Education (K-12 Education)

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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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 14, 2025

H 3205: Student academic progress and results

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-18-322 SO AS TO PROVIDE A STUDENT WHOSE PERFORMANCE ON A STATEWIDE ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT IN EITHER ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS OR MATHEMATICS REQUIRED BY THE EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT INDICATES THAT THE STUDENT IS PERFORMING TWO OR MORE GRADE LEVELS BELOW HIS GRADE LEVEL OF ENROLLMENT DURING THE TESTING MUST BE RETAINED AT THAT GRADE LEVEL UNTIL ADDITIONAL TESTING DEMONSTRATES PERFORMANCE AT HIS GRADE LEVEL OF ENROLLMENT.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates grade retention for students performing two+ grade levels below, restricting academic progression rather than supporting advancement or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Testing & Assessment

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 22, 2026

H 3217: Display of Ten Commandments in public schools

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-315 SO AS TO PROVIDE EACH PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, OR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN THIS STATE SHALL DISPLAY IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE IN EACH CLASSROOM OF THE SCHOOL A POSTER OR FRAMED COPY OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS THAT MEETS CERTAIN SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SUCH POSTERS AND DONATIONS OF SURPLUS POSTERS.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationMandates religious content in classrooms, restricting curriculum neutrality and academic freedom per education topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 4, 2025

S 306: Tuition Tax Credits

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-6-3830 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A TAXPAYER WHOSE CHILD ATTENDS A QUALIFYING PRIVATE SCHOOL, PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, OR HOME SCHOOL FOR GRADES K-12 IS ENTITLED TO A TAX CREDIT.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for private/home school expenses, reducing taxable income for qualifying families, aligning with tax relief support for education costs.95% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProvides tax credits for private/parochial/home schooling, diverting public funds away from K-12 public education systems and reducing direct support for public schools.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Higher Education K-12 Education School Choice

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