"In South Carolina...state lawmakers are currently debating S.935/H.3976, legislation that would provide families w/ income below 200% of the poverty line access to education scholarship accounts...."
"The latest bill in the 'school choice' initiative aims to allow families to pick which public school to attend in their district or in another district."
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"The Senate bill is intended to provide opportunities for children whose needs are not being met by public schools, but whose parents cannot afford private education options."
South Carolina legislators are considering a bill that would provide scholarships for students from low- and middle-income families.
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"A proposal that could send South Carolina parents roughly $7,000 yearly for private K-12 education represents the latest in an 18-year push by school choice advocates, with the pandemic adding to arguments on both sides."
"Although all kids have been impacted by COVID...the children at greatest risk are also the ones who are paying the greatest price." - @Ellen_Weaver of @PalmettoPromise discusses school closures on the #StoryOfTheDay.
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South Carolina School District Officials Report 45% Increase in Suicide Assessments, 50% Rise in Violent Threats Over 2 Years
via @libbystanford
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"There has been a 45% increase in suicide assessments, a 50% increase in incidents of students threatening others & an 18% rise in fights at middle & high schools this year compared w/ the same period in 2019, according to data presented during the 12/13 school board meeting."
South Carolina School District Officials Report 45% Increase in Suicide Assessments, 50% Rise in Violent Threats Over 2 Years
via @libbystanford
https://t.co/8bI3yM563C
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