South Carolina S 153: Constitutional amendment

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2025-2026 Bill 153 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 11, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 153

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A joint Resolution

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH 
CAROLINA, by repealing Section 4, Article xi RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION ON 
PUBLIC FUNDS BEING USED FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF A RELIGIOUS OR OTHER PRIVATE 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION.

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

SECTION 1. It is proposed that Section 4, Article XI of the 
Constitution of this State be repealed, which reads:

 Section 4. 
No money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or 
any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any 
religious or other private educational institution.

SECTION 2. The proposed amendment must be 
submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for 
representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with 
the following words printed or written on the ballot:

 "Must Section 4, 
Article XI of the Constitution of this State, relating to the use of public 
funds, be amended so as to repeal the prohibition on public funds being 
used for the direct benefit of a religious or other private educational 
institution?

Yes o

No o

Those voting in favor 
of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square 
after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a 
ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."

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