H4257

Excused student absences

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South Carolina bill H4257 amends compulsory attendance laws to require school administrators to approve student absences for interscholastic.

South Carolina bill H4257 amends the state's compulsory attendance laws by requiring the State Board of Education to establish a uniform system of enforcement. This system mandates that school officials intervene when a student has three consecutive or a total of five unlawful absences. Additionally, the bill requires school administrators to approve student absences for participation in interscholastic activities authorized by the school or school district, regardless of whether the activity is sanctioned by the South Carolina High School League or another interscholastic sanctioning.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Senate Education Full Committee on Appointments and on 70, 3974, 4257, 4902

Jan 21

10:00 AM

Senate Education Subcommittee on 70, 4257, 4339

History

Mar 5

Effective date 02/27/26

Mar 5

Act No. 100

Feb 27

Signed By Governor