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South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

H 5311: Charter School Playoffs

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

H 5311 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina House on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Charter School Playoffs. Primary sponsor: Kevin Hardee (Republican), Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Richie Yow (Republican), Cody Mitchell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 4, 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 59-40-53 SO AS TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BRACKET FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS IN INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS AND TO PROVIDE POSTSEASON RANKING, SEEDING, AND ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 59-40-50, RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS, SO AS TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kevin HardeePrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse105
Lucas AtkinsonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse57
Richie YowPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse53
Cody MitchellPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse65

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
  2. Introduced and read first time

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source