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SC S0565
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Everett Stubbs
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AI Summary
- Changes school authority from "may" to "shall" permit students to attend Veterans Day activities on November 11th, making student excusal mandatory rather than optional
- Removes the previous restriction that activities must be held within the student's respective county, allowing attendance at Veterans Day events anywhere
- Requires parents to provide prior written consent to school personnel for their student to be excused
- Attendance at Veterans Day commemoration activities counts as part of the instructional day under Section 59-1-440
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education
4/15/2025
Committee Referrals
Education4/15/2025
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