H4737

Training for new college and university board members

Chamber Passed·5/14/26

South Carolina H4737 mandates an orientation and training program for new board members of public higher education institutions.

South Carolina H4737 requires new members of the board of trustees of each public institution of higher learning to participate in a board orientation program during their first year. The program must include at least eight hours of education and instruction, covering topics such as the role of the board, statutory and regulatory authority, ethical considerations, and the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 93–17 · May 14
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House: Passage Of Bill

93 Yea

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17 Nay

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10 Not Voting

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4 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House E.P.W. Full Committee

Feb 24

12:00 AM

House E.P.W. Full Committee

History

May 22

Senate

Introduced and read first time

May 22

Senate

Referred to Committee on Education

May 14

House

Read third time and sent to Senate