Bill > H4736

This bill establishes a mandatory orientation and training program for new commissioners on the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The program requires new commissioners to complete six hours of comprehensive training within their first year of appointment, which can be completed in a single session or spread out over the fiscal year. The Executive Director of the Commission is responsible for developing the orientation program in consultation with staff and stakeholders, and the training must cover a wide range of topics including statutory obligations, fiduciary responsibilities, state higher education goals, scholarship programs, ethical considerations, freedom of information requirements, and current higher education issues. The bill also mandates that the Executive Director provide continuing education opportunities for all commissioners and report annually to legislative education committees on the training hours completed by each commissioner. The training program aims to ensure that new commissioners are well-informed about their roles, responsibilities, and the broader context of higher education governance in South Carolina, with the new requirements taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4736&session=126&summary=B