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Bill 3685

                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      3685
Ratification Number:              84
Act Number:                       137
Type of Legislation:              General Bill GB
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010308
Primary Sponsor:                  Hayes
All Sponsors:                     Hayes and M. Hines
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\nbd\11334ac01.doc
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:     20010418
Governor's Action:                U  Became law without signature of 
                                  Governor
Date of Governor's Action:        20010530
Subject:                          Dillon County School Districts, to charge 
                                  and collect incidental fees from pupils


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
------  20011116  Act No. A137
------  20010530  Unsigned, became law without
                  signature of Governor
------  20010523  Ratified R84
Senate  20010418  Read third time, enrolled for
                  ratification
Senate  20010417  Read second time, unanimous consent
                  for third reading on Wednesday,
                  20010418
Senate  20010322  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Local and Uncontested
                  Calendar without reference
House   20010320  Read third time, sent to Senate
House   20010312  Read second time
House   20010308  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference


              Versions of This Bill
Revised on March 8, 2001 - Word format
Revised on March 22, 2001 - Word format

(A137, R84, H3685)

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 2, AND 3 OF DILLON COUNTY 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:

Authority to charge incidental fees; fee waivers

SECTION 1. (A) School Districts 1, 2, and 3 of Dillon County are 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 if the:

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

(2) fee is reasonable; and

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

(B) The districts 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 boards of trustees 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.

Time effective

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

Ratified the 23rd day of May, 2001.

Became law without the signature of the Governor -- 5/30/01.

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