The bill H. 4559 seeks to amend Section 4-9-70 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically regarding the powers of county councils in relation to public school education. The amendment clarifies that while county councils have the authority to determine the method of establishing school tax millage, the responsibility for calculating, levying, and collecting the tax based on the established millage will now fall solely on individual school districts. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure that school districts manage their own tax collections without county council involvement in property tax bills.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the county council will no longer include the established millage in the property tax bills they levy and collect. This shift emphasizes the autonomy of school districts in financial matters related to their millage rates, thereby potentially enhancing their ability to manage educational funding more effectively. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

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