South Carolina H3873 mandates the distribution of in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to all public school students.

South Carolina H3873 amends the state code to require the Department of Education to provide inkless, in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. These kits must be distributed to parents or legal custodians of kindergarten through high school students. Previously, the distribution was optional, but this bill makes it mandatory. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina H3873 mandates the distribution of in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to all public school students.

South Carolina H3873 amends the state code to require the Department of Education to provide inkless, in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. These kits must be distributed to parents or legal custodians of kindergarten through high school students. Previously, the distribution was optional, but this bill makes it mandatory. The act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.