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SC H5183

SC H5183
South Carolina Transparency and Integrity in Education Act


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Introduced
03/30/2022
In Committee
04/27/2022
Crossed Over
04/26/2022
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, To Enact The "south Carolina Transparency And Integrity In Education Act" By Adding Article 5 To Chapter 29, Title 59 So As To Express Related Intentions Of The General Assembly, To Provide Necessary Definitions, To Provide Certain Concepts Are Prohibited From Being Included In Public School Instruction And Professional Development, To Provide Means For Addressing Violations, And To Provide Procedures For Public Review Of Public School Curriculum And Instructional Materials; And To Amend Section 59-28-180, Relating To Parental Expectations In The Parental Involvement In Their Children's Education Act, So As To Provide Parents Are Expected To Be The Primary Source Of The Education Of Their Children Regarding Morals, Ethics, And Civic Responsibility, And To Provide A Parental Pledge Of Expectations Must Be Provided To Parents As Part Of The Registration And Enrollment Process.

AI Summary

This bill, the "South Carolina Transparency and Integrity in Education Act," aims to ensure a positive learning environment and high-quality education for students in the state. It prohibits the inclusion or promotion of certain concepts related to race, sex, ethnicity, and other protected characteristics in public school instruction and professional development. The bill also establishes a complaint process for addressing violations, requires public review of school curriculum and materials, and amends the Parental Involvement in Their Children's Education Act to designate parents as the primary source for their children's education on morals, ethics, and civic responsibility.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Education and Public Works (House)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education (on 04/27/2022)

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