South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006

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Bill 204

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COMMITTEE REPORT

May 11, 2005

S. 204

Introduced by Senator J. Verne Smith

S. Printed 5/11/05--H.

Read the first time February 3, 2005.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 204) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 59-150-375 so as to provide that certain visual or hearing impaired students may receive, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:

ROBERT W. HARRELL, JR. for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-150-375 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN VISUAL OR HEARING IMPAIRED STUDENTS MAY RECEIVE STATE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO ATTEND CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE INSTITUTIONS.

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

SECTION    1.    Chapter 15, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 59-150-375.    A visual or hearing impaired student who qualifies for state scholarship funds pursuant to Chapter 149 of Title 59, Section 59-104-20, Section 59-150-360, or Section 59-150-370 may receive state scholarship funds to attend an out-of-state institution that specializes in educating visual or hearing impaired students if the Commission on Higher Education certifies the student's impairment and that no in-state institution exists to specifically meet the student's need."

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

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