2025-2026 Regular SessionSouth Carolina Legislature

H3488: Impact of alcohol or drug related misdemeanors on state scholarships

Legislative Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-104-20, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Qualifications, By Amending Section 59-113-20, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On South Carolina Tuition Grants Qualifications, And By Amending Section 59-149-90, Relating To The Impact Of Felonies And Alcohol Or Drug-related Misdemeanor Offenses On Legislative Incentives For Future Excellence (life) Scholarship Qualifications, All So As To Remove Convictions For Misdemeanor Alcohol-related Or Drug-related Offenses From Those Offenses Which Disqualify Persons From Receiving These Scholarships And Grants.

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Bill History

12/5/2024
Prefiled
House of Representatives
12/5/2024
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
House of Representatives
1/14/2025
Introduced and read first time
House of Representatives
1/14/2025
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(12/5/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Education and Public Works(House of Representatives)

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text12/5/20249.4 KB