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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-230 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION IN THE PREVENTION OF, AND THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE PENALTIES FOR, LYNCHING, AND PROVIDE THAT EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL PROVIDE THIS INSTRUCTION DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 29, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-29-230. The State Department of Education shall develop guidelines for appropriate instruction in the prevention of, and the seriousness of the penalties for, lynching pursuant to Section 16-3-220. Each school district shall provide this instruction during the first week of school."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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