The bill H. 3210 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 59-25-425, which focuses on the duties and compensation of public school educators. It stipulates that a teacher's contract must clearly outline their salary based on the district salary schedule, which will only cover compensation for instructional duties, planning, and attending faculty meetings. The bill prohibits the assignment of extracurricular duties without the teacher's consent and additional compensation, ensuring that teachers cannot be required to perform such duties as a condition of employment.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that each school district develop a plan to manage extracurricular duties, which may include utilizing volunteers, hiring nonprofessional staff, or providing extra compensation to teachers who agree to take on these responsibilities. The definition of "extracurricular duties" is provided, encompassing activities like bus duty, lunch duty, and coaching, while excluding duties directly related to the instructional program. The provisions of this bill will take effect for teaching contracts issued for the 2026-2027 school year.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 59-25-425
Latest Version: 59-25-425
12/06/2024: 59-25-425