The South Carolina STEM Opportunity Act aims to enhance the state's focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by establishing the South Carolina STEM Coalition, the South Carolina STEM Education Fund, and the SC STEM Coalition Advisory Council. The coalition will be formed from the existing South Carolina Coalition for Mathematics & Science and S2TEM Centers SC, with the goal of fostering public/private partnerships to prepare students for STEM careers. The STEM Education Fund will be created within the State Treasury to support STEM programs and initiatives, funded through appropriations, donations, and other contributions.

The advisory council, consisting of eleven members from various educational and industry sectors, will oversee the fund's expenditures and ensure equitable resource distribution. The coalition will coordinate STEM education efforts across K-12 and higher education, promote STEM careers, and support professional development for educators. Additionally, it will engage with businesses to enhance career readiness and maintain partnerships to promote STEM learning in underserved communities. The act will take effect upon the Governor's approval.