Establishes a certified school crossing guard program with training, penalties for endangering guards, and a public registry.

The bill creates a Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard Program in South Carolina. It mandates training, background checks, uniforms, and continuing education for guards. Motorists must obey their traffic control signals. Penalties include fines, imprisonment, license suspension, and restitution for endangering or injuring guards. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains a public registry of certified guards and coordinates with school districts and law enforcement. The Department of Public Safety collects and publishes data on incidents involving crossing guards.

Establishes a certified school crossing guard program with training, penalties for endangering guards, and a public registry.

The bill creates a Certified Uniformed Adult School Crossing Guard Program in South Carolina. It mandates training, background checks, uniforms, and continuing education for guards. Motorists must obey their traffic control signals. Penalties include fines, imprisonment, license suspension, and restitution for endangering or injuring guards. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains a public registry of certified guards and coordinates with school districts and law enforcement. The Department of Public Safety collects and publishes data on incidents involving crossing guards.