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INTRODUCED

February 3, 2015

S. 364

Introduced by Education Committee

S. Printed 2/3/15--H.

Read the first time February 3, 2015.

            

A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE REQUIRING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPROVE THE STATE READING PROFICIENCY PLAN FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2015, AS PROVIDED IN ACT 284 OF 2014, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "SOUTH CAROLINA READ TO SUCCEED ACT", TO JUNE 15, 2015.

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

SECTION    1.    The deadline in Section 59-155-140(A)(1) of the 1976 Code requiring the State Board of Education to approve the State Reading Proficiency Plan, as provided in Section 1 of Act 284 of 2014, also known as the "South Carolina Read to Succeed Act", is extended from February 1, 2015, to June 15, 2015.

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