The bill H. 4080, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, aims to declare February 28, 2025, as "Rosenwald School Day" in the state. This resolution honors the legacy 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 significant 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 community gathering spaces that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.

The resolution acknowledges the contributions of African American communities in South Carolina, who matched donations from the Rosenwald Fund with local resources to support the education of their children. It also emphasizes the need to protect and restore the remaining Rosenwald School buildings and sites, which are considered invaluable cultural resources that reflect a crucial part of the state's history. By declaring this day, the House of Representatives seeks to recognize and honor the historical significance of Rosenwald Schools and their impact on education and civil rights in South Carolina.