South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

S 645 — Corey Bedenbaugh Teacher of the Year

Last action — Introduced and adopted

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

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Summary

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COREY BEDENBAUGH FOR BEING NAMED THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The recently amended version of Bill S 645 now includes a resolution congratulating Corey Bedenbaugh as the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. The bill details his educational background, teaching experience, and commitment to his students, showcasing programs he initiated such as a mentorship program for young men. This change is significant because it highlights the importance of recognizing and celebrating outstanding educators, which can inspire others in the teaching profession and promote a positive image of education in South Carolina.

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2025-2026 Bill 645 Text of Previous Version (May.
06, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 645Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A senate RESOLUTION   TO CONGRATULATE Corey Bedenbaugh FOR being named the South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
  Whereas, the South Carolina Senate is pleased to learn that Corey Bedenbaugh has been named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Bedenbaugh earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix and is in his eleventh year of teaching.
Before his tenure at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, he taught for several years at Pelion Middle School;
and   Whereas, known for his dedication and unwavering commitment to his students, Mr.
Bedenbaugh is making a lasting impact as an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School;
and   Whereas, Mr.
Bedenbaugh is committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom, serving as a junior varsity girls basketball coach, sponsoring the school's student council and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and creating the program "Bow Ties with Bedenbaugh," a mentorship program that teaches life skills to young men;
and   Whereas, through his work, Mr.
Bedenbaugh continues to shape the next generation with integrity, compassion, and purpose;
and   Whereas, the Senate is grateful for Mr.
Bedenbaugh's dedicated service to the people and the State of South Carolina and takes great pleasure in saluting him for being named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.  Now, therefore,   Be it resolved by the Senate:
  That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate Corey Bedenbaugh for being named the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year.
  Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Corey Bedenbaugh.
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What does S 645 do?
A SENATE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE COREY BEDENBAUGH FOR BEING NAMED THE 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR.
Who sponsors S 645?
S 645 is sponsored by Senator Carlisle Kennedy, Senator A. Shane Massey, and Senator Billy Garrett.
What is the current status of S 645?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced May 06, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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