The bill H. 4559 seeks to amend Section 4-9-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, which pertains to the powers of county councils regarding public school education. The amendment clarifies that school districts are responsible for calculating, levying, and collecting taxes based on the properly established millage. This change removes the county council's role in including the established millage in property tax bills, thereby shifting the responsibility entirely to the individual school districts.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions that prevent county councils from gaining additional powers over public school education and ensures that school districts and boards of trustees continue to perform their statutory functions as prescribed by state law. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
05/08/2025: 4-9-70
Latest Version: 4-9-70