Senate Amendment 4
S 62 - Session 126 (2025-2026)
Education Scholarship Trust Fund

Senators JACKSON and GRAHAM proposes the following amendment (SMIN-62.MW0001S):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 9, by striking Section 59-8-150(A)(2) and (3) and inserting:

  (2) hold a valid occupancy permit if required by the municipality in which the education service provider is located; and
  (3) not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin. This item shall not be interpreted to preclude any independent or religious educational provider from exercising an exemption allowed under federal law; and
  (4)(3) conduct criminal background checks on employees and exclude from employment anyone who:
   (a) is not permitted by state law to work in a school;
   (b) reasonably might pose a threat to the safety of students; or
   (c) is listed on federal, state, or other central child abuse registries.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.