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05/03/2026 · Kershaw County

SC House OKs Expanded School Choice, Eyes Universal Access

The South Carolina House has passed a landmark bill restoring and supercharging school choice after a state Supreme Court ruling derailed the program last year. With scholarships jumping to $7,500 and paths to universal eligibility, families from Charleston to Greenville could soon control their children's education. The measure now awaits Senate action and Gov. Henry McMaster's signature.

05/03/2026

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SC House Pushes Tax Credits to Boost School Choice Options

The South Carolina House has advanced legislation offering refundable tax credits up to $8,500 per child for private, parochial or home schooling, aiming to empower parents statewide. As bills like H.306 and H.50 gain traction in the 2025-2026 session, proponents tout expanded access while critics eye impacts on public school funding. With caps on credits and first-come claims, the push signals a transformative shift in Palmetto State education.

05/02/2026

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