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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Passed
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend Section 59-1-462 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws, Relating To Excused School Absences For Career And Technical Student Organization Experiences, So As To Provide That Students Participating In Any Interscholastic Activity Authorized By The School District Are Eligible For Excused Absences, Regardless Of Whether The Activity Is Sanctioned By The South Carolina High School League Or Any Other Governing Entity, And To Require That Students Be In Academic Good Standing To Qualify For Such Excused Absences. - Ratified Title
AI Summary
This bill amends existing South Carolina law to allow school administrators to approve student absences for up to ten school days per year for participation in interscholastic activities authorized by the school or school district, even if those activities are not officially sanctioned by the South Carolina High School League or another governing body. This also extends to participation in Career and Technical Student Organization experiences, such as those organized by Future Farmers of America (FFA) or 4-H programs, provided the student is in good academic standing and the experience is directed by a certified teacher for assessment. The bill clarifies that students and their parents or guardians are responsible for completing any missed schoolwork.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Jeff Johnson (R)*,
Case Brittain (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Heather Crawford (R),
Craig Gagnon (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Val Guest (R),
Jackie Hayes (D),
Davey Hiott (R),
Jay Jordan (R),
Phillip Lowe (R),
Ryan McCabe (R),
Cody Mitchell (R),
Brandon Newton (R),
Fawn Pedalino (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Carla Schuessler (R),
Richie Yow (R),
Last Action
Signed By Governor (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4257&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4257_20260211.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4257_20250430A.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4257_20250430.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4257_20250429.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4257 2025-04-23 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4257%202025-04-23%20amended.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - H4257 2025-03-27 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4257%202025-03-27%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4257_20250327.htm |
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