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Legislative update: bills would expand scholarships, livestreaming and modify certification, district told
Summary
Miss Lake briefed the Newberry County Board on several state bills that could affect district policy and funding, including a scholarship expansion, new livestreaming requirements, certification changes and security staffing rules.
Miss Lake provided the board with a legislative update April 19, 2025, highlighting several bills under consideration at the state level and noting she can provide a complete list by email.
Miss Lake summarized key provisions she described in Senate Bill 60 as a revised scholarship program that, if it survives legal challenges, would provide scholarships of $7,500 per student and cap initial eligibility at 10,000 students for the 2025‑26 school year for households earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level (approximately $96,450…
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