Delaware lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would significantly restructure the governing board of the Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research.
Senate Bill 191 introduces sweeping changes to how the institute’s board of directors operates, including modifications to both voting and non-voting member positions. The proposed law would establish new term limits for board positions and revise the process for choosing the board’s Chair and Vice Chair.
Under the new requirements, every board member would be mandated to undergo diversity training as part of their service. The legislation also specifies that university consultants brought in to help with official board matters would not have voting privileges.
The bill represents the latest effort to modernize the institute’s governance structure, with lawmakers making additional minor adjustments to the board’s stated mission and responsibilities. The Delaware Institute for Dental Education and Research plays a key role in advancing dental education and research initiatives throughout the state.
The measure updates existing language in Title 16 of the Delaware Code that originally established the board’s framework and operational guidelines.
