South Carolina General Assembly
110th Session, 1993-1994

Bill 3567

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter 

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               House
Bill Number:                    3567
Primary Sponsor:                G. Brown
Committee Number:               30
Type of Legislation:            GB
Subject:                        Veterans' Day, schools to
                                observe
Residing Body:                  House
Current Committee:              Ways and Means
Computer Document Number:       BBM/10281JM.93
Introduced Date:                19930224    
Last History Body:              House
Last History Date:              19930224    
Last History Type:              Introduced, read first time,
                                referred to Committee
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   G. Brown
                                     Baxley
                                     McLeod
Type of Legislation:            General Bill
History


Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN  Leg Involved
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3567  House   19930224      Introduced, read first time,    30
                            referred to Committee
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A BILL

TO REQUIRE THE STATE-SUPPORTED INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF THE STATE TO OBSERVE THE VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY AS PART OF THEIR HOLIDAY SCHEDULE.

Whereas, Veterans Day is a legal holiday in South Carolina; and

Whereas, this holiday solemnly commemorates the valor and sacrifices of veterans and is highly deserving of observance across South Carolina; and

Whereas, South Carolina schools teach their students about the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and also teach appreciation for living in the land of freedom and respect for those who fought and died to preserve that freedom; and

Whereas, communities celebrate Veterans Day with patriotic parades, speeches, and ceremonies; and

Whereas, Veterans Day is not observed as a holiday by the public schools in this State or the state-supported colleges and universities, but if it were so observed students would be able to participate in or observe patriotic parades or ceremonies held in tribute to those who fought and died to preserve the freedom this country enjoys. Now, therefore,

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

SECTION 1. The state-supported institutions of higher learning and the school districts of the State shall observe the Veterans Days holiday as part of their holiday schedule.

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

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