S.0083

Postsecondary closings

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Authorizes presidents or chancellors of South Carolina public higher education institutions to close campuses due to hazardous weather or emergencies.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to allow the president or chancellor of a public institution of higher learning to close the institution or parts of it to protect the health and safety of employees and students from hazardous weather or emergency conditions. The Governor can authorize up to five days of paid leave for affected employees if the closure results from a declared state of emergency.

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Education Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

Senate

Referred to Committee on Education

Dec 11, 2024

Senate

Prefiled