Reps. BENNETT and LONG propose the following Amendment No. to H. 5183 (COUNCIL\WAB\5183C007.RT.WAB22):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-29-640(C) and inserting:

/(C) An LEA shall work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and other employees to promptly and diligently investigate the alleged violation. If the LEA determines that the alleged violation is valid, the LEA shall immediately take corrective action that includes:

(1) removing any materials, content, seminars, trainings, presentations, speakers, initiatives, programs, surveys, or questionnaires that are found in violation of Section 59-29-620;

(2) issuing a notice to all employees and parents of enrolled students about the claim of violation, the LEA's findings and determination, and the corrective action taken; and

(3) initiating disciplinary action against the employee under the South Carolina Educator's Standards of Conduct in accordance with State Board Regulation 43-58 if he or she knowingly committed the violation. /