H5483Introduced in the House
Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act of 2026
Introduced by Shannon Erickson, District 124
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "educator Safety And Classroom Authority Act Of 2026" By Adding Article 6 To Chapter 63, Title 59, So As To Provide For Educator Safety And Classroom Authority, To Define Necessary Terms, To Establish The Authority Of Educators In Classroom Management And Student Discipline, To Provide Procedures For Student Referral, Removal, And Administrative Response, To Provide Protections For Educators, Administrators, And Staff, To Require Certain Actions By The State Board Of Education, And To Provide For Implementation By School Districts.
Where it stands
Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Duncan
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: D.Mitchell
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Lastinger
Amended
Requests for debate-Rep
Debate adjourned
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Atkinson
Debate adjourned
Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works
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