H3482

School harassment and bullying reporting

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina H3482 mandates quarterly reporting of school harassment and bullying incidents by school administrators.

South Carolina H3482 requires school administrators to compile and report incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying to the State Department of Education. The first report is due May 1, 2027, and subsequent reports are due quarterly. The Department must forward this information to the Office of the Attorney General, who will publish the findings on its website. The bill also imposes penalties for noncompliance, including fines and disciplinary actions for school employees and students who fail to report incidents.

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Education and Public Works Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled