Education

in committee · South Carolina · House May 7, 2026

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

This bill approves new regulations for the South Carolina State Commission on Higher Education regarding how tuition and fee rates are determined. The primary change involves updating residency rules to align with recent state laws, specifically requiring individuals to obtain a South Carolina driver's license within 45 days of moving to the state. Additionally, the regulations reduce the number of documents needed to prove residency and aim to simplify the overall process for students and colleges. Once signed by the Governor, these changes will take effect and standardize how institutions classify student residency for billing purposes.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill simplifies residency rules to expand access to higher education and reduce administrative barriers for students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5466: River Bluff High School chess team State Champions

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL CHESS TEAM AND SPONSORS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOLASTIC CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a student chess team, recognizing and celebrating academic and extracurricular achievement within the school system.70% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5553: Chapin Dance Team State/National Championship

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE CHAPIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY DANCE TEAM, COACHES, AND PROGRAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE 2025-2026 COMPETITIVE SEASON AND FOR THEIR CONTINUED LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a dance team program, recognizing extracurricular excellence which supports student engagement and school spirit.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 21, 2026

H 5550: South Pointe HS cross country champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE SOUTH POINTE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM FOR A SUPERB SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THE TEAM MEMBERS AND THEIR COACHES ON WINNING THE 2025 CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a high school cross country team for winning a state championship, celebrating student athletic achievement and school success.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

H 5504: Foreign Influence Operations Out of American Education Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "FOREIGN INFLUENCE OPERATIONS OUT OF AMERICAN EDUCATION ACT" BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-425 SO AS TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FROM SOLICITING OR ACCEPTING CERTAIN GIFTS OR TRAVEL FROM FOREIGN ADVERSARY NATIONS, FOREIGN PRINCIPALS, OR FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, TO RESTRICT FOREIGN INFLUENCE ON HIRING, CURRICULUM, AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURE OF GIFTS AND CONTRACTS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND FOREIGN PRINCIPALS TO THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts educational access by prohibiting institutions from accepting foreign gifts and travel, limiting academic freedom and international engagement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 31, 2026

H 5455: Dorchester Academy Girls Basketball Champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE DORCHESTER ACADEMY GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a school team and officials for athletic success, indirectly supporting school spirit and extracurricular programs.75% confidence

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passed both · South Carolina · House May 15, 2026

H 5520: "You Matter Day" at Palmetto Middle School

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO COMMEND PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ITS INSTITUTION OF "YOU MATTER DAY" IN MEMORY OF AUSTIN SMITH, A FORMER SEVENTH GRADE STUDENT AT PALMETTO MIDDLE, IN ORDER TO RAISE SUICIDE AWARENESS AMONG STUDENTS AND ASSURE THEM THAT THEIR LIVES MATTER IN THIS WORLD.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a suicide awareness day to support student mental health and well-being within the school environment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

H 5601: Christie Palladino 2027 SC Teacher of the Year

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DR. CHRISTIE PALLADINO, A TEACHER AT AIKEN COUNTY'S CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER WHERE SHE LEADS THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING NAMED THE 2027 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a teacher for excellence, reinforcing support for educators and educational quality.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5510: North Central HS weight lifting champs

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH AND WEIGHTLIFTING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A STELLAR SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CLASS AA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a school team and coaches, recognizing student athletic achievements and supporting school spirit.80% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5482: Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands scholarship eligibility by adding new standardized tests, thereby increasing access to higher education funding for more students.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

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