South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 4590: Purple Star School Program
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4590 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on December 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Purple Star School Program. Primary sponsor: Doug Gilliam (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican), Tommy Pope (Republican), Carla Schuessler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): 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 59-46-60 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTH CAROLINA PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPLICATION PROCESS, AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISPLAY OF THE PURPLE STAR SCHOOL DESIGNATION.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Gilliam | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Cody Mitchell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tommy Pope | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| 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
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Prefiled