H5228

Declares April as Care Workers Recognition Month in South Carolina.

The bill declares April as Care Workers Recognition Month in South Carolina, recognizing the essential contributions of care workers to the health and well-being of the state. It highlights the critical role care workers play in raising children, assisting seniors, and supporting people with disabilities. The bill emphasizes the need for better pay, benefits, and recognition for care workers, who are predominantly women and people of color, and face chronic underpayment and workforce shortages. The resolution encourages all South Carolinians to join in celebrating and honoring care workers.