S.0088

Prior Work Experience for Teachers

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

South Carolina S0088 allows teachers to receive credit for prior work experience related to their teaching field.

South Carolina S0088 amends the state code to allow the State Department of Education to award years of experience on an educator certificate based on relevant prior work experience. Eligible individuals must complete and submit a verification form. This credit applies for service credit for state retirement or state health plans but does not affect advancement on the teacher salary schedule. The bill also applies to individuals who entered the teaching profession before July 1, 2025.

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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