Education

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 2, 2026

H 5073: Public school grading

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL GRADING SYSTEMS, TO CONDITION ELIGIBILITY FOR CREDIT RECOVERY AND CONTENT RECOVERY ON COMPLETION OF REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS, TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM GRADING POLICY, AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDED REVISIONS, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes academic standards for grading, requiring assignment completion and limiting assessments to ensure rigorous evaluation, advancing educational quality and accountability.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 2, 2026

H 3195: Unstructured and self-directed recess in public schools

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SO AS TO EXPAND SUCH REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE STUDENTS IN FOUR-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND RECESS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-30, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS, SO AS TO INCLUDE NONCERTIFIED STAFF AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-80, RELATING TO REQUIRED SUBJECTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSEWORK, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE ATTEMPTING HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS; AND TO REDESIGNATE ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 10, TITLE 59 AS "PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY." - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates minimum recess periods for K-8, strengthening physical activity requirements in school curriculum standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · South Carolina · House May 26, 2026

H 3453: Veterans' Children Tuition Assistance

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-111-20, RELATING TO FREE TUITION FOR CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VETERANS' CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR FREE TUITION IF THEY MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands higher education access by providing free tuition to veterans' children meeting residency criteria, directly advancing educational opportunity.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veterans' children's tuition benefits by changing residency requirement to 'since birth,' increasing access to free education for more veterans' families.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

H 5201: Safe Schools Act of 2026

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MULTIJURISDICTIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY TASK FORCE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED SCHOOL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS AND REQUIRED LIVE DRILLS, AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY SLED, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates safety protocols, emergency plans, and drills to protect students, strengthening school environment for education access and safety.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 23, 2026

H 5546: Flint Hill Elementary School make-up day waiver

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT THE YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT SCHOOL DAYS MISSED BY FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ON MARCH 5 AND 6, 2026, DUE TO A CHEMICAL LEAK ON PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE SCHOOL BE MADE UP, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill waives make-up days due to a chemical leak, protecting student health and ensuring safe learning conditions.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · South Carolina · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3831: Smart Heart Act

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SMART HEART ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-17-165 SO AS TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CARDIAC EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-17-155, RELATING TO THE AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR PROGRAM IN HIGH SCHOOLS, SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL ENSURE THE PRESENCE OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR ONSITE AND WITHIN CERTAIN PROXIMITY OF SCHOOL ATHLETIC VENUES, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED TESTING, MAINTENANCE, AND PERSONNEL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates cardiac emergency response plans and AED presence in public schools, enhancing school safety infrastructure per education topic description.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 3258: Mobile panic alert systems in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-66-35 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEMS IN EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL IN THE STATE, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SYSTEMS, AND TO PROVIDE PROCUREMENT AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires mobile panic alert systems in public schools, enhancing safety infrastructure per education support indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

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signed · South Carolina · House Mar 5, 2026

H 4257: Excused student absences

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-462 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, RELATING TO EXCUSED SCHOOL ABSENCES FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ACTIVITY IS SANCTIONED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OR ANY OTHER GOVERNING ENTITY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS BE IN ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING TO QUALIFY FOR SUCH EXCUSED ABSENCES. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to excuse absences for approved activities, enabling student participation in school programs without penalty.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2025

H 4187: Lexington County School District Property Tax Relief Act extension

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE ONE PERCENT SALES TAX IMPOSED BY ACT 378 OF 2004, AS AMENDED, THE LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT, FOR AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN YEARS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends sales tax funding for school district property tax relief, maintaining fiscal support for education through continued revenue mechanism.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends a sales tax providing property tax relief for Lexington County School District, maintaining dedicated revenue for school funding. This sustains educational financing without increasing local property taxes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education

signed · South Carolina · Senate Jun 5, 2025

S 389: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO LIFE SCHOLARSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIP ENHANCEMENT, DESIGNATED AS

This bill (S 389) is a procedural joint resolution formally approving the State Commission on Higher Education’s Regulation Document 5321, which governs the LIFE Scholarship and Scholarship Enhancement programs. It directly affects South Carolina students receiving these state-funded scholarships by confirming the Commission’s established rules for eligibility, administration, and awarding. The resolution does not create new policies but authorizes the Commission’s existing regulations to take effect under state law. It was signed by the governor on April 28, 2025, and became effective the same day.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationApproves existing scholarship regulations, maintaining state funding for higher education access without changes to current support structure.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Education