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AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-1-462 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, RELATING TO EXCUSED SCHOOL ABSENCES FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCES, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ANY INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE ACTIVITY IS SANCTIONED BY THE SOUTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE OR ANY OTHER GOVERNING ENTITY, AND TO REQUIRE THAT STUDENTS BE IN ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING TO QUALIFY FOR SUCH EXCUSED ABSENCES.
Sponsored By: Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Johnson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Excused student absences
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Excused days for student activities
Beginning February 27, 2026, each school district has 90 days to adopt this policy. Students can be excused for up to 10 school days each year. The days cover career and technical student organization experiences led by a certified teacher. They also cover any interscholastic activity the school or district allows, even if not league‑sanctioned. Students must be in academic good standing to use these days. Examples include FFA and 4‑H events. Students and their parent or guardian must get and finish any missed schoolwork.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Johnson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Brandon Newton
Republican • House
T. Case Brittain, Jr.
Republican • House
Cody T. Mitchell
Republican • House
Micajah P. "Micah" Caskey IV
Republican • House
Heather Ammons Crawford
Republican • House
Craig A. Gagnon
Republican • House
Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam
Republican • House
Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr.
Republican • House
Jackie E. "Coach" Hayes
Democrat • House
David R. Hiott
Republican • House
Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan, Jr.
Republican • House
Phillip D. Lowe
Republican • House
Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr.
Republican • House
Fawn M. Pedalino
Republican • House
Luke S. Rankin
Republican • House
Carla M. Schuessler
Republican • House
Richard L. "Richie" Yow
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/17/2026
(Excused student absences)2nd Reading
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 4/30/2025
(Excused student absences)Passage of Bill
Yes: 110 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act No. 100
3/5/2026legislatureEffective date 02/27/26
3/5/2026legislatureSigned By Governor
2/27/2026GovernorRatified R 105
2/25/2026legislatureRead third time and enrolled
2/18/2026SenateRoll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
2/17/2026SenateRead second time
2/17/2026SenateCommittee report: Favorable Education
2/11/2026SenateReferred to Committee on Education
5/1/2025SenateIntroduced and read first time
5/1/2025SenateRead third time and sent to Senate
5/1/2025HouseRoll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
4/30/2025HouseRead second time
4/30/2025HouseAmended
4/30/2025HouseScrivener's error corrected
4/30/2025legislatureCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
4/29/2025HouseMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Brittain, Jordan, B.Newton, Caskey, Gilliam, Rankin, Schuessler, Hayes, Guest, Crawford, Gagnon, McCabe, Pedalino, Hiott
4/2/2025HouseReferred to Committee on Education and Public Works
3/27/2025HouseIntroduced and read first time
3/27/2025House
Bill Text
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