South Carolina · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
S 565: Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 565 is a bill introduced in the South Carolina Senate on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Excused student absences for Veteran's Day activities. Primary sponsor: Everett Stubbs (Republican), Billy Garrett (Republican), Mike Reichenbach (Republican), Greg Hembree (Republican), Brian Adams (Republican), Matt Leber (Republican), Josh Kimbrell (Republican), Ed Sutton (Democratic), Rex Rice (Republican), Nutt, Carlisle Kennedy (Republican), Jeff Zell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 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 AMENDING SECTION 59-29-120, RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND VETERAN'S DAY ACTIVITIES, SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO EXCUSE STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUCH ACTIVITIES.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Stubbs | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Billy Garrett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Mike Reichenbach | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Greg Hembree | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Brian Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 44 |
| Matt Leber | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 41 |
| Josh Kimbrell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Ed Sutton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Rex Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Nutt | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carlisle Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Jeff Zell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“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