Bill
Bill > S0389
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Passed
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/05/2025
06/05/2025
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Approve Regulations Of The State Commission On Higher Education, Relating To Life Scholarship And Scholarship Enhancement, Designated As Regulation Document Number 5321, Pursuant To The Provisions Of Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws. - Ratified Title
AI Summary
This joint resolution approves regulations from the State Commission on Higher Education related to the LIFE Scholarship and Scholarship Enhancement program, which are designated as Regulation Document Number 5321. The resolution updates Chapter 62 regulations (specifically R.62-1200.1 through 62-1200.75) to reflect recent legislative changes, primarily stemming from Act 156 of 2024. The key modifications include allowing LIFE Scholarship Enhancements for students in approved STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and Education degree programs, updating definitions, and making minor language adjustments to improve regulatory consistency. The regulations, which have undergone legislative review and were initially drafted with a Notice of Drafting published on May 24, 2024, will take effect upon approval by the Governor. This joint resolution serves to formally approve these regulatory changes to the LIFE Scholarship program, which provides financial assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education in South Carolina.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Senate)
Last Action
Act No. 94 (on 06/05/2025)
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