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SC H5338

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Wooten

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in South Carolina
  • Recognizes that Children's Advocacy Centers in South Carolina served 14,184 child abuse victims in 2025, representing a 71% increase since 2016
  • Acknowledges that more than 380,000 children are served by Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide annually
  • Notes that sexual abuse is the most common form of maltreatment reported, along with physical abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, commercial sexual exploitation, and psychological maltreatment
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Thomas Knapp, president & CEO of the South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers

Legislative Description

River Bluff High School principal retiring at end of school year

Last Action

Introduced and adopted

3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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