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H. 3064
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General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Burns, McCravy, Chumley, Magnuson, Bryant, V.S. Moss, Haddon, Long, Pope, McCabe, Trantham, Oremus, McGarry, Bennett and Huggins
Document Path: l:\council\bills\rt\17823cz21.docx
Companion/Similar bill(s): 969
Introduced in the House on January 12, 2021
Currently residing in the House Committee on Education and Public Works
Summary: Board of Education
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
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12/9/2020 House Prefiled
12/9/2020 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
1/12/2021 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 57)
1/12/2021 House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
(House Journal-page 57)
1/13/2021 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Trantham,
Oremus, McGarry
1/14/2021 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bennett
3/9/2021 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Huggins
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-325 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MAKE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REQUIRE THE DISPLAY OF THE OFFICIAL MOTTOS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, July 30, 2016, marked the 60th anniversary of "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States; and
Whereas, in 2011, by resolution of the United States House of Representatives, with the concurrence of the United States Senate, the United States Congress reaffirmed "In God We Trust" as the official motto of the United States and supported and encouraged the public display of the national motto in all public buildings, public schools, and other governmental institutions; and
Whereas, "In God We Trust" appears over the south entrance to the United States Senate Chamber and above the Speaker's rostrum in the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives; and
Whereas, the motto has been an integral part of the society of the United States since its founding and first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864; and
Whereas, "Dum Spiro Spero," which translates to "While I breathe, I hope" is perhaps the most well known of South Carolina's two mottoes and appears on the State Seal that was adopted in 1776; and
Whereas, reflecting the character and beliefs of the citizens of South Carolina, "Dum Spiro Spero" illustrates the inherent spirit of South Carolinians to overcome obstacles and face each day with the courage and determination to do what is just in the face of adversity. Now, therefore:
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 5, Chapter 1, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-1-325. The State Board of Education shall make rules and regulations for the display of 'In God We Trust,' the official motto of the United States, and 'Dum Spiro Spero,' the official motto of South Carolina. The person at the head of a public school shall ensure that the mottos are displayed in the manner adopted by the State Board of Education."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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