South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution
S 289: Hurricane Helene School Day Forgiveness
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 289 is a joint resolution introduced in the South Carolina Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Hurricane Helene School Day Forgiveness. Primary sponsor: Shane Martin (Republican), Tom Alexander (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2025): 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 JOINT RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE THAT A LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT THAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS MAKE UP FULL DAYS MISSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL SEVEN DAYS PROVIDED THAT THE FULL DAYS OF MISSED SCHOOL WERE ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE HELENE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Martin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Tom Alexander | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
“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