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Bill 3198

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      3198
Ratification Number:              4
Act Number:                       144
Type of Legislation:              General Bill GB
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010109
Primary Sponsor:                  Carnell
All Sponsors:                     Carnell and Klauber
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\nbd\11132ac01.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010117
Governor's Action:                U  Became law without signature of 
                                  Governor
Date of Governor's Action:        20010206
Subject:                          Greenwood County School Districts 50 and 
                                  51, to charge and collect incidental fees from 
                                  pupils


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
------  20011116  Act No. A144
------  20010206  Unsigned, became law without
                  signature of Governor
------  20010130  Ratified R4
Senate  20010117  Read third time, enrolled for
                  ratification
Senate  20010116  Read second time, unanimous consent for
                  third reading on Wednesday, 20010117
Senate  20010111  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on local and uncontested
                  Calendar without reference
House   20010111  Read third time, sent to Senate
House   20010110  Read second time
House   20010109  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference


              Versions of This Bill
Revised on January 9, 2001 - Word format
Revised on January 11, 2001 - Word format

(A144, R4, H3198)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS 50 AND 51 OF GREENWOOD COUNTY TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

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

Incidental fees

SECTION 1. (A) School Districts 50 and 51 of Greenwood County are authorized to charge and collect incidental fees from pupils to help pay the costs of items used by students including, but not limited to, textbooks, school supplies, and special courses, programs, or activities in which students participate provided the following criteria are met:

(1) the fee must be necessary to meet the expenses of the district;

(2) the fee must be reasonable; and

(3) the items for which the fee is charged must be part of the district's educational program.

(B) The districts may not deny a student the right to attend school or be promoted because of failure to pay the fees authorized under this act.

(C) The boards of trustees shall establish procedures and guidelines for the waiver of the fees authorized by this act for those students who are eligible for free or reduced lunches.

Time effective

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

Ratified the 30th day of January, 2001.

Became law without the signature of the Governor -- 2/6/01.

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