Bill > S0537

This bill amends South Carolina education law by adding a new section that prohibits school districts from implementing grading policies that require teachers to assign students a minimum grade or score higher than what the student actually earned. If a school district is found to be in violation of this provision, the State Department of Education will withhold 10% of the district's State Aid to Classroom funding. The bill specifically clarifies that this restriction does not prevent schools from offering students opportunities to revise their work or participate in credit recovery courses that align with the state's existing Uniform Grading Policy. The legislation aims to ensure that student grades accurately reflect their academic performance and prevent artificially inflated grade reporting. The new law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, providing a direct mechanism to enforce fair and transparent grading practices across school districts in South Carolina.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0537&session=126&summary=B