South Carolina S 565: Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities

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2025-2026 Bill 565 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 15, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 565

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 59-29-120, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO 
ATTEND VETERAN'S DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO 
ATTEND SUCH ACTIVITIES.

Be it enacted by the 
General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Section 59-29-120(C) of the S.C. Code is amended to 
read:

 (C) On November eleventh of each year, 
schools mayshall permit 
students to attend activities to commemorate and honor veterans that are held at locations within their respective counties. 
The parent of a student seeking to be excused pursuant to this subsection shall 
provide prior written consent to the appropriate school personnel. Attendance 
at such activities shall count as a part of the instructional day for purposes 
of Section 59-1-440.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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