The bill, S. 817, is a concurrent resolution that congratulates Aiken Scholars Academy in Aiken County for receiving the prestigious 2025 Blue Ribbon School honors from the U.S. Department of Education and for being recognized as one of the top ten high schools in the United States. The resolution highlights the significance of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, which has been in place for over forty years to acknowledge schools for their academic excellence and efforts in closing achievement gaps. Aiken Scholars Academy was selected for this honor due to its leadership in academic performance and measurable progress in student achievement.

The resolution expresses gratitude for the dedication of Aiken Scholars Academy's teachers and administrators, who provide students with access to a challenging curriculum, qualified faculty, and a supportive learning environment. It also notes that students at the academy have the opportunity to attend courses at the University of South Carolina Aiken, allowing them to complete part of their college degrees while still in high school. The resolution concludes by stating that a copy will be presented to the principal of Aiken Scholars Academy, Martha Messick, in recognition of the school's accomplishments.