Additional Education Provisions in 1984 Act
The 1984 Education Improvement Act adds Black history instruction in public schools by 1989 90 and requires South Carolina history to cover Black history. It allows fingerprinting K 12 students for identification with fingerprints shared on exit or graduation. The act funds tuition reimbursement for teachers every two years for specified courses at public college rates. It also offers future teachers loans with favorable terms for those serving rural or high need areas. It directs the Board of Education to reduce classroom paperwork and promote computer use.
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South Carolina
Cies
State Board of Education
Paskel
Dr. Paskel
Florida
Attendance rules tighten as schools push for full participation
Students face attendance enforcement after three unlawful absences or five cumulative misses, with parents to co‑develop improvement plans. New exit exams for ninth graders aim to gauge mastery in language, math, and reasoning, with remediation and computer-assisted options expanding under state aid.
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Paskel
General Assembly
Riley
Dr. Paskel
Johnny
Susie
Correction clarifies senators representing Aiken County
Four state senators are listed as representing Aiken County: Tommy L. Moore Ryan C. Shealy Norma C. Russell and Nikki G. Setzler Only Sen Moore is from Aiken County The other three reside in Lexington County which is part of the district that includes Aiken County
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Aiken County
Tommy L. Moore
Ryan C. Shealy
Norma C. Russell
Nikki G. Setzler
Sen
Moore
Lexington County
Derrick's Campaign Funds Rise on PAC Ties
Derrick's supporters include five Haynes & Miller attorneys contributing 1250 and five Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan lawyers giving 1375. PACs provided about 48,150 of the year's 96,240 receipts, with the Credit Union Legislative Action Council maxing at 10,000. Ornstein notes incumbents often build war chests for access and flexibility, while Derrick cites district size and TV time as reasons to accumulate funds.
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South Carolina
Maloney
Haynes & Miller
Derrick
Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan
Washington
Espely
Wright Andrews
Rep
Zuckerman
House
Senate
FMC Good Government Program
American Textile Industry Committee For Good Government
Action Committee For Rural Electrification
Norman Ornstein
Catholic University
America Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
PAG
Credit Union Legislative Action Council
FEC
Karl Hoyle
Credit Union Group
Clarence E. Taylor
Reagan
Greenville-Spartanburg
Columbia
Augusta
Ornstein
Strom Thurmond
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