The bill, S. 391, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations set forth by the State Board of Education regarding the Requirements for Certification at the Advanced Level, designated as Regulation Document Number 5318. This resolution is in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 23, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. The proposed amendments aim to update and streamline the certification requirements for educators seeking leadership, administrative, and instructional service certifications.

If approved, the regulations will enhance the process for educators to achieve advanced certification, thereby potentially improving the quality of education in South Carolina. The resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval, following its introduction on February 26, 2025. The State Board of Education had previously published a Notice of Drafting for these amendments in the State Register on August 23, 2024.