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S 565 South Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-120, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND VETERAN'S DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUCH ACTIVITIES.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates schools to excuse absences for Veteran's Day activities, supporting student access to educational civic events in K-12 schools.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires schools to excuse students for Veteran's Day activities, directly recognizing veteran service through educational institutions.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025 Last action Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Apr 15, 2025
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Billy Garrett
RRepublican
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Brian Adams
RRepublican
SC
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Carlisle Kennedy
RRepublican
SC
23
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Ed Sutton
DDemocratic
SC
20
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Everett Stubbs
RRepublican
SC
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Greg Hembree
RRepublican
SC
28
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Jeff Zell
RRepublican
SC
36
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Josh Kimbrell
RRepublican
SC
11
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Matt Leber
RRepublican
SC
41
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Mike Reichenbach
RRepublican
SC
31
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Rex Rice
RRepublican
SC
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Roger Nutt
RRepublican
SC
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