H3196

Educator Assistance Act

Complete·5/12/25

Educator Assistance Act amends teacher employment and contract terms in South Carolina.

The Educator Assistance Act amends South Carolina's teacher employment and contract terms. It mandates that school districts notify teachers of their reemployment status by May 1st, including salary information. Teachers can withdraw contract acceptances within ten days of the salary schedule publication. The act prohibits reassignments without board approval and mandates four days of collegial professional development. It also revises breach of contract consequences and repeals certain reporting requirements. The act takes effect July 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

116 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 8, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on 416, 454, 3196

Mar 26, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on 269, 416, 425, 3196, 3862

History

May 12, 2025

Effective date See Act for Effective Date

May 12, 2025

Act No. 12

May 7, 2025

Signed By Governor