Rep. King proposes the following amendment (LC-39.WAB0323H):

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 counselor certified as such by the State Board of Education and in the same rato as required for public schools.