The bill H. 3253 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Constitution to repeal Section 4, Article XI, which currently prohibits the state or its political subdivisions from providing direct aid to religious or private educational institutions. The existing legal language states that "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." The repeal would allow for the possibility of such aid.

If passed, the proposed amendment will be submitted to the qualified electors during the next general election, where voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to eliminate this prohibition. The ballot will include the question of whether Section 4, Article XI should be repealed, with options for voters to indicate their support or opposition.