Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act of 2026
Summary
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, TITLE 59, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, TO ESTABLISH THE AUTHORITY OF EDUCATORS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT AND STUDENT DISCIPLINE, TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT REFERRAL, REMOVAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE, TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN ACTIONS BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION BY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
May 13, 2026
Committee
Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Apr 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
lower
Apr 1, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and read first time
lower
9 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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