The bill, H. 5124, is a House Resolution recognizing and honoring Kelli Overcash, the principal of Kershaw Elementary School in Lancaster County, for being named the 2026 South Carolina Elementary School Principal of the Year. The resolution highlights her nearly decade-long service at Kershaw Elementary, where she has demonstrated a people-first leadership approach, championing teachers and empowering students to reach their full potential. Under her guidance, the school has achieved significant accomplishments, including improved staff retention and receiving "Excellent" ratings from the South Carolina State Department of Education for three consecutive years.

The resolution commends Mrs. Overcash for her dedication to education and her role as a community leader, noting her previous recognition as the 2025 Lancaster County School District Principal of the Year. It emphasizes her commitment to equity and opportunity in education, as well as the positive impact she has made on academic achievement within her school. The resolution concludes by expressing the House of Representatives' pride in her accomplishments and the recognition she has brought to her school and community. A copy of the resolution will be presented to Kelli Overcash.