Bill
Bill > H3488
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-104-20, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Qualifications, By Amending Section 59-113-20, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On South Carolina Tuition Grants Qualifications, And By Amending Section 59-149-90, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On Legislative Incentives For Future Excellence (life) Scholarship Qualifications, All So As To Remove Convictions For Misdemeanor Alcohol-related Or Drug-related Offenses From Those Offenses Which Disqualify Persons From Receiving These Scholarships And Grants.
AI Summary
This bill amends three different sections of South Carolina law related to state scholarships (Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, South Carolina Tuition Grants, and LIFE Scholarship) to modify eligibility requirements for students with alcohol or drug-related offenses. Under the current law, students with felonies or second or subsequent alcohol or drug-related offenses were ineligible for these scholarships. The bill modifies this restriction by allowing students who have been convicted of a second or subsequent alcohol or drug-related misdemeanor to become or remain eligible for these scholarships after a one-year waiting period from the date of conviction, adjudication, or plea. This change essentially provides a pathway for students with certain misdemeanor offenses to regain scholarship eligibility, potentially giving them an opportunity to continue their education despite past legal issues. The modifications are consistent across all three scholarship programs, creating a uniform approach to handling alcohol and drug-related misdemeanor offenses. The bill would take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3488&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3488_20241205.htm |
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