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, designated as Regulation Document Number 5321. The resolution confirms the approval of these regulations, which aim to clarify the policies and procedures for administering the LIFE Scholarship Program. The proposed amendments include updates to reflect 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 revisions will involve updates to definitions and minor language changes to ensure consistency within the regulation. The resolution stipulates that it will take effect upon approval by the Governor, and it requires legislative review as part of the regulatory process. A Notice of Drafting for these changes was published in the State Register on May 24, 2024.