H5201Introduced in the House
Safe Schools Act of 2026
Introduced by Fawn Pedalino, District 64
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "safe Schools Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Establish A Multijurisdictional School Safety Task Force, To Require School Districts To Develop Multihazard Emergency Operation Plans, To Provide For Certified School Safety Assessments And Required Live Drills, And To Provide Oversight And Technical Assistance By Sled, Among Other Things.
Where it stands
Referred to Committee on Education
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · April 23, 2026
99
Yes
0
No
25
Absent or Not Voting
124 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Not Voting |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
Scrivener's error corrected
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-99 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and sent to Senate
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
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