South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

H 3244 — Digital resources alignment with approved curriculums

Last action — Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-488 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL INTERNET WEBSITES, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROPOSED FOR USE ON SCHOOL-ISSUED DIGITAL DEVICES TO ENSURE THEIR ALIGNMENT TO CURRICULUM APPROVED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP A PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SUCH APPROVAL.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

51 added · 4 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill H 3244 now requires the South Carolina Department of Education to review and approve all internet websites, applications, and software proposed for use on school-issued devices, ensuring that they align with the approved school curriculum. Additionally, it specifies that any platforms allowing student-to-student communication, like chat or messaging functions, will not be approved. This change is important as it aims to improve the safety and educational relevance of digital tools used in classrooms, helping to ensure that students have access only to appropriate and useful online resources.

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06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 3244Indicates 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 ADDING SECTION 59-1-488 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL INTERNET WEBSITES, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROPOSED FOR USE ON SCHOOL-ISSUED DIGITAL DEVICES TO ENSURE THEIR ALIGNMENT TO CURRICULUM APPROVED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP A PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SUCH APPROVAL.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Article 5, Chapter 1, Title 59 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 59-1-488.  (A) The State Department of Education shall review and approve all internet websites, computer applications, and other computer software proposed for use on school-issued digital devices to ensure the website, application, or software is aligned to curriculum approved for use in schools.
The department:
       (1) may not approve websites, applications, and software that include the capability of student-to-student communication such as chat functions, direct messages, or private messaging;
and        (2) may approve websites, applications, and software that include email capability, the means for the teacher to communicate directly to an individual student or a group of students, and the means for students to communicate collectively to all students in a course in which they are enrolled.
    (B) School districts may not issue digital devices for student use:
       (1) that contain any applications and other software lacking approval required in subsection (A);
and        (2) unless the device has filters or other means to prevent the access of websites or the downloading of applications or software lacking approval required in subsection (A).
    (C) Public school students are prohibited from accessing websites, or downloading or installing software or computer applications that are not approved by the department as provided in subsection (A).
    (D) The department shall develop a procedure through which teachers, administrators, or district-level staff may seek preapproval or approval for the use of specific internet websites, computer applications, and computer software aligned with curriculum pursuant to subsection (A).
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

  2. Introduced and read first time

  3. Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works

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Not signed on (167)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 3244 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 59-1-488 SO AS TO PROVIDE THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE ALL INTERNET WEBSITES, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, AND OTHER COMPUTER SOFTWARE PROPOSED FOR USE ON SCHOOL-ISSUED DIGITAL DEVICES TO ENSURE THEIR ALIGNMENT TO CURRICULUM APPROVED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS, TO PROVIDE RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STUDENTS, AND TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT SHALL DEVELOP A PROCEDURE FOR DISTRICT PERSONNEL TO OBTAIN SUCH APPROVAL.
Who sponsors H 3244?
H 3244 is sponsored by Representative Brandon Guffey, Representative Chris Wooten, and Representative Thomas E. "Tommy" Pope.
What is the current status of H 3244?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 05, 2024. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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