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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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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5432: Pelion Middle School Archery Team

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE PELION MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY TEAM AND COACHES FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS 3D STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE IN BULLSEYE AND IBO/3D.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors a school archery team and coaches, celebrating student achievement and supporting extracurricular programs in education75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Mar 26, 2026

H 5442: Digital devices in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-245 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF DIGITAL DEVICES BY TEACHERS IN PROVIDING INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONS, AND TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts digital device use for students and teachers in K-5, limiting educational tools and modern learning methods.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts digital device use in elementary schools, limiting technology access and integration in education92% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 11, 2026

H 5351: South Carolina Higher Education Day

This bill is a concurrent resolution that designates April 16, 2026, as "South Carolina Higher Education Day" to recognize the state's colleges and universities. It directly affects the South Carolina General Assembly and the public by creating an official day of recognition for higher education institutions. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of public and private colleges, technical colleges, and universities in preparing students for careers and leadership roles. It does not create any new laws, funding, or operational changes, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the state's higher education system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates a day to recognize higher education institutions, acknowledging their contributions to student preparation and leadership development, showing positive support for education.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 26, 2026

S 1060: Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE 14 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO EDUCATOR SAFETY AND CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO INCLUDE RELEVANT EDUCATOR CLASSROOM AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR REFERRAL, REMOVAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE FOLLOW-UP PROCESSES; TO PROVIDE PROTECTIONS FOR EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND STAFF; TO CREATE DUTIES FOR THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; AND TO REQUIRE LOCAL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO REVISE THEIR STUDENT AND STAFF CODES OF CONDUCT TO CONFORM WITH THIS ARTICLE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF ENACTMENT.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens educator safety and classroom authority, protecting teachers and staff while enhancing school management capabilities.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers

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passed · South Carolina · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 992: Stover MS wrestling champs

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE LESLIE M. STOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM, COACHES, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A REMARKABLE SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill honors a school wrestling team, recognizing student athletic achievement and supporting school spirit programs within the education system.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 3, 2026

H 5294: Speech and Debate Education Day

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SUMTER HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE ASSOCIATION CHAPTER FOR ITS VISION AND SUCCESS AND TO DECLARE FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026, AS "SPEECH AND DEBATE EDUCATION DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill recognizes and honors a school speech and debate association, enhancing student programs and educational opportunities in K-12 schools.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 984: Opioid and Fentanyl Education and Awareness Programs in Colleges and Universities

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-440 SO AS TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO MAKE AVAILABLE OPIOID AND FENTANYL PREVENTION EDUCATION, REQUIRE TRAINING FOR RESIDENCE HALL STAFF ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF NALOXONE, AND AUTHORIZE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates opioid and fentanyl prevention education in higher education institutions, enhancing student health awareness and safety programs.90% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 1061: A JOINT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, RELATING TO PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, DESIGNATED AS

This bill approves new regulations for the Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program in South Carolina, which provides financial aid to eligible students attending state colleges and universities. The key change updates the program rules to reflect the removal of the ACT Science subject test requirement for composite scores, while also clarifying other administrative procedures and definitions. The regulations take effect once the Governor signs them into law.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill removes ACT Science requirement, making scholarship program more accessible to students, thereby expanding educational access and supporting higher education funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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passed · South Carolina · House Mar 25, 2026

H 5411: D.W. Daniel High School Lions Pride Marching Band

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO APPLAUD THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL LIONS PRIDE MARCHING BAND, BAND DIRECTORS, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR A SENSATIONAL SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM ON WINNING THE 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill applauds and recognizes a high school marching band program, supporting extracurricular educational activities and school spirit initiatives.75% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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