Delaware Code

14 Del. C. § 1411 (2026)

Reasons for termination

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Termination at the end of the school year shall be for 1 or more of the following reasons: Immorality, misconduct in office, incompetency, disloyalty, neglect of duty, wilful and persistent insubordination, a reduction in the number of teachers required as a result of decreased enrollment or a decrease in education services. The board shall have power to suspend any teacher pending a hearing if the situation warrants such action.

14 Del. C. 1953, § 1411; 50 Del. Laws, c. 39, § 1;

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1963–2022 · leading case: Morris v. Bd. of Educ. of Laurel Sch. Dist., 401 F. Supp. 188 (D. Del. 1975).

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Morris v. Bd. of Educ. of Laurel Sch. Dist., 401 F. Supp. 188 (D. Del. 1975). “” 14 Del.C. § 1411. A reduction in enrollment or educational services will not justify a mid-year termination, however.”

Hull v. Bd. of Educ. of Brandywine Sch. Dist. (Del. Super. Ct. 2022). “28 14 Del. C. §1411. 29 Appellant’s Opening Br.”

Bd. of Sch. Trs. v. O'BRIEN, 190 A.2d 23 (Del. 1963). “14 Del.C. § 1411 provides, inter alia: "Termination at the end of the school year shall be for one or more of the following reasons: immorality; misconduct in office; incompetency; disloyalty; neglect of duty; willful and persistent insubordination; a reduction in the number of…”

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