The bill S. 583 proposes amendments to 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 key changes include a revision of the physical attendance requirements for continuing education instruction. Specifically, the bill stipulates that licensees must complete a minimum of four credit hours annually, with one hour dedicated to ethics in funeral service. Of these four hours, three can be obtained through correspondence courses, while at least two hours must involve physical attendance at a designated location.

Additionally, the bill defines "physical attendance" as being physically present at a designated location for continuing education instruction, explicitly excluding virtual or remote formats. The legislation also provides an exemption from these continuing education requirements 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, establishment, or mortuary. 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