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A110, R111, H4352
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Reps. Calhoon and Felder
Document Path: LC-0305SA23.docx
Introduced in the House on April 19, 2023
Introduced in the Senate on May 2, 2023
Currently residing in the House
Summary: Middle Level Education Month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2023 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 34) |
| 4/19/2023 | House | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 34) |
| 4/26/2023 | House | Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 7) |
| 4/27/2023 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 24) |
| 4/27/2023 | House | Roll call Yeas-104 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 24) |
| 4/27/2023 | House | Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 25) |
| 4/28/2023 | House | Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 2) |
| 5/2/2023 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 12) |
| 5/2/2023 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 12) |
| 5/9/2023 | Senate | Recalled from Committee on Family and Veterans' Services (Senate Journal-page 5) |
| 1/10/2024 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 18) |
| 1/10/2024 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-44 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 18) |
| 1/11/2024 | Senate | Read third time and enrolled (Senate Journal-page 10) |
| 1/30/2024 | Ratified R 111 | |
| 2/5/2024 | Signed By Governor | |
| 2/9/2024 | Effective date 02/05/24 | |
| 2/9/2024 | Act No. 110 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
04/19/2023
04/26/2023
05/09/2023
(A110, R111, H4352)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 53-3-270 SO AS TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF MARCH OF EACH YEAR AS "MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION MONTH".
Whereas, middle school, also known as intermediate school or junior high school, is an important time in a student's educational development. Students develop more critical thinking skills and begin to choose electives based on their personal interests; and
Whereas, the middle school creates a positive environment for adolescents to develop socially, emotionally, psychologically, and academically; and
Whereas, middle school students are on a journey to discover their identities as individuals. Guidance through communication is key, when dealing with young adults; and
Whereas, the essential role that middle school education plays in the formative years of adolescents is contributed to the dedication and hard work of the middle school educators, administrators, and support personnel; and
Whereas, middle school educators, parents, and guardians must provide students with proper orientation and supervision, ensuring all students will be college and career ready; and
Whereas, middle school eighth-grade level is a critical year because testing at this grade level provides statistics of a student's ability to succeed; and
Whereas, parents are less involved than they are in elementary school giving students more freedom and independence but also more responsibility. Students in middle school experience a more rigorous course load and can take advanced classes in subjects in which they excel; and
Whereas, middle school is a significant time in every student's educational journey and deserves to be recognized for its importance. Now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Middle Level Education Month
SECTION 1. Chapter 3, Title 53 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 53-3-270. The month of March of each year is designated as "Middle Level Education Month" to recognize the importance of middle level education for students.
Time effective
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 30th day of January, 2024.
Approved the 5th day of February, 2024.
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