S0673: Nat'l Guard PALM Appointment

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-121-500 So As To Establish The Palmetto Legislative Military Appointment And Define Relevant Terms; By Adding Section 59-121-510 So As To Establish The Palm Appointment Scholarship Offered By The South Carolina Army National Guard To Cover All Costs For An Appointee To Attend The Citadel For A Maximum Of Four Years, To Provide Forty-six Appointment Nominations Per School Year, And To Establish That Individuals Selected For Nomination Will Be Selected By A Member Of Their County Legislative Delegation; By Adding Section 59-121-520 So As To Provide The Eligibility Requirements For The Appointement; By Adding Section 59-121-530 So As To Provide Appointment Obligations For Appointees; By Adding Section 59-121-540 So As To Provide Procedures For Nomination Of Individuals And Determination Of Each Nominee's Qualification For Military Service; By Adding Section 59-121-550 So As To Provide Procedures For Appointees Who Fail To Fulfill Appointment Obligations And The Repayment Of Appointment Scholarships; By Adding Section 59-121-560 So As To Appropriate From The General Fund Of The State Whatever Amount Is Necessary To Provide To All Eligible Recipients The Palm Appointment Scholarships.