HC 8009

revise provisions related to Division of Criminal Investigation cooperation with Indian tribes.

add coaches to the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect.

make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.

limit the types of residential improvements for which counties, municipalities, and townships may require a permit.

require education in prenatal human growth and development.

revise a provision related to theft by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.

establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.

Changing certain school calendar requirements from days or months to hours

Education; enact policies and procedures for use of personal electronic devices at school and school sponsored events by students in grades nine through twelve; require local school systems

Regards academic intervention, math improvement and intervention

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 ADD THE CLASSIC LEARNING TEST AS AN APPROVED ASSESSMENT FOR RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-149-50, RELATING TO THE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO AMEND THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-26-20, RELATING TO THE DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF "TALENTED AND QUALIFIED RESIDENT"" TO INCLUDE ACT AND CLT SCORES."

Education: curriculum; computer science course requirements; modify

Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Dependents of State or Local Public Safety Employees (Maryland Fallen Heroes Tuition Benefits Act)