H3207

Teacher certification renewals

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3207 makes teacher professional certificates permanent unless revoked or suspended, prohibiting renewals.

South Carolina H3207 amends the state code to establish that professional certificates issued by the State Board of Education are permanent unless revoked or suspended. The bill explicitly states that no teacher may be required to renew such a certificate. This change will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 21

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works