The bill, S. 389, is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate to approve regulations proposed by the State Commission on Higher Education concerning the LIFE Scholarship and Scholarship Enhancement. Specifically, it pertains to Regulation Document Number 5321, which includes revisions to the existing regulations for the LIFE Scholarship Program. These revisions aim to clarify the policies and procedures for administering the program, particularly in light of the recent passage of Act 156 of 2024, which allows for the awarding of LIFE Scholarship Enhancements to students enrolled in approved STEM and Education Degree programs.

Additionally, the proposed amendments include updates to definitions and minor language changes to ensure consistency within the regulations. The resolution stipulates that these regulations will require legislative review and will take effect upon approval by the Governor. The process for these changes began with a Notice of Drafting published in the State Register on May 24, 2024.