Committee Report

February 14, 2024

 

S. 974

 

Introduced by Senator Bennett

 

S. Printed 02/14/24--S.

Read the first time January 18, 2024

 

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The committee on Senate Education

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 974) 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", etc., respectfully

Report:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

 

    Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 59-104-20(c) and inserting:

    (c) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 2, by striking Section 59-149-10(3) and inserting:

    (3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Amend the bill further, SECTION 3, by striking Section 59-150-370(3) and inserting:

    (3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

 

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

 

GREG HEMBREE for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

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 AN INSTITUTION 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:

 

SECTION 1.  Section 59-104-20(F)(1) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    (c) institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

 

SECTION 2.  Section 59-149-10(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    (3) an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

 

SECTION 3.  Section 59-150-370(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    (3) an institution accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

 

SECTION 4.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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