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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 Adding Section 59-63-215 So As To Provide Schools And School Districts Shall Provide Written Notice Of Certain Disciplinary Matters In The Language Spoken By The Parent Or Guardian; By Amending Section 59-63-32, Relating To Requirements For Enrolling Children In Public Schools, So As To Provide Districts Shall Require Adults Seeking To Enroll Children To State Their Written Preference For Receiving Communications Concerning Disciplinary And Other Matters From The District; And By Amending Section 59-63-217, Relating To Barring Enrollment Of Students On Certain Grounds, So As To Provide Mandatory Notice Of Such Actions Must Be Provided In Writing To Parents Or Guardians.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina education laws to improve communication between schools and parents or guardians regarding student disciplinary matters. Specifically, the bill requires school districts to provide written disciplinary notices in the language preferred by the parent or guardian, which must be specified during the student enrollment process. The bill mandates that districts obtain and record parents' language preferences for communications about disciplinary actions such as suspensions, expulsion proceedings, and student enrollment restrictions. Parents will have the ability to update their preferred language for communications by providing written notice to the school district. The new provisions cover several types of disciplinary communications, including notices of student suspension, expulsion proceedings, and barring a student from enrollment. These changes aim to ensure that parents or guardians can fully understand important disciplinary information about their children, regardless of their primary language. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, potentially improving accessibility and transparency in school disciplinary communications for families with diverse language backgrounds.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3574&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/3574_20241212.htm |
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