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SC H3304

SC H3304
Transparency and Integrity in Education Act


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Introduced
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by enacting 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 PROHIBIT CERTAIN CONCEPTS 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 by amending 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 "Transparency and Integrity in Education Act," seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws to express the intentions of the General Assembly regarding public education. The key provisions include: prohibiting certain concepts from being included in public school instruction and professional development, providing a process for addressing violations, and requiring public review of curriculum and instructional materials. The bill also amends the Parental Involvement in Their Children's Education Act to state that parents are expected to be the primary source of education regarding morals, ethics, and civic responsibility, and requires schools to provide a "Pledge of Parental Expectations" as part of the registration and enrollment process.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/10/2023)

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