A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-110, RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE, SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO READING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, SO AS TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED READING INSTRUCTION AND FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-120, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO INCLUDE NEW DEFINITIONS AND AMEND CURRENT DEFINITIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-130, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT, SO AS TO ENSURE IMPLEMENTATION OF READ TO SUCCEED IS BASED IN THE SCIENCE OF READING, STRUCTURED LITERACY, AND FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-140, RELATING TO READING PROFICIENCY PLANS, SO AS TO AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR READING PLANS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-150, RELATING TO READINESS ASSESSMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THE ADMINISTRATION OF A BOARD APPROVED READINESS ASSESSMENT TO 4K AND 5K WITHIN THE FIRST THIRTY DAYS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR; BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-155 SO AS TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSAL READING SCREENERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-160, RELATING TO RETENTION FOR THIRD GRADE STUDENTS AND SUMMER READING CAMP REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO CLARIFY GOOD CAUSE EXEMPTIONS AND ENSURE DISTRICTS INCLUDE GRADES K-2 IN SUMMER READING CAMPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-170, RELATING TO COMPETENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO REQUIRE THEY BE BASED IN FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-180, RELATING TO PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, SO AS TO AMEND ENDORSEMENT REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-200, RELATING TO PROMOTION OF READING HABITS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SO AS TO REMOVE SPECIFIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-155-210, RELATING TO STANDARDS, PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES, SO AS TO ENSURE THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES GUIDANCE TO DISTRICTS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS CHAPTER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-18-310, RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT OR ADOPTION OF THE STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, SO AS TO REQUIRE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS BE ADMINISTERED THREE TIMES A SCHOOL YEAR.
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A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE MARLON E. KIMPSON FOR HIS YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA SENATE AND TO WISH HIM ALL THE BEST IN THE YEARS TO COME.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JULY 30, 2023 AS "SENATOR CLEMENTA PINCKNEY DAY OF SERVICE" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE CLAY KILLIAN UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS AIKEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, TO COMMEND HIM FOR HIS FORTY YEARS OF DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE, AND TO WISH HIM MUCH HAPPINESS AND FULFILLMENT IN THE YEARS AHEAD.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING ARTICLE 18 OF CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO PHARMACY AUDIT RIGHTS, SO AS TO EXPAND THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF PHARMACIES DURING AUDITS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 21 OF CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38, RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGERS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ADDING ARTICLE 23 TO CHAPTER 71, TITLE 38 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS AND OUTLINE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF PHARMACY SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATIONS; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 38-71-147 RELATING TO FREEDOM OF SELECTION AND PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES OR HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION PLANS. - RATIFIED TITLE
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE H.G. REYNOLDS COMPANY UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 24-3-580, RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF THE IDENTITIES OF EXECUTION TEAM MEMBERS AND THE PENALTIES FOR THE UNLAWFUL DISCLOSURE, SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE IDENTITY OF PERSONS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OR ADMINISTRATION OF AN EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS CONFIDENTIAL, TO PROVIDE A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A PERSON WHO VIOLATES CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES, TO PROVIDE THE PURCHASE OR ACQUISITION OF DRUGS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF A DEATH SENTENCE IS EXEMPT FROM THE STATE PROCUREMENT CODE, TO PROVIDE THE OUT-OF-STATE ACQUISITION OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IS EXEMPT FROM ALL STATE LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OR ANY OTHER AGENCY, AS WELL AS REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, TO PROVIDE PHARMACIES OR PHARMACISTS THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE SUPPLYING, MANUFACTURING, OR COMPOUNDING OF DRUGS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY ARE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN LICENSING PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION, THE BOARD OF PHARMACY, OR ANY OTHER STATE AGENCY UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE, UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, NO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY SHALL DISCLOSE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF EXECUTION TEAMS OR THE DETAILS REGARDING THE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN DRUGS USED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEATH PENALTY, TO PROVIDE THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL AND STATE TREASURER SHALL WORK WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO ENSURE CERTAIN FINANCIAL RECORDS RELATING TO AN EXECUTION ARE KEPT IN A DE-IDENTIFIED CONDITION, TO PROVIDE THE INTENT OF THIS SECTION IS TO ENSURE THE ABSOLUTE CONFIDENTIALITY OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF PERSONS OR ENTITIES INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING OR EXECUTION OF A DEATH SENTENCE, TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS REGARDING THE IMPORTATION OF EXECUTION DRUGS, AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUST NOT OFFER NOR PROVIDE DRUGS, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, OR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO EXECUTE A DEATH SENTENCE. - RATIFIED TITLE
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR HEATHER LEVINE AND CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING CHOSEN AS AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR BY CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR RAHEEM ROBINSON AND CONGRATULATE HIM UPON BEING CHOSEN AS AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR BY CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONING OF A PORTRAIT OF ROBERT SMALLS TO BE PLACED IN THE SENATE CHAMBER.