South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5165: Special Education Directors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5165 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Special Education Directors. Primary sponsor: James Teeple (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican), Joe Bustos (Republican), Kathy Landing (Republican), Heath Sessions (Republican), Greg Ford (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works.
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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 59-21-545 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR DIRECTORS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION OR INDIVIDUALS SERVING IN EQUIVALENT ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES WITH PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SERVICES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Teeple | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Tom Hartnett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Joe Bustos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Kathy Landing | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Heath Sessions | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Greg Ford | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
- Introduced and read first time