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Introduced
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
In Committee
04/25/2023
04/25/2023
Crossed Over
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 AMENDING SECTION 59-24-60, RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS REPORT CERTAIN STUDENT CRIMINAL MISCONDUCT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATORS IMMEDIATELY SHALL REFER MINOR INCIDENTS OF STUDENT FIGHTING TO A PANEL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER FOR REFERRAL TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, TO PROVIDE THE PANEL SHALL CONDUCT THE REVIEW AND MAKE THE REFErRAL DETERMINATION WITHIN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS, TO PROVIDE STUDENTS INVOLVED IN SUCH INCIDENTS MAY NOT BE CHARGED OR DETAINED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR any crime related to THE INCIDENT UNTIL THE PANEL MAKES ITS DETERMINATION, AND TO DEFINE A NECESSARY TERM.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law to require public school administrators to immediately refer minor incidents of student fighting to a panel of school board members, who must review and determine within 48 hours whether to refer the incident to local law enforcement. During this review period, law enforcement cannot detain the students or charge them with any crime related to the incident. The bill also defines "minor incident of student fighting" as fighting among students that does not seriously injure another person.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 04/25/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4363&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/4363_20230425.htm |
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