Bill > H3952

This bill amends Act 571 of 1965 to change the budget approval process for Florence-Darlington Technical College in Darlington County, South Carolina. Specifically, the bill shifts the responsibility for budget review and approval from the county board of education to the Darlington County Council. Under the revised law, the Florence-Darlington Technical Education Commission will be required to file an itemized budget with the Darlington County Council prior to requesting funds. The county council will then examine the budget, make any necessary adjustments, and provide approval. This approval will authorize the county auditor to levy the required tax on taxable property in Darlington County to fund the technical college's operating expenses. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval and will first apply to the fiscal year beginning in 2025-2026, effectively transferring budgetary oversight from the school board to the county council.

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3952&session=126&summary=B