H4257Introduced in the House
Excused student absences
Introduced by Jeffrey Johnson, District 58
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend Section 59-1-462 Of The South Carolina Code Of Laws, Relating To Excused School Absences For Career And Technical Student Organization Experiences, So As To Provide That Students Participating In Any Interscholastic Activity Authorized By The School District Are Eligible For Excused Absences, Regardless Of Whether The Activity Is Sanctioned By The South Carolina High School League Or Any Other Governing Entity, And To Require That Students Be In Academic Good Standing To Qualify For Such Excused Absences. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 100
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: 2nd Reading · February 17, 2026
46
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
46 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Alexander | 1 | Yes |
| Rex Rice | 2 | Yes |
| Richard Cash | 3 | Yes |
| Michael Gambrell | 4 | Yes |
| Thomas Corbin | 5 | Yes |
| Jason Elliott | 6 | Yes |
| Karl Allen | 7 | Yes |
| Ross Turner | 8 | Yes |
| Danny Verdin | 9 | Yes |
| Billy Garrett | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Brittain, Jordan, B.Newton, Caskey, Gilliam, Rankin, Schuessler, Hayes, Guest, Crawford, Gagnon, McCabe, Pedalino, Hiott
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Scrivener's error corrected
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-110 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
Committee report: Favorable Education
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-46 Nays-0
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 105
Signed By Governor
Effective date 02/27/26
Act No. 100
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