South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 537: School District Grading Policies
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 537 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: School District Grading Policies. Primary sponsor: Michael Johnson (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Wes Climer (Republican), Ross Turner (Republican), Rex Rice (Republican), Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), J.D. Chaplin (Republican), Nutt, Everett Stubbs (Republican), Allen Blackmon (Republican), Russell Ott (Democratic), Lee Bright (Republican), Tom Young (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican), Stephen Goldfinch (Republican), Danny Verdin (Republican), Sean Bennett (Republican), Tom Corbin (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Tom Fernandez (Republican), Richard Cash (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 3, 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 BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-29-250 SO AS TO PROHIBIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM REQUIRING TEACHERS TO ASSIGN A MINIMUM GRADE OR SCORE THAT EXCEEDS THE STUDENT'S ACTUAL PERFORMANCE.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Wes Climer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Ross Turner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| J.D. Chaplin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Allen Blackmon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Russell Ott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Lee Bright | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Tom Young | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Stephen Goldfinch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Danny Verdin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Sean Bennett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Tom Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Greg Hembree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Tom Fernandez | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Richard Cash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
“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