South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 3264: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Pilot Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 3264 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Pilot Program. Primary sponsor: Seth Rose (Democratic), Heather Bauer (Democratic), Brandon Newton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-444 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM ON MEDIA LITERACY AND CRITICAL THINKING INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Rose | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Heather Bauer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Brandon Newton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: B.Newton
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Prefiled