SC S0686

Prohibits all South Carolina public entities—including state agencies, political subdivisions, higher education institutions, public school districts, and charter schools—from using race-based preferences, set-asides, quotas, or goals when awarding contracts, subcontracts, or grants

Declares any policy, rule, regulation, or contract provision that violates this prohibition to be void and unenforceable

Repeals existing code sections 12-28-2930(A)(1)(a), 11-35-5210, 11-35-5240, and 11-35-5270, which presumably contain current race-based procurement programs

Includes a severability clause stating that if any portion is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions remain in effect

Takes effect upon the Governor's approval