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Committee Amendment Adopted

02/21/24

S. 974

Introduced by Senator Bennett

 

S. Printed 02/21/24--S.

Read the first time January 18, 2024

 

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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.

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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) not for profit institutions 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) not for profit institutions 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) not for profit institutions 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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