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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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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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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Sep 1, 2026

S 1018: 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 options by adding Classic Learning Test scores, increasing educational access for students seeking higher education funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Testing & Assessment

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 897: Measels Vaccine Required to Attend Public School

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 44-29-180, RELATING TO VACCINATION AND IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS OF SCHOOL PUPILS AND DAY CARE CENTER CHILDREN, SO AS TO REMOVE THE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FOR THE MMR VACCINE FOR CHILDREN ATTENDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-8-110, RELATING TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND DEFINITIONS, SO AS TO DEFINE AN ELIGIBLE STUDENT AS ONE WHO HAS HAD A MMR VACCINE OR A MEDICAL EXEMPTION; BY AMENDING SECTION 59-41-20, RELATING TO CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS, SO AS TO INCLUDE A REQUIREMENT THAT AN ELIGIBLE CHILD HAS A MMR VACCINE OR MEDICAL EXEMPTION; AND BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-600 SO AS TO MANDATE A PERSON MUST HAVE A MMR VACCINE TO ATTEND A PUBLIC INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill enforces MMR vaccination for public school attendance, strengthening health requirements to protect school environment and student safety in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill removes religious exemptions for MMR vaccine in public schools, strengthening vaccination rates and public health programs. Directly supports disease prevention in healthcare policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Student Financial Aid Public Health

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