South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5171 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-25-70 SO AS TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER POLICIES AND TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS AND SERVICES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 45)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies

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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 45)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 45)

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5171 do?
Uniform Substitute Teacher Policies
Who sponsors H 5171?
H 5171 is sponsored by Representative Greg Ford, Representative Heath Sessions, Representative Joseph M. "Joe" Bustos, Representative Kathy Landing, Representative Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr., and Representative James E. Teeple.
What is the current status of H 5171?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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