Committee Report

February 22, 2023

S. 123

Introduced by Senators Hembree, Turner and Malloy

S. Printed 02/22/23--S.

Read the first time January 10, 2023

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The committee on Senate Education

To who was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 123) to create the "Permanent Authorization Joint Resolution of the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act"; and permanently authorizes the Act and repeals, etc., respectfully

Report:

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

GREG HEMBREE for Committee.

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A joint Resolution

TO create the "Permanent Authorization Joint Resolution of the South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act"; and Permanently authorize the Act and repeal former sections as it relates to the repeal and reauthorization of the Act.

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

SECTION 1. The South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness Act, as amended, is permanently authorized. The provisions contained in Section 8 of Act 99 of 1999 relating to reauthorization are hereby repealed.

SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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