The bill H. 4257 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws regarding student attendance and absences related to interscholastic activities. It modifies Section 59-5-65 to mandate that school administrators must approve student absences for participation in any interscholastic activity authorized by the school or school district, regardless of whether the activity is sanctioned by the South Carolina High School League or any other governing body. This change emphasizes the importance of allowing students to engage in extracurricular activities without penalizing them for attendance.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 59-65-90 to ensure that the regulations established by the State Board of Education include provisions for approving student absences for interscholastic activities. It also retains existing requirements for school officials to intervene when students have multiple unlawful absences and outlines the responsibilities of the district board of trustees regarding the approval of absences exceeding ten days. The bill is set to take effect upon the Governor's approval.

Statutes affected:
03/27/2025: 59-5-65, 59-65-90
04/29/2025: 59-5-65, 59-65-90
04/30/2025: 59-5-65, 59-65-90
04/30/2025-A: 59-5-65, 59-65-90
Latest Version: 59-5-65, 59-65-90