Bill > S0583

This bill amends existing South Carolina law regarding continuing education requirements for funeral service licensees, specifically changing the rules for how these hours must be obtained. Previously, licensees were required to attend a minimum of four credit hours annually, with at least two requiring "physical attendance," which meant being present in person at a designated location. This bill revises this to require exactly two of the four annual continuing education hours to be obtained through physical attendance, while the remaining two can be completed through other methods like correspondence or virtual courses. The bill also clarifies that "physical attendance" excludes virtual, remote, or correspondence formats, but provides exceptions to the physical attendance requirement during declared pandemics or natural disasters, allowing for virtual or remote options in such circumstances. Additionally, it maintains an exemption from continuing education for licensees who have been licensed for over thirty years and are sixty years or older, provided they are not the manager of record for a funeral establishment. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0583&session=126&summary=B