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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-1-400, Relating To Sick Leave For Public School Employees, So As To Require Payment For Accrued But Unused Sick Leave To Teachers Upon Separation Of Employment From A School District Except When Beginning Work In A District That Accepts Transfer Of The Accrued Sick Leave Within A Certain Amount Of Time.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing South Carolina law to require public school districts to pay teachers for any accrued but unused sick leave when they leave their employment, unless the teacher begins working for another school district within thirty days and that new district allows the transfer of that unused sick leave. This change aims to ensure teachers are compensated for their accumulated sick days upon separation from a district, providing a financial benefit for their service, with an exception to encourage continued employment within the state's education system by allowing for the transfer of these earned benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
James Teeple (R)*,
Joe Bustos (R),
Greg Ford (R),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Kathy Landing (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: M.M.Smith (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5169&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5169_20260211.htm |
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