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SC H4371

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarita Edgerton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares May 1, 2025, as "See the Able Day" in South Carolina to raise awareness of higher education opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

  • Recognizes Maggie Thompson, Miss Upstate 2025, for establishing the "See the Able" community service initiative advocating for Learning is for Everyone (LIFE) programs

  • Highlights that more than 101,000 students in South Carolina receive special education services through the public education system, with support ending at age twenty-one

  • Acknowledges six existing LIFE programs in South Carolina: CharlestonLIFE, CarolinaLIFE, ClemsonLIFE, WinthropLIFE, USCALIFE, and Coastal CarolinaLIFE, which offer two- or four-year certificates of postsecondary education

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Maggie Thompson

Legislative Description

May 1st "See the Able Day"

Last Action

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education4/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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