South Carolina General Assembly
117th Session, 2007-2008

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Bill 3162

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COMMITTEE REPORT

February 6, 2007

H. 3162

Introduced by Reps. Walker, Cotty, Bales and Govan

S. Printed 2/6/07--H.

Read the first time January 9, 2007.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND PUBLIC WORKS

To whom was referred a Bill (H. 3162) to amend Section 59-26-20, as amended, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to duties of the State Board of Education and the Commission on Higher Education, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:

/    SECTION    1.    Section 59-26-20(j) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 307 of 2004, is further amended by adding a new paragraph after the fourth paragraph to read:

"The Commission on Higher Education shall establish, appoint, and maintain the South Carolina Teacher Loan Program Policy Board of Governance. The board must be composed of one member representing each of the following:

(1)    Commission on Higher Education;

(2)    State Board of Education;

(3)    Education Oversight Committee;

(4)    Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement of South Carolina;

(5)    South Carolina Student Loan Corporation;

(6)    South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators;

(7)    a local school district human resources office;

(8)    a public college or university with an approved teacher preparation program; and

(9)    a private college or university with an approved teacher preparation program.

The members of the board representing the public and private colleges or universities shall rotate among those institutions and shall serve a two-year term on the board. Initial appointments must be made by July 1, 2007, at which time the member representing the Commission on Higher Education shall call the first meeting. At the initial meeting a chairman and vice chairman must be elected by a majority vote of the board. The board must be staffed by the Commission on Higher Education and shall meet at least twice annually. The board's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

(i)        establish goals for the Teacher Loan Program;

(ii)    facilitate communication among the cooperating agencies;

(iii)    advocate for the Teacher Loan Program participants; and

(iv)    market the Teacher Loan Program."

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

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

ROBERT E. WALKER for Committee.

            

STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES:

A Cost to the General Fund (See Below)

ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT ON FEDERAL & OTHER FUND EXPENDITURES:

$0 (No additional expenditures or savings are expected)

EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:

Estimated direct costs of this bill would be $7,600 in recurring expenses to provide support for the board meetings. This includes $3,040 to cover board member meeting costs associated with travel and subsistence, $2,560 in staffing, and $2,000 for supplies, postage and printing. Additional staff may be required depending on the extent of marketing and other program activities as directed by the board. If additional staff is needed, CHE estimates a .5 FTE program manager at $41,000 annually plus $2,900 for one time office set-up.

Approved By:

Don Addy

Office of State Budget

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 59-26-20, AS AMENDED, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, SO AS TO ESTABLISH THE SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHER LOAN PROGRAM POLICY BOARD OF GOVERNANCE AND PROVIDE FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AND DUTIES.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 59-26-20(j) of the 1976 Code, as last amended by Act 307 of 2004, is further amended by adding a new paragraph after the forth paragraph to read:

"The Commission on Higher Education shall establish, appoint, and maintain the South Carolina Teacher Loan Program Policy Board of Governance. The board must be composed of one member representing each of the following:

(1)    Commission on Higher Education;

(2)    State Board of Education;

(3)    Education Oversight Committee;

(4)    Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement of South Carolina;

(5)    South Carolina Student Loan Corporation;

(6)    South Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators;

(7)    a public college or university with an approved teacher preparation program; and

(8)    a private college or university with an approved teacher preparation program.

The members of the board representing the public and private colleges or universities shall rotate among those institutions and shall serve a two-year term on the board. Initial appointments must be made by July 1, 2007, at which time the member representing the Commission on Higher Education shall call the first meeting. At the initial meeting a chairman and vice chairman must be elected by a majority vote of the board. The board must be staffed by the Commission on Higher Education and shall meet at least twice annually. The board's responsibilities shall include but not be limited to:

(1)    establish goals for the Teacher Loan Program;

(2)    facilitate communication among the cooperating agencies;

(3)    advocate for the Teacher Loan Program participants; and

(4)    market the Teacher Loan Program."

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

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