South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina H 5008
South Carolina Fostering Futures Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Schuessler (Republican)
- Bernstein (Democratic)
- Calhoon (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "SOUTH CAROLINA FOSTERING FUTURES ACT" BY ADDING ARTICLE 11 TO CHAPTER 111, TITLE 59, SO AS TO REQUIRE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION TO WAIVE TUITION AND FEES FOR CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER YOUTH; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND LIMITS; AND TO REQUIRE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT AND REPORTING.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means - Jan 22, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time