Bill > S0811

This bill, effective for teaching contracts starting in the 2026-2027 school year, aims to redefine the scope of duties for public school educators in South Carolina by amending the state code. It clarifies that a teacher's salary, as determined by the school district's salary schedule, should only cover instructional time, planning, faculty meetings, and professional development, and explicitly states that this salary is not compensation for "extracurricular duties," which are defined as tasks performed outside the regular school day that involve students but are not directly tied to the curriculum, such as bus duty, recess duty, lunch duty, coaching, or supervising student clubs. The bill prohibits requiring teachers to perform these extracurricular duties as a condition of employment, and any agreement to perform such duties must be outlined in the teacher's contract, including the specific duties, time commitment, and additional compensation. Furthermore, school districts are mandated to create and implement plans to ensure these extracurricular duties are covered, potentially through volunteers, additional non-professional staff, or by offering extra pay and incentives to teachers who voluntarily take on these roles, with input sought from groups like school improvement councils and parent-teacher organizations.

Education

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0811&session=126&summary=B