South Carolina General Assembly
118th Session, 2009-2010

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Bill 961


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A BILL

TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL HAVE OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES IN REGARD TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF PARAGRAPH 1.8, SECTION 1, PART IB OF ACT 23 OF 2009, RELATING TO EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN OF LAWFUL SCHOOL AGE RESIDING IN A FOSTER HOME, GROUP HOME, ORPHANAGE, OR STATE-OPERATED HEALTH CARE FACILITY.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    The State Department of Education shall have oversight responsibilities in regard to the implementation of the education programs and processes provided by the provisions of Paragraph 1.8, Section 1, Part IB of Act 23 of 2009, relating to education programs for children of lawful school age residing in a foster home, group home, orphanage, or state-operated health care facility.

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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