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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 Adding Section 59-25-70 So As To Require School Districts To Maintain Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies And To Provide Related Requirements For The Use Of Substitute Teachers In Special Education Classrooms And Services.
AI Summary
This bill requires all South Carolina school districts to establish and follow a consistent written policy for using substitute teachers across all classrooms, including those for general education and special education. Specifically, when a teacher or staff member providing special education instruction or services is absent, districts must make reasonable efforts to find a qualified substitute, similar to how they would for other classrooms, and cannot have policies that prevent substitute coverage for special education. However, the bill clarifies that substitute teachers assigned to special education classrooms are not required to have special education certification unless state or federal law mandates it.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
James Teeple (R)*,
Joe Bustos (R),
Greg Ford (R),
Tom Hartnett (R),
Kathy Landing (R),
Heath Sessions (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5171&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/5171_20260211.htm |
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