South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 3619


Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      3619
Type of Legislation:              General Bill GB
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010222
Primary Sponsor:                  G. Brown
All Sponsors:                     G. Brown and Lucas
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\skb\18214sd01.doc
Residing Body:                    Senate
Subject:                          Lee County School Districts, to charge 
                                  and collect incidental fees from pupils


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20010301  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on local and uncontested
                  Calendar without reference
House   20010228  Read third time, sent to Senate
House   20010227  Read second time
House   20010222  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference


              Versions of This Bill
Revised on February 22, 2001 - Word format
Revised on March 1, 2001 - Word format

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INTRODUCED

March 1, 2001

    H. 3619

Introduced by Reps. G. Brown and Lucas

L. Printed 3/1/01--S.

Read the first time March 1, 2001.

            

A BILL

TO AUTHORIZE THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CHARGE AND COLLECT INCIDENTAL FEES FROM PUPILS AND TO PROVIDE A WAIVER OF THESE FEES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    (A)    The Lee County School District is authorized to charge and collect incidental fees from pupils to help pay the costs of items used by students including, but not limited to, textbooks, school supplies, and special courses, programs, or activities in which students participate provided the following criteria are met:

        (1)    the fee must be necessary to meet the expenses of the district;

        (2)    the fee must be reasonable; and

        (3)    the items for which the fee is charged must be part of the district's educational program.

    (B)    The district may not deny a student the right to attend school or be promoted because of failure to pay the fees authorized under this act.

    (C)    The board of trustees of the district shall establish procedures and guidelines for the waiver of the fees authorized by this act for those students who are eligible for free or reduced lunches.

SECTION    2.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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