Declares February 28, 2026, as "Rosenwald School Day" in South Carolina.
The bill declares February 28, 2026, as "Rosenwald School Day" in South Carolina. It recognizes the historical significance of Rosenwald Schools, which were built with funds from a challenge grant established by Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington from 1912 to 1923. These schools were crucial for African American education in the South, with 486 built in South Carolina alone. The bill emphasizes the importance of preserving these schools as cultural resources and community meeting spaces, highlighting their role in the Civil Rights Movement.
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