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passed both · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5481: District Teachers of the Year

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SOUTH CAROLINA'S 2025-2026 DISTRICT TEACHERS OF THE YEAR UPON BEING SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR RESPECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR THEIR DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH THEM CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly honors and appreciates teachers, directly supporting educators and their dedication.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House May 13, 2026

H 5483: Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act of 2026

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.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly aims to protect educators and strengthen classroom authority, directly supporting the education topic.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

H 5593: Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE PEE DEE MATH, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY OF BISHOPVILLE ON ITS RECENT CERTIFICATION AS A WORKFORCE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE AND TO COMMEND THE SCHOOL AT THIS CELEBRATION OF THE WORK, THE PROGRESS, AND THE PROMISE OF ITS STUDENTS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends a school for excellence and certification, highlighting student progress and promising educational outcomes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill celebrates a school's certification as a workforce center of excellence in Math, Science, and Technology, indicating strong support for technology education and development.90% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · House Apr 1, 2026

H 5479: West Ashley HS NJROTC

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE WEST ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL NAVY JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS CADETS FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors NJROTC cadets, enhancing student programs and extracurricular opportunities within the school system.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors NJROTC cadets, fostering future military service and community engagement related to veterans.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education National Guard & Reserve

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passed both · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5517: Children's Book Challenge, Stella Grace Burroughs

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR STELLA GRACE BURROUGHS, A STUDENT AT THE FAIRFIELD MAGNET SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE, AND TO CONGRATULATE HER FOR BEING THE STATE WINNER OF THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S BOOK CHALLENGE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a student's academic achievement in a book challenge, recognizing educational success and student programs.70% confidence

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 1034: Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA BAR'S 2026 STATE HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and congratulates a high school mock trial team, supporting student academic programs and educational excellence.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 1010: Alpha Delta Kappa

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally recognizes and honors the South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa organization for its contributions to education across the state. The resolution acknowledges the group's work supporting educators, providing scholarships, and assisting communities affected by natural disasters. It also highlights the organization's broader philanthropic efforts, including support for national charities and international development projects. The Senate will present a copy of this resolution to the organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors organization supporting educators, scholarships, and educational communities, indicating positive stance toward education85% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House May 13, 2026

H 5309: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

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," TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HEREBY ENTERS THE COMPACT WITH ANY AND ALL STATES LEGALLY JOINING THEREIN ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE COMPACT, AND TO ADOPT THE TERMS OF THE COMPACT IN ITS SUBSTANTIAL FORM.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill facilitates teacher mobility across states, improving access to qualified educators and strengthening the teaching workforce.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 1021: CERRA

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR THE CENTER FOR EDUCATOR RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND ADVANCEMENT (CERRA) UPON ITS FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY, TO CONGRATULATE THE CENTER FOR ITS DECADES OF DEDICATION TO ADVANCING EDUCATION THROUGH RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS, AND TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 24, 2026, AS "CERRA RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION DAY."

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors an organization dedicated to educator recruitment and retention, recognizing efforts to advance education through teacher support initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5338: River Bluff High School principal retiring at end of school year

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACOB SMITH, PRINCIPAL OF RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL, FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE AS AN EDUCATOR IN THE PALMETTO STATE AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a principal for 20+ years of dedicated service, recognizing educator contributions to the education system75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Teachers

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