Education

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 281: Veteran's Day studies

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-29-120(B), RELATING TO TOPICS OF STUDY ON VETERANS DAY AND ATTENDANCE AT VETERANS DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THIS STATE TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE HOUR OF INSTRUCTION ON NOVEMBER ELEVENTH ON THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF VETERANS DAY.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 curriculum requirement for Veterans Day history, enhancing educational content per bill's instruction hour requirement on curriculum topic.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires public schools to teach Veterans Day history, recognizing veteran service through mandatory education, aligning with 'recognizes veteran service' indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3468: Lottery scholarships

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIP INCREASE AND INFLATION ADJUSTMENT ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-420 SO AS TO INCREASE CERTAIN LOTTERY SCHOLARSHIPS BY TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE INCREASES.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill increases lottery scholarships by 25% and adds inflation adjustments, directly boosting funding for student access to higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · South Carolina · House Feb 6, 2025

H 3912: Social studies standards and assessments

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-18-350, RELATING TO THE CYCLICAL REVIEW OF STATE STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED IN THE EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE REVIEW AND REVISION PROCESS FOR STATE SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS TO ENSURE THE STANDARDS TAKE A TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO HISTORY, TO SPECIFY QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTIES RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND REVISING THE STANDARDS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates 'traditional approach to history' in social studies standards, restricting current curriculum flexibility per bill's explicit requirements for review process.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2025

S 86: Veteran Teacher Certificate Renewal

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-42 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO HOLDS A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR TWENTY OR MORE YEARS AND WHO TEACHES IN THIS STATE FOR TWENTY OR MORE YEARS MAY RENEW ANNUALLY THE CERTIFICATE BY PARTICIPATING IN REQUIRED DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT HAVING TO SATISFY ANY ADDITIONAL RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THESE PROVISIONS APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL PLAN DEVELOPED BY THE OFFICE OF TEACHER CERTIFICATION OR ANOTHER PROVISION OF LAW.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEases certification renewal for veteran teachers, reducing turnover and supporting educator retention without additional requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3203: State-funded scholarships extend to accelerated programs

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-104-27 SO AS TO ESTABLISH DURATIONS FOR PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TO MAKE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ACCELERATED UNDERGRADUATE-TO-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-149-60, RELATING TO THE DURATION OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, SO AS TO MAKE LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR ACCELERATED UNDERGRADUATE-TO-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExtends state scholarships to accelerated degree programs, increasing access to higher education funding and expanding educational opportunities for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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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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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3217: Display of Ten Commandments in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN THIS STATE SHALL DISPLAY IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN EACH CLASSROOM OF THE SCHOOL A POSTER OR FRAMED COPY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THAT MEETS CERTAIN SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH POSTERS AND DONATIONS OF SURPLUS POSTERS.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates religious content in classrooms, restricting curriculum neutrality and academic freedom per education topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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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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