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S 832 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 53-1-20, RELATING TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES EXEMPT FROM THE PROHIBITION ON SUNDAY PUBLIC SPORTS, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS PERTAINING TO CAMPUS EVENTS AND LAND USE APPROVAL, TO PROVIDE THAT NO COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY MAY PROHIBIT, RESTRICT, CONDITION, DELAY, OR REQUIRE LAND USE APPROVAL FOR EVENTS HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF A STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING BASED ON ZONING ORDINANCES OR LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, AND TO CLARIFY THE APPLICATION OF GENERALLY APPLICABLE SAFETY LAWS. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | Senate
enrolled Sutton
S 863 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO THE STATE'S MISSION AND GOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE FROM INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE PART OF THE STATE TECHNICAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-103-15, RELATING TO FUNDING FOR CERTAIN DEGREES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT APPLIED BACCALAUREATE IN CULINARY ARTS MANAGEMENT DEGREE PROGRAMS ARE ONLY ALLOWED IF STATE FUNDS ARE NOT APPROPRIATED TO FUND THE PROGRAMS. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | Senate
enrolled Grooms
H 3285 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 23-23-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING LAW ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION CREDITS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 44-61-80, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING PROGRAM MUST INCLUDE COURSES IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | House
enrolled Landing
H 3863 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STEM OPPORTUNITY ACT"" BY ADDING ARTICLE 17 TO CHAPTER 1
126 | House
enrolled Davis
H 4756 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA STUDENT PHYSICAL PRIVACY ACT"" BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23
126 | House
enrolled Pope
H 5064 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-53-510, RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPRESENTATION FROM LOCAL INDUSTRY MAY INCLUDE CERTAIN EX OFFICIO MEMBERS. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | House
enrolled Yow
H 5179 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO CREATE THE SCHOOL MAPPING DATA PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING EFFICIENT EMERGENCY RESPONSES IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING BY PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION BY THE DIVISION, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-700 SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CERTAIN REPORTING SYSTEMS FOR ANNUAL EMPLOYEE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DISCLOSURES, AMONG OTHER THINGS. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | House
enrolled Erickson
H 5205 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 4 TO CHAPTER 101, TITLE 59 SO AS TO REQUIRE EACH PUBLIC COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN THIS STATE TO IMPLEMENT A SAFETY TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROGRAMS, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROGRAMS, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN THIS STATE SHALL MAKE OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO ENROLLED STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND DEFINITIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE
126 | House
enrolled McGinnis
H 5520 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ITS INSTITUTION OF "YOU MATTER DAY"" IN MEMORY OF AUSTIN SMITH
126 | House
introduced Sanders
S 454 AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-40-40, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT, SO AS TO CHANGE REFERENCES FROM "SPONSOR"" TO ""AUTHORIZER
126 | Senate
enrolled Hembree
H 5703 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR DR. AKIL E. ROSS SR. OF LEXINGTON-RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT FIVE UPON BEING NAMED 2027 SOUTH CAROLINA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS.
126 | House
introduced Ballentine
H 5705 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JIMMY CROSBY, A DEDICATED EDUCATOR IN RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES AND TO EXPRESS THE DEEPEST APPRECIATION FOR HIS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND TO HIS STUDENTS.
126 | House
introduced Bernstein
S 1181 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR MELINDA POUNDER OF JENNIE MOORE ELEMENTARY IN MOUNT PLEASANT AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING CHOSEN AS AN EXTRA ORDINARY EDUCATOR BY CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.
126 | Senate
introduced Adams
S 1197 A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE CALHOUN ACADEMY BOYS BASEBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO HONOR THEM FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA BOYS BASEBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.
126 | Senate
introduced Ott
H 3197 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-485 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE WORKFORCE READINESS GOAL; BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROVIDE REMEDIATION IN COURSES IN LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS TO HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SEEKING POST-SECONDARY STUDIES BUT LACKING REQUISITE ACADEMIC PREPARATION, TO PROVIDE THIS COURSEWORK MAY BE USED TO MEET HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE RELATED IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND THE STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM; BY ADDING SECTION 59-39-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID BEFORE GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL, TO PROVIDE EXEMPTIONS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE PROVISIONS, AND TO MAKE THESE PROVISIONS APPLICABLE BEGINNING WITH THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-35, RELATING TO EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM EVALUATIONS AND THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATOR PREPARATION REPORT CARD, SO AS TO TRANSFER PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING THESE EVALUATIONS AND PRODUCING THIS REPORT CARD TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND BY ADDING SECTION 41-1-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKFORCE SHALL MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE FREE ONLINE ACCESS TO INFORMATION REGARDING THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF COLLEGE MAJORS, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
126 | House
in_committee Erickson
H 5309 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 64 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE TEACHER MOBILITY COMPACT
126 | House
in_committee Erickson
H 5483 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY ACT OF 2026"" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63
126 | House
in_committee Erickson
H 5695 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PUPILS, FACULTY, AND ADMINISTRATION OF KERSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BEING CHOSEN AS A BEATING THE ODDS INVESTIGATIVE STUDY SCHOOL AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR OVERCOMING ISSUES THAT HINDER THE POSSIBILITY OF AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION IN ORDER TO BECOME HIGH ACHIEVING IN ACADEMICS.
126 | House
introduced C. Mitchell
H 5699 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 40-7-15 SO AS TO PROVIDE LICENSURE TO PRACTICE BARBERING IS VOLUNTARY, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS OF LICENSED AND UNLICENSED BARBERS; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-20, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS CONCERNING BARBERS AND BARBERING, SO AS TO DEFINE THE TERM "REGISTERED BARBER""; BY AMENDING SECTION 40-7-200
126 | House
in_committee Frank
H 5688 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE THE WARDLAW ACADEMY GIRLS VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.
126 | House
introduced Clyburn
H 5689 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE NORTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF THE KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON BEING SELECTED AS A BEATING THE ODDS INVESTIGATIVE STUDY SCHOOL BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
126 | House
introduced C. Mitchell
H 5638 A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO DETERMINATION OF RATES OF TUITION AND FEES, DESIGNATED AS REGULATION DOCUMENT NUMBER 5443 , PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 23, TITLE 1 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS.
126 | House
in_committee House Regulations, Admin. Proc., AI and Cybersecurity
H 5676 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE KAMILLE WHALEY UPON HER GRADUATION FROM CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY AND TO WISH HER MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
126 | House
introduced Cobb-Hunter
H 5682 A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-119-40, RELATING TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SO AS TO TERMINATE THE TERMS OF THE SEVEN LIFE TRUSTEES ON JULY 1, 2027, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF A SEVENTH TRUSTEE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION.
126 | House
in_committee Cromer
S 1182 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR BRANTLEY LOMBR OF SANDHILLS PRIMARY SCHOOL IN SWANSEA AND TO CONGRATULATE HER UPON BEING CHOSEN AS AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATOR BY CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES.
126 | Senate
introduced Ott
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