South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4068: Suspensions of students in publicly-funded preschools
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4068 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Suspensions of students in publicly-funded preschools. Primary sponsor: Paula Calhoon (Republican), Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Carla Schuessler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 6, 2025): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler.
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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 59-63-285 SO AS TO DEFINE TERMS RELATED TO THE SUSPENSION OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ADMINISTRATORS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF, TO REQUIRE EFFORTS TOWARD MAINTAINING STUDENT ENROLLMENT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELEVANT DATA COLLECTION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Calhoon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Beth Bernstein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
| Carla Schuessler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
“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: Schuessler
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time