Establishes local advisory councils for educating students with disabilities in South Carolina.

The bill mandates the creation of local advisory councils for educating students with disabilities in each school district and charter school authorizer. These councils must include parents or guardians of students with disabilities, a student with a disability, and representatives from various educational and community backgrounds. The councils will advise local boards and superintendents, comment on compliance with laws, and advocate for students with disabilities. The councils must meet at least four times annually and submit annual reports.

Establishes local advisory councils for educating students with disabilities in South Carolina.

The bill mandates the creation of local advisory councils for educating students with disabilities in each school district and charter school authorizer. These councils must include parents or guardians of students with disabilities, a student with a disability, and representatives from various educational and community backgrounds. The councils will advise local boards and superintendents, comment on compliance with laws, and advocate for students with disabilities. The councils must meet at least four times annually and submit annual reports.