The bill H. 3207 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 59-25-112, which establishes that professional certificates issued by the State Board of Education will be permanent unless they are revoked or suspended. This amendment specifies that these certificates will not require renewal, thereby relieving teachers of the obligation to renew their professional certificates.

The provisions outlined in this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2026. This change aims to simplify the certification process for educators in South Carolina, ensuring that once a teacher receives their professional certificate, they will not need to go through the renewal process, thus allowing them to focus more on their teaching responsibilities.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 59-25-112
Latest Version: 59-25-112
12/06/2024: 59-25-112