Senator Hembree proposes the following amendment (SEDU-269.KG0003S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 2, by striking Section 40-18-60(A)(3) and inserting:

  (3) If the applicant is a public school district, then the district board of trustees must designate in writing that the superintendent is the applicant. If the applicant is a charter school authorized by the South Carolina Public Charter School District or an approved public or independent institution of higher learning, the authorizer must designate in writing that the superintendent of the authorizer of the charter school is the applicant. SLED shall develop standards and guidelines applicable to the provisions of private security in schools. SLED shall only approve those school districts or charter schools who have demonstrated that the applicant and all employees intended to be used in this capacity have the requisite training, background, and experience to successfully and safely provide private security and exercise law enforcement authority in a school setting and can operate in a manner that ensures public safety.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.