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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-63-25 SO AS TO PROVIDE AN OPEN ENROLLMENT OPTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; BY AMENDING SECTIONs 59-63-30 AND 59-63-32, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT AND PENALTIES FOR PROVIDING FALSE INFORMATION, and SECTION 59-63-480, RELATING TO ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOLS IN ADJACENT COUNTIES, all SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 59-63-500 RELATING TO TRANSFER WITHOUT CONSENT OF SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an open enrollment option in public schools in South Carolina, starting in the 2023-2024 school year. Each local school district must develop and adopt an open enrollment policy based on a template provided by the Department of Education, which must include details on the application process, priorities for acceptance, and policies around fees and transportation. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws related to public school enrollment and attendance, including repealing a section on transfer without consent of the school district of residence.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (13)
Shannon Erickson (R)*,
Nathan Ballentine (R),
Bruce Bannister (R),
Jeff Bradley (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Jason Elliott (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Bill Herbkersman (R),
Weston Newton (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Robert Williams (D),
Mark Willis (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Last Action
Scrivener's error corrected (on 03/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3843&session=125&summary=B | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3843_20230301.htm | 05/08/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3843_20230331.htm | 03/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3843_20230329.htm | 03/30/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - H3843 2023-02-28 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3843%202023-02-28%20amended.pdf | 03/09/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - H3843 2023-01-31 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/fiscalimpactstatements/H3843%202023-01-31%20introduced.pdf | 02/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3843_20230131.htm | 01/31/2023 |
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