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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 13, 2015
H. 3849
S. Printed 5/13/15--S.
Read the first time March 24, 2015.
To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3849) to amend the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, by adding Section 59-26-45 so as to exempt personally identifiable information in certain evaluations of public school, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
JOHN E. COURSON for Committee.
Fiscal Impact Summary
This bill would have no impact on the general fund, federal funds, or other funds.
State Expenditure
The bill amends Section 59-26-45 to exempt educator evaluations that include personally identifiable information from public disclosure under provisions of Chapter 4, Title 30.
The State Department of Education indicates this bill would have no expenditure impact to the general fund, federal fund, or other funds.
Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-26-45 SO AS TO EXEMPT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION IN CERTAIN EVALUATIONS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATORS AND STUDENT TEACHERS FROM PUBLIC DISCLOSURE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Chapter 26, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-26-45. To promote candid feedback for continuous improvement of teaching and learning, records relating to educator evaluation that include personally identifiable information are exempt from disclosure under the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 30."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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