The bill H. 3767 proposes amendments to Act 571 of 1965 concerning the budget approval process for the Florence-Darlington Technical College. It stipulates that the budget must now be approved by the Darlington County Council instead of the County Board of Education. Additionally, the bill introduces limitations on the millage levy and outlines how tax collections are to be distributed. Specifically, it restricts the county council from approving a budget that would result in tax collections exceeding the contributions made by Florence County in the previous fiscal year.
Furthermore, the bill details the allocation of collected funds, mandating that a percentage be transferred to the Florence-Darlington Technical Education Commission for use across its campuses based on student enrollment from Darlington County. The remaining funds are designated for the Hartsville campus, with provisions to halt transfers if the funds are not utilized appropriately. This act will take effect upon the Governor's approval and will first apply to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026.