The bill, H. 4420, is a House Resolution that commends Corey Bedenbaugh, a social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, for his dedication to providing quality education in South Carolina. It recognizes his achievement of being named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year, an honor he received on April 24, 2025, during the South Carolina Department of Education's annual Gala in the Garden. The resolution highlights Bedenbaugh's passion for teaching and his impact on students, as noted by South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.

As part of this recognition, Bedenbaugh received a monetary award of twenty-five thousand dollars and a BMW for one year, during which he will serve as a roving ambassador for the teaching profession. His responsibilities will include attending events, mentoring, and acting as a spokesperson for over sixty-four thousand educators in the state. The resolution concludes with the House of Representatives expressing their best wishes for Bedenbaugh as he embarks on this ambassadorial role.