S0711Introduced in the Senate
School Guard Requirements
Introduced by Michael Johnson, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-63-60, Relating To School Crossing Guards, So As To Authorize School Crossing Guards To Direct And Control Traffic On Public Roadways Near Schools To Reduce Congestion Related To Student Drop-off And Pickup, To Require Certain Visibility Garment Or Equipment Requirements, And To Provide Certain Training Requirements. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 169
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Bill · May 7, 2026
102
Yes
0
No
22
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 | Yes |
| 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 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled
Referred to Committee on Education
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-2
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 148
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/18/26
Act No. 169
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