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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-19-710 So As To Enhance Local School Governance; By Adding Section 59-19-720 So As To Provide Definitions; By Adding Section 59-19-730 So As To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt And Revise As Necessary A Model Code Of Ethics For Local School Board Members, And Require That A Local School Board Shall Adopt A Local Code Of Ethics At A Regularly Scheduled Meeting And Submit A Copy To The Department Of Education Within Thirty Days Of Adoption; And By Amending Section 59-19-45, Relating To Mandatory Orientation For School District Boards Of Trustees And County Boards Of Education, So As To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt A Model Training Program, Which Must Include A Local Training Program.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve local school governance by establishing ethical standards for school board members. It requires the State Board of Education to create a model code of ethics for local school boards, which local boards must then adopt and submit to the Department of Education. The bill also defines "board member" to include individuals on various school boards, excluding the State Board of Education, and mandates that local codes of ethics must include the state's model code and allow for open discussion of board matters outside of meetings, with exceptions for confidential information. Additionally, the bill updates existing law regarding mandatory orientation for school board members by requiring the State Board of Education to develop a model training program, which must incorporate a local training component, and clarifies the timeline for completing this training.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=70&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/70_20260224.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/70_20260217.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/70_20260211.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0070 2025-01-14 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0070%202025-01-14%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/70_20241211.htm |
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