Employees in South Carolina can receive up to 12 hours of paid leave annually for school-related activities and volunteer teaching.

This bill allows employees in South Carolina to receive up to 12 hours of additional paid leave each year for attending school conferences, activities, or meetings related to their child, and for volunteering to teach or discuss their profession or subject in schools. Employers can grant this leave at their convenience and must schedule the exact times and dates. The leave is in addition to any other leave the employee is entitled to. Employers are entitled to a state income tax deduction for this leave. Unused tax deductions can be carried forward for up to five years.

Employees in South Carolina can receive up to 12 hours of paid leave annually for school-related activities and volunteer teaching.

This bill allows employees in South Carolina to receive up to 12 hours of additional paid leave each year for attending school conferences, activities, or meetings related to their child, and for volunteering to teach or discuss their profession or subject in schools. Employers can grant this leave at their convenience and must schedule the exact times and dates. The leave is in addition to any other leave the employee is entitled to. Employers are entitled to a state income tax deduction for this leave. Unused tax deductions can be carried forward for up to five years.