The bill H. 4080, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, aims to officially designate February 28, 2025, as "Rosenwald School Day" in the state. This resolution honors the significant contributions of the Rosenwald Schools, which were established through a challenge grant fund initiated by Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington between 1912 and 1923. These schools played a crucial role in providing education to African American students across the Southeast, with South Carolina alone having built 486 Rosenwald Schools, ensuring that at least one was present in every county.

The resolution highlights the importance of these schools not only as educational institutions but also as vital community centers that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. It acknowledges the efforts of African American communities that matched donations to build these schools and emphasizes the need to protect and restore the remaining Rosenwald School buildings and sites, which are considered invaluable cultural resources. The resolution serves to commemorate the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools and their impact on education and civil rights in the state.