H5639

Countywide school district mandate

Introduced·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Countywide school district mandate in South Carolina starting July 1, 2028.

The bill amends South Carolina law to require each county to constitute a school district by July 1, 2028, with no multiple districts within county boundaries. The General Assembly must establish governance, fiscal authority, and operational responsibilities for these countywide districts. Existing laws for non-countywide districts are repealed effective July 1, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Education and Public Works Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Apr 30

House

Introduced and read first time

Apr 30

House

Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works