South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 5483: Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act of 2026

In committee Last action May 13, 2026: Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works

Plain-language summary

H 5483 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on April 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Educator Safety and Classroom Authority Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Shannon Erickson (Republican), Jeff Bradley (Republican), Tim McGinnis (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican), James Teeple (Republican), David Vaughan (Republican), Adam Duncan (Republican), Dianne Mitchell (Republican), John Lastinger (Republican), Lucas Atkinson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Shannon Erickson (Republican); Jeff Bradley (Republican); Tim McGinnis (Republican); Tom Hartnett (Republican); and 6 more.