14 Del. Admin. Code § 551-1.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 551-1.0 - Definitions

In this regulation, the following terms and words shall have the following meaning unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Consent" means the unambiguous, voluntary, and freely given agreement by all participants in each physical act in the course of sexual activity, including respect for personal boundaries. Consent does not include any of the following: (a) the lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the use of force, threat of force, or placing another individual in fear or (b) a current or previous dating, social or sexual relationship.

"Department" means the Delaware Department of Education.

"Evidence-based" means strategies, activities, or approaches, which have been shown through scientific research and evaluation to be effective at preventing or delaying a negative outcome.

"Promising Practices" means programs and strategies that have strong quantitative and qualitative data showing positive outcomes, but does not yet have enough research or replication to support generalizable outcomes.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 551-1.0

23 DE Reg. 756 (3/1/2020) (Final)