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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-1-339 So As To Prohibit The Scheduling Of Sports Events For A High School To Occur On The Same Day On Which The School Is Holding Its Graduation Ceremonies Or Prom, And To Make Such Events Scheduled In Violation Of This Prohibition Void.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina law by prohibiting the High School League and other interscholastic athletics sanctioning bodies from scheduling athletic events on the same day as a high school's graduation ceremony or prom (or similar formal end-of-year dance). If such an event is scheduled in violation of this prohibition, the scheduling decision will be considered void, and any athletic competition or its outcome that occurs during these events will also be deemed void. The purpose of the bill appears to be protecting important high school milestone events by ensuring that students are not required to choose between participating in significant school celebrations and required athletic competitions. The law would take effect immediately upon the Governor's approval, and it applies to all high schools in South Carolina that are part of interscholastic athletic leagues or sanctioning bodies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4772&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4772_20251217.htm |
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