Rep. King proposes the following amendment (LC-39.WAB0321H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 59-8-110(3) and inserting:

 (3) "Eligible school" means a South Carolina public school or an independent school that chooses to participate in the program. "Eligible school" does not include a charter school. In addition to the other provisions of this chapter, an eligible school shall provide the services of a school resource officer (SRO) who is a graduate of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy or provided by a local law enforcement agency, and this SRO must be present on campus during regular school hours for students.