The bill H. 5177 proposes an amendment to the South Carolina Code of Laws, specifically Section 59-103-15, to authorize the establishment of an Applied Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management degree at Trident Technical College. This degree program must first receive approval from the Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and then from the Commission on Higher Education. The bill stipulates that the implementation of this degree program is contingent upon the condition that no new state general funds are appropriated for its operations.

In addition to the new degree program, the bill also includes provisions for an Applied Baccalaureate in Advanced Manufacturing Technology degree, which is similarly subject to the same approval process and funding conditions. The overall intent of the bill is to expand educational opportunities in culinary arts and advanced manufacturing while ensuring that these programs do not require additional state funding. The act will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
02/12/2026: 59-103-15
Latest Version: 59-103-15