The bill S. 583 aims to amend Section 40-19-250 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the continuing education requirements for licensees of the Board of Funeral Examiners. The proposed changes revise the physical attendance requirements for continuing education instruction, specifying that licensees must attend a minimum of four credit hours annually, with one hour dedicated to ethics in funeral service. The bill stipulates that three of the required hours can be completed through correspondence courses, while at least two of the four hours must involve physical attendance at a designated location.

Additionally, the bill defines "physical attendance" as being physically present at a designated location for instruction, explicitly excluding virtual or remote formats. It also provides an exemption from the continuing education requirement for individuals who have been licensed for thirty years or more and are sixty years old or older, provided they are not the manager of record at a funeral home or establishment. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
04/16/2025: 40-19-250
04/24/2025: 40-19-250
Latest Version: 40-19-250