South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 3198

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INTRODUCED

January 11, 2001

    H. 3198

Introduced by Reps. Carnell and Klauber

L. Printed 1/11/01--S.

Read the first time January 11, 2001.

            

A BILL

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:

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.

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

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