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SC S0945

SC S0945
School Board Meetings


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
04/06/2022
Passed
Dead
05/12/2022

Introduced Session

124th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 59-19-85 So As To Promote Public Access To School Board Meetings By Requiring School Boards To Adopt And Implement Policies That Provide Live Electronic Transmission Of Such Meetings, To Extend Applicability Of These Provisions To The Governing Bodies Of Charter Schools And Special Schools, To Provide Flexibility In Certain Circumstances, And To Provide Related Requirements Of The State Board Of Education; And To Provide The Provisions Of This Act Must Be Implemented Before July 1, 2023.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote public access to school board meetings by requiring school boards to adopt policies that provide live electronic transmission of such meetings. It extends these provisions to the governing bodies of charter schools and special schools, and provides flexibility in certain circumstances. The bill also requires the State Board of Education to adopt a model livestream meeting policy and establishes requirements for local school board policies, including penalties for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill addresses instructional materials, prohibited concepts, and parent involvement in schools.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Roll call Yeas-70 Nays-37 (on 05/12/2022)

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