Bill > S0083

This bill adds a new section to South Carolina law that authorizes the president or chancellor of a public higher education institution to close all or part of their institution during hazardous weather or emergency conditions to protect the health and safety of employees and students. The bill specifically allows these leaders to make closure decisions at their discretion, and provides an additional provision that the Governor may authorize up to five days of paid leave for employees affected by closures during a state of emergency. The term "institution of higher learning" is defined by reference to an existing statute (Section 59-103-5), which would typically include public colleges and universities in the state. The new law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, giving public higher education leaders more explicit authority to respond to potentially dangerous situations by closing their campuses when necessary to protect their campus communities.

Education

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