South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5309 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING CHAPTER 64 TO TITLE 59 SO AS TO ENACT THE "INTERSTATE TEACHER MOBILITY COMPACT," TO PROVIDE THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA HEREBY ENTERS THE COMPACT WITH ANY AND ALL STATES LEGALLY JOINING THEREIN ACCORDING TO THE TERMS OF THE COMPACT, AND TO ADOPT THE TERMS OF THE COMPACT IN ITS SUBSTANTIAL FORM.

Last action — Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 182)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes South Carolina's participation in the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.

This legislation allows South Carolina to join the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, which facilitates easier teacher licensure across states. It aims to streamline the process for teachers moving between states and support military spouses.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a teacher, this compact could make it easier for you to work in different states.
  • Families: Military families may benefit from expedited licensure for spouses seeking teaching positions.

Summary

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Recommitted to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 182)

  2. Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 41)

  3. Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 155)

  4. Debate adjourned (House Journal-page 171)

  5. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Henderson-Myers

  6. Requests for debate-Rep(s). Frank, Harris, Whhite, Edgerton, Beach, Cromer, Gilreath, D Mitchell (House Journal-page 46)

  7. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Hartnett

  8. Scrivener's error corrected

  9. Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 20)

  10. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 6)

  11. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 6)

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5309 do?
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Who sponsors H 5309?
H 5309 is sponsored by Representative Shannon S. Erickson, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., and Henderson-Myers, Rosalyn D..
What is the current status of H 5309?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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