South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Concurrent Resolution

S 817: Aiken Scholars Academy

Passed both chambers Last action January 20, 2026: Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence

Plain-language summary

S 817 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Aiken Scholars Academy. Primary sponsor: Tom Young (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Tom Alexander (Republican), Karl Allen (Democratic), Sean Bennett (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Lee Bright (Republican), Chip Campsen (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican), J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Ronnie Cromer (Republican), Tom Davis (Republican), Tameika Isaac Devine (Democratic), Jason Elliott (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Mike Gambrell (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Jeffrey Graham (Democratic), Larry Grooms (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Brad Hutto (Democratic), Darrell Jackson (Democratic), Michael Johnson (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Shane Martin (Republican), Shane Massey (Republican), Margie Bright Matthews (Democratic), Russell Ott (Democratic), Harvey Peeler (Republican), Luke Rankin (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Ronnie Sabb (Democratic), Everett Stubbs (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Deon Tedder (Democratic), Ross Turner (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Overture Walker (Democratic), Kent Williams (Democratic), Jeff Zell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 20, 2026): Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Tom Young (Republican); Brian Adams (Republican); Tom Alexander (Republican); Karl Allen (Democratic); and 42 more.