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A191, R194, S974
STATUS INFORMATION
General Bill
Sponsors: Senator Bennett
Companion/Similar bill(s): 4045
Document Path: LC-0468SA24.docx
Introduced in the Senate on January 18, 2024
Introduced in the House on February 27, 2024
Last Amended on February 21, 2024
Currently residing in the Senate
Governor's Action: May 21, 2024, Signed
Summary: Accredited institutions
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 1/18/2024 | Senate | Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 3) |
| 1/18/2024 | Senate | Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 3) |
| 2/14/2024 | Senate | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education (Senate Journal-page 10) |
| 2/21/2024 | Senate | Committee Amendment Adopted (Senate Journal-page 25) |
| 2/21/2024 | Senate | Read second time (Senate Journal-page 25) |
| 2/21/2024 | Senate | Roll call Ayes-45 Nays-0 (Senate Journal-page 25) |
| 2/22/2024 | Senate | Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 10) |
| 2/27/2024 | House | Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 32) |
| 2/27/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 32) |
| 5/1/2024 | House | Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works |
| 5/7/2024 | House | Requests for debate-Rep(s). Erickson, Hiott, Carter, Hixon, Guffey, B Newton, Sessions, MM Smith, BL Cox, West, Long (House Journal-page 131) |
| 5/8/2024 | House | Read second time (House Journal-page 262) |
| 5/8/2024 | House | Roll call Yeas-108 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 263) |
| 5/9/2024 | House | Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 88) |
| 5/15/2024 | Ratified R 194 | |
| 5/21/2024 | Signed By Governor | |
| 5/29/2024 | Effective date 05/21/24 | |
| 5/29/2024 | Act No. 191 |
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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/18/2024
02/14/2024
02/14/2024-A
02/21/2024
05/01/2024
(A191, R194, S974)
AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-104-20, 59-149-10, AND 59-150-370, ALL RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD NOT FOR PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO THE DEFINITION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
Accredited institutions
SECTION 1. Section 59-104-20(F)(1) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(c) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Accredited institutions
SECTION 2. Section 59-149-10(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Accredited institutions
SECTION 3. Section 59-150-370(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
(3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Time effective
SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
Ratified the 15th day of May, 2024.
Approved the 21st day of May, 2024.
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