South Carolina bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
South Carolina H 5201
Safe Schools Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the South Carolina legislature· description
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MULTIJURISDICTIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY TASK FORCE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED SCHOOL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS AND REQUIRED LIVE DRILLS, AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY SLED, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 House | Passage of Bill | pass | Set your home in South Carolina to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Committee on Education - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and read first time - Apr 24, 2026 · House
Read third time and sent to Senate - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Roll call Yeas-99 Nays-0 - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Read second time - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan - Apr 21, 2026 · House
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson - Apr 20, 2026 · Legislature
Scrivener's error corrected - Apr 16, 2026 · House
Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple - Feb 18, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works - Feb 18, 2026 · House
Introduced and read first time