The bill H. 3200 aims to enhance transparency in school board meetings across South Carolina by mandating that all public school governing bodies, including those of charter and special schools, provide live electronic access to their meetings. This includes a requirement for reasonable efforts to ensure that meetings are accessible via livestream, with provisions for recording and posting the meetings online if livestreaming is not feasible. The State Board of Education is tasked with creating a model livestream meeting policy that outlines best practices, resources, and penalties for noncompliance, which must be adopted by local governing bodies within three months of its release.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that local policies must align with the State Board's model and be adopted during livestreamed meetings. It allows for flexibility in cases of limited broadband access, permitting governing bodies to request an extension for compliance. The provisions of this act are required to be implemented by July 1, 2027, and will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 59-19-85
Latest Version: 59-19-85