Education

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 30, 2025

H 3871: Palmetto Access to HigherEd (PATH) Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "PALMETTO ACCESS TO HIGHERED (PATH) ACT"; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-149-17 SO AS TO ESTABLISH PATH SCHOLARSHIPS, TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMINOLOGY.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes PATH Scholarships to expand higher education access and funding, directly advancing educational opportunity through financial support for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 10, 2025

H 3201: Computer Science Education Initiative Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION INITIATIVE ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGH THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STATEWIDE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION PLAN AND THE REQUIREMENT THAT EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFERS AT LEAST ONE COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE THAT MEETS CERTAIN CRITERIA, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates computer science courses in public high schools, expanding access to CS education and enhancing curriculum requirements for K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates computer science education expansion in high schools, promoting tech literacy and workforce development through required courses and statewide planning.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 15, 2025

S 30: Mandatory Suicide Training- Jason Flatt Act Updte

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-110, RELATING TO YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION TEACHER TRAINING, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED IN A KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE SCHOOL OR AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates suicide prevention training for K-12 and higher education staff, strengthening educator preparedness in student mental health support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · House May 8, 2025

H 3802: Participation in school activities and programs

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-100, RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY HOME SCHOOL, CHARTER SCHOOL, AND GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL STUDENTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, AND CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE EQUAL TREATMENT FOR SUCH STUDENTS AND STUDENTS ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands educational access by mandating equal participation in school activities for homeschool/charter students, aligning with curriculum and program inclusion indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 147: Free School Meals

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-36-810 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM SHALL PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WITHOUT CHARGE TO ALL STUDENTS AND TO PROVIDE GUIDELINES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-350, RELATING TO LENGTH OF LUNCH PERIOD AND FACTORS, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE THIRTY MINUTE LUNCH PERIODS TO ALL STUDENTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides free meals to all students in participating schools, expanding access and removing financial barriers for school nutrition, directly supporting educational access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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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

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3331: Teaching scholarship

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-104-20, RELATING TO THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A STUDENT WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP AND IS ENROLLED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STUDENT SHALL COMMIT TO TEACH IN A SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR SEVEN YEARS AFTER GRADUATION, AND TO PROVIDE THAT IF A STUDENT DOES NOT TEACH IN A SOUTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR THE FIRST SEVEN YEARS AFTER GRADUATION, THE STUDENT SHALL RETURN A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for supplemental teaching scholarships, increasing government spending on education programs per its amendment to scholarship program funding.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides supplemental scholarship for teaching students with 7-year public school service commitment, incentivizing teacher recruitment and retention in SC public schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3332: Statewide millage

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ANNUALLY BY JOINT RESOLUTION SHALL IMPOSE A STATEWIDE MILLAGE ON ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX IN THIS STATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING REVENUE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL OPERATIONS AND IN THE JOINT RESOLUTION IMPOSING THE TAX SHALL PROVIDE THE PLAN OF DISTRIBUTING THE REVENUE FOR THE APPLICABLE FISCAL YEAR TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS SO AS TO EXEMPT ONE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO PROPERTY TAX IN THIS STATE FROM PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE IMPOSED BY A SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL OPERATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes statewide property tax millage to fund public schools, directly increasing state revenue allocation for education through taxation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill imposes property tax to raise revenue specifically for public school operations, directly increasing education funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 22, 2026

H 4306: Public school grading

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM REQUIRING TEACHERS TO ASSIGN A MINIMUM GRADE OR SCORE THAT EXCEEDS THE STUDENT'S ACTUAL PERFORMANCE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits forcing teachers to assign grades below student performance, protecting fair assessment practices in K-12 education.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3167: Handicapped student information for school bus safety

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-67-520, RELATING TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS ON PUBLIC SCHOOL BUSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS WHO PROVIDE SUCH TRANSPORTATION HAVE A LEGITIMATE EDUCATIONAL INTEREST IN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE BEHAVIOR OR HEALTH OF THE HANDICAPPED STUDENTS THAT COULD HAVE A HEALTH OR SAFETY IMPACT, AND MUST BE GIVEN SUMMARIES OF SUCH INFORMATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates school districts to provide safety-critical health/behavior summaries to bus drivers for handicapped students, directly enhancing transportation safety and access to education for disabled students.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAmends school bus safety rules to require health/behavior info for drivers, enhancing transportation safety for disabled students under vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Transportation Public Transit

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