Lawmakers push bill to suspend teens licenses for dropout risk
A South Carolina House subcommittee approved a measure to suspend the driver's licenses of students who miss seven unexcused days or drop out, with a pathway to regain via return to school or GED classes. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Tom Young, aims to curb dropouts and fast tracks toward Senate consideration.
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Legislation sent to the Senate would raise the wage base for employer premiums from 7 000 to 10 000 in January 2011 then to 12 000 in 2012 and 14 000 in 2015 while offering breaks for layoffs during the recession. Workers must earn more to qualify, with the qualifying minimum rising from 900 to 4455 annually.
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