The bill H. 3912 aims to amend Section 59-18-350 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the cyclical review of state standards and assessments under the Education Accountability Act. The proposed changes establish specific requirements for the review and revision process of state social studies standards, emphasizing a traditional approach to history. Key provisions include stipulations that individuals involved in the review process must not endorse divisive concepts or narratives that portray the founding of the United States as a story of oppression. Additionally, a majority of the State Board of Education designees responsible for these reviews must be subject matter historians, defined as individuals with a doctorate in United States History or published authors on historically significant topics.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that future revisions to social studies standards focus on content that highlights significant individuals and events in U.S. history, covering various aspects such as political, constitutional, and military history. The State Superintendent of Education is granted the authority to certify the qualifications of appointees involved in the review process and to remove any individual found in violation of these requirements. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/06/2025: 59-18-350
Latest Version: 59-18-350