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SC H3778
Joint Resolution
Status
4/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Bannister
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school district governing bodies to waive the requirement that public schools make up full days missed due to Hurricane Helene-related closures during the 2024-2025 school year
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Requires State Superintendent certification that districts designated at least three make-up days in their calendar, local boards waived up to three days, and the State Board of Education waived up to three additional days beyond that
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Mandates districts submit plans for lengthened school days or Saturday classes for future inclement weather events and seek State Department of Education assistance regarding Section 59-1-425
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Extends make-up day waivers to home-school programs approved by the board of trustees and charter schools within affected districts
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Takes effect upon Governor's approval
Legislative Description
Hurricane Helene school closure waivers
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education
4/23/2025