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COMMITTEE REPORT
April 29, 1999
S. 421
S. Printed 4/29/99--S.
Read the first time January 28, 1999.
To whom was referred a Bill (S. 421), to amend Section 59-149-50, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to eligibility for a LIFE Scholarship, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking the bill in its entirety and inserting the following amendment:
/SECTION 59-149-60 Duration of scholarship.
The student may receive a LIFE Scholarship for not more than ten semesters for a five-year degree program, eight semesters for a four-year degree program, or four semesters for a two-year degree program. In addition, students in order to be eligible for these scholarships must enroll in an eligible institution within two years of graduating from high school. The requirement to enroll in an eligible institution within two years of graduating from high school shall be extended by the number of years an individual serves on active duty in the United States Armed Forces; however, this extension may not exceed four years.
Section 12-6-3385.
(3) 'Student' means an individual enrolled in an institution of higher learning:
(a) eligible for in-state tuition and fees as determined pursuant to Chapter 112 of Title 59 and applicable regulations;
(b) who at the end of the taxable year for which the credit is claimed has completed at least fifteen credit hours a semester, or its equivalent, as determined by the Commission on Higher Education, for every regular semester ending during the applicable taxable year, and who is admitted, enrolled, and classified as a degree-seeking undergraduate or enrolled in a certificate or diploma program of at least one year;
(c) who, within twelve months before enrolling:
(i) graduated from a high school in this State;
(ii) were discharged from United State Armed Forces active duty after enlisting within three months of graduation from high school and serving for a period not to exceed four years.
(iii) successfully completed a high school home school program in this State in the manner required by law; or
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
NIKKI G. SETZLER, for Committee.
TO AMEND SECTION 59-149-50, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR A LIFE SCHOLARSHIP, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A PERSON WHO WAS ON ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES ON OR AFTER MAY, 1995, ALSO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Section 59-149-50(A) of the 1976 Code, as added by Act 418 of 1998, is amended to read:
"(A) To be eligible for a LIFE Scholarship, a student must be either a member of a class graduating from a high school located in this State on or after May, 1995, a home school student who has successfully completed a high school home school program in this State in the manner required by law on or after May, 1995, or a student graduating from a preparatory high school outside this State on or after May, 1995, while a dependent of a parent or guardian who is a legal resident of this State and has custody of the dependent, or a person who was on active duty with the United States Armed Forces on or after May, 1995, and these students must also meet the requirements of subsection (B). In addition, beginning with the 1998-99 school year for those students who graduate from high school on or after May, 1998, the student must have graduated from high school with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade average on a 4.0 scale, and have scored 1000 or better on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or have the equivalent ACT score, 1050 or better beginning with school year 2000-2001, and 1100 or better beginning with school year 2002-2003; provided that if the student is to attend such a public or independent two-year college or university in this State, including a technical college, the SAT requirement does not apply. If a student chooses to attend such a public or independent institution of this State and does not make the required SAT score or the required high school grade point average, as applicable, the student may earn a LIFE Scholarship after his freshman year if he meets the grade point average and semester credit hour requirements of subsection (B)."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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