Public Institutions of Higher Learning
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-101-680 So As To Provide That A Public Institution Of Higher Learning May Not Condition Or Promise Admissions Or Benefits To Certain Applicants For Certain Support Or Disagreements With Certain Statements Regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Or Associated Issues.
125th General Assembly
A public institution of higher learning shall not require a faculty member or employee of the institution to complete or participate in mandatory training or other educational program regarding diversity, equity, inclusion. A public institution of higher learning shall not take an adverse employment action against a faculty member or employee of the institution for the faculty member's or employee's failure or refusal to participate in such training or program.
| date | time | type | location | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | 00:00 | Hearing | Blatt Room 433 | House E.P.W. Full Committee |
| 2024-03-07 | 00:00 | Hearing | Blatt Room 110 | House E.P.W. Higher Education Subcommittee |
| 2024-02-15 | 00:00 | Hearing | Blatt Room 110 | House E.P.W. Higher Education Subcommittee |
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Referred to Committee on Education |
| 2024-04-02 | Introduced and read first time |
| 2024-03-28 | Roll call Yeas-77 Nays-30 |
| 2024-03-28 | Read third time and sent to Senate |
| 2024-03-28 | Amended |
| 2024-03-27 | Roll call Yeas-84 Nays-30 |
| 2024-03-27 | Read second time |
| 2024-03-27 | Amended |
| 2024-03-27 | Debate adjourned |
| 2024-03-27 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Chapman, Gagnon, Forrest, Oremus, Hixon |
| 2024-03-27 | Debate adjourned |
| 2024-03-26 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Burns, Kilmartin |
| 2024-03-21 | Debate adjourned |
| 2024-03-21 | Requests for debate-Rep |
| 2024-03-20 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Magnuson |
| 2024-03-20 | Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education and Public Works |
| 2024-03-07 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey |
| 2024-02-27 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Taylor |
| 2024-02-14 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Cromer, Beach, Pace |
| 2023-06-07 | Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Murphy, Brewer, Robbins, Gatch, Mitchell, Yow |
| 2023-04-06 | Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works |
| 2023-04-06 | Introduced and read first time |