South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
H 5201: Safe Schools Act of 2026
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 5201 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on February 18, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Safe Schools Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Fawn Pedalino (Republican), James Teeple (Republican), Shannon Erickson (Republican), Jerry Govan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Referred to Committee on Education.
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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 ENACTING THE "SAFE SCHOOLS ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING ARTICLE 6 TO CHAPTER 63, TITLE 59, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A MULTIJURISDICTIONAL SCHOOL SAFETY TASK FORCE, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY OPERATION PLANS, TO PROVIDE FOR CERTIFIED SCHOOL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS AND REQUIRED LIVE DRILLS, AND TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY SLED, AMONG OTHER THINGS.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fawn Pedalino | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| James Teeple | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 116 |
| Shannon Erickson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 124 |
| Jerry Govan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 93 |
“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
- Introduced and read first time
- Read third time and sent to Senate
- Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
- Roll call Yeas-99 Nays-0
- Read second time
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Govan
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson
- Scrivener's error corrected
- Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works
- Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Teeple
- Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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