(A191, R194, S974)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTIONS 59-104-20, 59-149-10, AND 59-150-370, ALL RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC OR INDEPENDENT INSTITUTION" FOR PURPOSES OF THE PALMETTO FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS, THE LEGISLATIVE INCENTIVES FOR FUTURE EXCELLENCE (LIFE) SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE SC HOPE SCHOLARSHIPS, RESPECTIVELY, SO AS TO ADD NOT FOR PROFIT INSTITUTIONS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES TO THE DEFINITION.

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

Accredited institutions

SECTION 1.    Section 59-104-20(F)(1) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

(c) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Accredited institutions

SECTION 2.    Section 59-149-10(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

(3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Accredited institutions

SECTION 3.    Section 59-150-370(B) of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

(3) not for profit institutions accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Time effective

SECTION 4.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Ratified the 15th day of May, 2024.

Approved the 21st day of May, 2024.

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