South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5171: Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5171 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies. Primary sponsor: James Teeple (Republican), Tom Hartnett (Republican), Kathy Landing (Republican), Joe Bustos (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 59-25-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POLICIES AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS 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 |
| Kathy Landing | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Joe Bustos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| 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