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Committee Report

March 11, 2026

 

S. 711

 

Introduced by Senator Johnson

 

S. Printed 3/11/26--S.

Read the first time January 13, 2026

 

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The committee on Senate Education

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 711) to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by amending Section 59-63-60, relating to school guards requirements, so as to provide authority to direct and control traffic, etc., respectfully

Report:

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, SECTION 1, by striking Section 59-63-60 and inserting:

    Section 59-63-60.  No person charged with the responsibility of assisting school children to cross streets near schools shall engage in such activity unless he is attired with some type of garment or equipment that can be clearly seen by the driver of an approaching motor vehicle. Such individuals shall have the authority to direct and control traffic on public roadways near schools for the purpose of reducing traffic congestion related to student drop-off or pick-up. The school district official of each school district who is responsible for supervising such personnel shall be responsible for seeing that such persons within his district are furnished with the articles required by this section and that such persons receive appropriate training pertaining to traffic safety. The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy shall provide training to certified law enforcement officers to enable such officers to instruct designated individuals within school districts in the safe direction and control of traffic.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

 

GREG HEMBREE for Committee.

 

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A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-60, RELATING TO SCHOOL GUARDS REQUIREMENTS, SO AS TO PROVIDE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT AND CONTROL TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS NEAR SCHOOLS.

 

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

 

SECTION 1.  Section 59-63-60 of the S.C. Code is amended to read:

 

    Section 59-63-60.  No person charged with the responsibility of assisting school children to cross streets near schools shall engage in such activity unless he is attired with some type of garment or equipment that can be clearly seen by the driver of an approaching motor vehicle. Such individuals shall have the authority to direct and control traffic on public roadways near schools for the purpose of reducing traffic congestion related to student drop-off or pick-up. The school district official of each school district who is responsible for supervising such personnel shall be responsible for seeing that such persons within his district are furnished with the articles required by this section and that such persons receive appropriate training pertaining to traffic safety.

 

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

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