The bill S. 725 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by modifying Sections 8-11-610 and 59-25-47 to prohibit department heads and local school districts or charter schools from establishing restricted leave periods during which employees are not allowed to take annual leave. Specifically, the bill states that department heads may not impose such restrictions on annual leave for state employees, and similarly, local school districts and charter schools are barred from including provisions in employment contracts that would restrict annual leave periods.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that instructional personnel at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind are entitled to annual leave in the same manner as state employees, with the same prohibition on restricted leave periods. This legislation is designed to ensure that employees have the flexibility to utilize their earned annual leave without facing arbitrary restrictions from their employers. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 8-11-610, 59-25-47
Latest Version: 8-11-610, 59-25-47