The bill H. 5225, introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives, aims to declare February 28, 2026, as "Rosenwald School Day" in South Carolina. This resolution honors the legacy of the Rosenwald Schools, which were established through a challenge grant fund initiated by Julius Rosenwald and Booker T. Washington between 1912 and 1923. These schools played a significant role in providing education to African American students across the Southeast, with 486 schools built in South Carolina alone, ensuring that many African American children had access to education during the early 20th century.

The resolution highlights the importance of Rosenwald Schools not only as educational institutions but also as community hubs that contributed to the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. It acknowledges the efforts of African American communities that matched donations to build these schools and emphasizes the need to protect and restore the remaining Rosenwald School buildings and sites, which are considered invaluable cultural resources.