South Carolina S 752: Nicole Foulks Retirement

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2025-2026 Bill 752 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 10, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 752

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING 
SECTION 59-1-460, RELATING TO EXCUSED SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS 
INSTRUCTION, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO ADOPT A 
POLICY.

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

SECTION 1. Section 59-1-460 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 Section 
59-1-460. (A) The 
Each school district board of trustees may shall adopt a policy that 
authorizes a student to be excused from school to attend a class in religious 
instruction conducted by a private entity if:

 (1) 
the student's parent or guardian gives written consent;

 (2) 
the sponsoring entity maintains attendance records and makes them available to 
the public school the student attends;

 (3) 
transportation to and from the place of instruction, including transportation 
for students with disabilities, is the complete responsibility of the 
sponsoring entity, parent, or guardian;

 (4) 
the sponsoring entity makes provisions for and assumes liability for the 
student who is excused; and

 (5) 
no public funds are expended and no public school personnel are involved in 
providing the religious instruction.

 (B) 
It is the responsibility of a participating student to make up any missed 
schoolwork. However, no student may be released from a core academic subject 
class to attend a religious instruction class. While in attendance in a 
religious instruction class pursuant to this section, a student is not 
considered to be absent from school.

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

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