COMMITTEE REPORT

February 14, 2018

S. 937

Introduced by Senators Hutto and M.B. Matthews

S. Printed 2/14/18--S.    [SEC 2/15/18 2:20 PM]

Read the first time January 25, 2018.

            

THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

To whom was referred a Bill (S. 937) to amend Section 59-53-600(a) and (b) of the 1976 Code, relating to the temporary devolution of powers, duties, and obligations vested, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

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

HARVEY S. PEELER, Sr. for Committee.

            

A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 59-53-600(A) AND (B) OF THE 1976 CODE, RELATING TO THE TEMPORARY DEVOLUTION OF POWERS, DUTIES, AND OBLIGATIONS VESTED IN THE DENMARK TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION TO THE STATE BOARD FOR TECHNICAL COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION, TO EXTEND THE DEVOLUTION TO JANUARY 1, 2019, FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2018, AND TO PROVIDE THAT SECTION 59-53-600 IS REPEALED ON JANUARY 1, 2019.

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

SECTION    1.    Section 59-53-600(A) and (B) of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

"Section 59-53-600.    (A)    Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, during the time period beginning May 1, 2017, and ending November 1, 2018 January 1, 2019, all powers, duties, and obligations vested in the Denmark Technical College Area Commission, as provided in this article, are devolved upon and become the powers, duties, and obligations of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. The state board shall consult with and receive input from the Denmark Technical College Area Commission. On November 1, 2018 January 1, 2019, all powers, duties, and obligations vested in the State Board pursuant to this section shall revert back to the Denmark Technical College Area Commission.

(B)    During the eighteen-month twenty-month period beginning on May 1, 2017, the state board shall provide quarterly status reports to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee concerning its activities in relation to Denmark Technical College, its operations, financial standing, recruitment and retention of students, actions taken to stabilize the college, and any other matters the state board deems relevant."

SECTION    2.    Section 59-53-600 of the 1976 Code is repealed January 1, 2019.

SECTION    3.    This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.