S.0062

Education Scholarship Trust Fund

Complete·5/12/25

Establishes the K-12 Education Lottery Scholarship program in South Carolina.

The bill establishes the K-12 Education Lottery Scholarship program in South Carolina, providing scholarships to eligible students for qualifying expenses. It creates the South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund to manage the scholarships. Eligible students must be residents of South Carolina, attend a public school in the state the previous school year, and meet income guidelines. The program is limited to a specific number of students each year, increasing over time. The bill outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and responsibilities of education service providers.

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Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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32 Nay

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12 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19, 2025

12:00 AM

House Full Education and Public Works Committee

History

May 12, 2025

Effective date See Act for Effective Date

May 12, 2025

Act No. 11

May 7, 2025

Signed By Governor