Education

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4588: Residency Requirements

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-33, RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides enrollment flexibility for military families, enhancing access to K-12 education by removing residency barriers for school enrollment.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 22, 2026

H 5008: South Carolina Fostering Futures Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTERING FUTURES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO WAIVE TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND LIMITS; AND TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires public colleges to waive tuition/fees for foster youth, enhancing educational access and financial support for vulnerable students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 824: South Carolina Fostering Futures Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTERING FUTURES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO WAIVE TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND LIMITS; AND TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationWaives tuition/fees for foster youth in higher education, directly increasing access and financial support for a vulnerable student group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4984: South Carolina Dual Enrollment Opportunity Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT" BY ADDING CHAPTER 60 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT, TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS, AND TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POLICY, AMONG OTHER THINGS; AND TO REPEAL SECTION 59-59-210 RELATING TO ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates statewide dual enrollment policy, expanding college access for high school students by establishing standardized requirements and replacing outdated agreements.95% confidence

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 740: Recess

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-10-10, RELATING TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE MUST BE PROVIDED A MINIMUM OF SIXTY MINUTES OF OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EACH DAY.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates daily outdoor physical activity for K-8 students, enhancing student health programs within school curriculum requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4782: Nursing Scholarships and Loans

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "GRADUATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP AND FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 8 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59 SO AS TO ADDRESS PRIMARY CARE SHORTAGES IN UNDERSERVED AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO GRADUATE-LEVEL NURSING EDUCATION THROUGH FORGIVABLE LOANS, TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates forgivable loans for graduate nursing education, expanding access to higher education funding and addressing workforce shortages through educational support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses nursing shortages via forgivable loans for education, directly improving healthcare workforce access in underserved areas95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce Primary Care

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4582: Artificial Intelligence Electives

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-59-260 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY PROVIDE AGE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS ON HOW TO ACCESS, UTILIZE, AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE VARIOUS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables school districts to add AI tool instruction to curriculum, expanding educational offerings and promoting critical evaluation skills in K-12 education.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates school districts to provide AI tool education, advancing digital literacy and critical tech engagement without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4735: Truancy Root Cause Intervention Study Committee

A JOINT RESOLUTION TO CREATE THE "TRUANCY ROOT CAUSE INTERVENTION STUDY COMMITTEE" TO REVIEW AND RECOMMEND MODIFICATIONS TO CURRENT TRUANCY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THE IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF HOME ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND RELATED CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INDIVIDUAL INSTANCES OF TRUANCY, AND TO REQUIRE THE COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY BEFORE JULY 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates committee to study truancy root causes and improve intervention programs, directly addressing student attendance barriers in K-12 education.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Testing & Assessment

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4741: Tuition Gap Scholarship Program

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-385 SO AS TO CREATE THE TUITION GAP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING THAT ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVING LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS, HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, OR PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE THEIR REMAINING TUITION COSTS FULLY COVERED DURING ANY SEMESTER IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE SUCH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by covering remaining tuition costs for scholarship recipients, ensuring full financial coverage for eligible students pursuing higher education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4785: School Safety and Hazard Buffer Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SCHOOL SAFETY AND HAZARD BUFFERS ACT"; BY ADDING ARTICLE 5 TO CHAPTER 23, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM SCHOOL SAFETY SETBACKS FROM INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FACILITIES, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROHIBIT THE CONSTRUCTION OR OPERATION OF FACILITIES HANDLING DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES WITHIN CERTAIN DISTANCES OF ANY PUBLIC SCHOOL, TO REQUIRE PUBLIC NOTICE AND TRANSPARENCY, TO PROVIDE FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, AND TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO PROMULGATE REGULATIONS.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes safety buffers around schools to prevent hazardous facility proximity, directly protecting school environments and student safety per its safety-focused mandate.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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