South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

H 3631 — Student ID cards

Last action — Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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  • 9 sponsors

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-375, RELATING TO STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DELIVERY OF INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill H 3631 expands the requirement for student identification cards to include not just public but also private schools for all grades from kindergarten through twelfth. Additionally, it provides alternative options for schools that do not issue ID cards, ensuring that students still receive crucial contact information for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and other crisis resources. This change is significant because it broadens access to mental health resources for all students, promoting their well-being and safety in a comprehensive manner.

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2025-2026 Bill 3631 Text of Previous Version (Dec.
12, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3631Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-375, RELATING TO STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DELIVERY OF INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Section 59-1-375 of the S.C.
Code is amended to read:
      Section 59-1-375.  (A) AAny private school or public school, including a charter school, that serves any students in the seventhkindergarten through twelfth grades that issues student identification cards must print on either side of the cards the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The school mustmay also print on either side of the cards the social media platform, telephone number, or text number for at least one additional crisis resource resources selected by the school district or charter school sponsor.
pursuant to the available data regarding local school or community needs, including, but not limited to:
       (1) the Crisis Text Line;
       (2) a local suicide prevention hotline, if available;  or        (3) the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.
    (B) Public and private institutions of higher learning that issue student identification cards must print on either side of the cards the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
The public or private institution of higher learning must also print on either side of the cards the social media platform, telephone number, or text number for at least one additional crisis resourceresources selected by the public or private institution of higher learning.
pursuant to the available data regarding local school or community needs including, but not limited to:
       (1) the Crisis Text Line;
       (2) campus police or security or, if the campus does not have a campus police or security telephone number, the local law enforcement authority;
       (3) a local suicide prevention hotline;  or        (4) the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline.
    (C) This section applies to any student identification card issued for the first time or for replacements to a damaged or lost student identification card.
    (D)(C) Public schools, charter schools, and institutions of higher learning issuing student identification cards pursuant to this section shall annually and prior to the start of each school year certify to their respective governing bodies that the contact information being printed on student identification cards is up to date and reflects the current contact information for crisis resources posted on the South Carolina Department of Mental Health's website.
    (D) Private schools, public schools, charter schools, and institutions of higher learning that do not issue student identification cards shall annually provide the same information required by this section in an alternative, written format.
The information must be made available to students at the time of registration and included:
       (1) on the school website;
       (2) on the home screen of any school computer used by students;
       (3) on the school agenda or calendar;
or        (4) at a suicide prevention awareness activity.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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The bill expands the requirement for student identification cards including suicide prevention information to private schools and clarifies delivery methods for schools that do not issue such cards.

  • Section 59-1-375

    AAny private school or public school, including a charter school, that serves any students in the seventhkindergarten through twelfth grades that issues student identification cards → Any private school or public school, including a charter school, that serves any students in kindergarten through twelfth grades that issues student identification cards

    This change modifies the grade range from 'seventh' to 'kindergarten' to align with the target educational levels.

  • Section 59-1-375

    must print on either side of the cards the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. → must print on either side of the cards the telephone number for the National Suicide Prevention 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

    This change corrects the formatting by adding a space in 'National Suicide Prevention 988'.

  • Section 59-1-375

    mustmay also print on either side of the cards the social media platform, telephone number, or text number for at least one additional crisis resource resources → may also print on either side of the cards the social media platform, telephone number, or text number for at least one additional crisis resource selected by the school district or charter school sponsor.

    This change removes redundant wording and clarifies the decision on additional crisis resources.

  • Section 59-1-375

    that do not issue student identification cards shall annually provide the same information required by this section in an alternative, written format. → that do not issue student identification cards shall annually provide the same information required by this section in an alternative, written format.

    This change creates a new section that mandates non-id card issuing schools provide the required information through alternative methods.

  • Section 59-1-375

    on the home screen of any school computer used by students; → on the home screen of any school computer used by students; or

    This change adds 'or' to clarify that the listed methods are alternatives for delivering information.

Action History

  1. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sessions

  2. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Bauer

  3. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Reese

  4. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Pope

  5. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Ballentine

  6. Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Schuessler

  7. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

  8. Introduced and read first time

  9. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

  10. Prefiled

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (161)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3631 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-1-375, RELATING TO STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE, SO AS TO INCLUDE PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS SERVING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE, AND TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF DELIVERY OF INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS THAT DO NOT ISSUE IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Who sponsors H 3631?
H 3631 is sponsored by Representative Robert T. Reese, Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope, Representative Paula Rawl Calhoon, Representative Beth E. Bernstein, Tiffany R. Spann-Wilder (Democrat), Carla M. Schuessler (Republican), Representative Nathan Ballentine, Representative Heather Bauer, and Representative Heath Sessions.
What is the current status of H 3631?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 12, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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