STEM Education Day

2025-2026 Bill 5054: STEM Education Day - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 5054
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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Reps. Davis, Alexander, Anderson, Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein, Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman, Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Dillard, Duncan, Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson, Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager, Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman, Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J.E. Johnson, J.L. Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson, Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis, C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese, B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers, Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G.M. Smith, M.M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters, Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow
Document Path: LC-0266HA-EB26.docx
Introduced in the House on January 29, 2026
Introduced in the Senate on February 3, 2026
Adopted by the General Assembly on March 10, 2026
Summary: STEM Education Day
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

Date

Body

Action Description with journal page number

1/29/2026

House

Introduced, adopted, sent to Senate (
House Journal-page 11
)

2/3/2026

Senate

Introduced (
Senate Journal-page 8
)

2/3/2026

Senate

Referred to Committee on
Education
(
Senate Journal-page 8
)

3/5/2026

Senate

Recalled from Committee on
Education
(
Senate Journal-page 4
)

3/10/2026

Senate

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence (
Senate Journal-page 60
)

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VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
01/29/2026
03/05/2026

Recalled

March 5, 2026

H. 5054

Introduced by Reps. Davis, Alexander, Anderson,
Atkinson, Bailey, Ballentine, Bamberg, Bannister, Bauer, Beach, Bernstein,
Bowers, Bradley, Brewer, Brittain, Burns, Bustos, Calhoon, Caskey, Chapman,
Chumley, Clyburn, Cobb-Hunter, Collins, Cox, Crawford, Cromer, Dillard, Duncan,
Edgerton, Erickson, Ford, Forrest, Frank, Gagnon, Garvin, Gatch, Gibson,
Gilliam, Gilliard, Gilreath, Govan, Grant, Guest, Guffey, Haddon, Hager,
Hardee, Harris, Hart, Hartnett, Hartz, Hayes, Henderson-Myers, Herbkersman,
Hewitt, Hiott, Hixon, Holman, Hosey, Howard, Huff, J. E. Johnson, J. L.
Johnson, Jones, Jordan, Kilmartin, King, Kirby, Landing, Lastinger, Lawson,
Ligon, Long, Lowe, Luck, Magnuson, Martin, McCabe, McCravy, McDaniel, McGinnis,
C. Mitchell, D. Mitchell, Montgomery, J. Moore, T. Moore, Morgan, Moss, Neese,
B. Newton, W. Newton, Oremus, Pace, Pedalino, Pope, Rankin, Reese, Rivers,
Robbins, Rose, Rutherford, Sanders, Schuessler, Scott, Sessions, G. M. Smith,
M. M. Smith, Spann-Wilder, Stavrinakis, Taylor, Teeple, Terribile, Vaughan, Waters,
Weeks, Wetmore, White, Whitmire, Wickensimer, Williams, Willis, Wooten and Yow

S. Printed 3/5/26--S.

Read the first time February 3, 2026

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A concurrent RESOLUTION

to recognize the positive impact of science,
technology, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE
IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TO DECLARE MARCH 25, 2026, AS "STEM EDUCATION DAY" IN
SOUTH CAROLINA.

W
hereas, the Palmetto
State is committed to providing its next generation of leaders with a rigorous,
well-rounded education; and

W
hereas, Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are recognized as subjects
containing world-class knowledge to be mastered by all graduates of South
Carolina schools; and

W
hereas, STEM learning
in school and after school, in a wide variety of formal and informal learning
settings, all contribute to increased STEM knowledge and skills; and

W
hereas, STEM learning is
enhanced by dedicated and well-prepared teachers, mentors, and volunteers; and

W
hereas, partnerships between
education, industry, and community are key to promoting, supporting, and
improving STEM education in South Carolina; and

W
hereas, South Carolina's
economy, including life sciences, information technology, logistics, protecting
our natural heritage, energy resilience, and a growing focus on electrifying
automotive transportation relies on a STEM-capable workforce; and

W
hereas, it is
important to recognize the contributions of families, educators, employers, and
volunteers in creating and supporting STEM-focused learning and career
opportunities. Now, therefore,

B
e it resolved by the House
of Representatives, the Senate concurring:

T
hat the members of the
South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, recognize the positive
impact of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education on
the quality of life of the residents of South Carolina, and declare March 25,
2026, as "STEM Education Day" in South Carolina.

B
e it further resolved that
a copy of this resolution be presented to South Carolina's Coalition for
Mathematics and Science.

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