School Guard Requirements AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 59-63-60, RELATING TO SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS TO DIRECT AND CONTROL TRAFFIC ON PUBLIC ROADWAYS NEAR SCHOOLS TO REDUCE CONGESTION RELATED TO STUDENT DROP-OFF AND PICKUP, TO REQUIRE CERTAIN VISIBILITY GARMENT OR EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. - RATIFIED TITLEView full text View Vote History View Fiscal Impact12/10/25Senate Prefiled12/10/25Senate Referred to Committee on Education01/13/26Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 26)01/13/26Senate Referred to Committee on Education (Senate Journal-page 26)03/11/26Senate Committee report: Favorable with amendment Education (Senate Journal-page 7)03/17/26Senate Amended (Senate Journal-page 22)03/25/26Senate Read second time (Senate Journal-page 23)03/25/26Senate Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-2 (Senate Journal-page 23)03/26/26Senate Read third time and sent to House (Senate Journal-page 17)03/31/26House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 244)03/31/26House Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 244)05/05/26House Committee report: Favorable Education and Public Works (House Journal-page 3)05/07/26House Read second time (House Journal-page 78)05/07/26House Roll call Yeas-102 Nays-0 (House Journal-page 78)05/07/26House Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day (House Journal-page 79)05/08/26House Read third time and enrolled (House Journal-page 1)05/14/26 Ratified R 14805/18/26 Signed By Governor05/27/26 Effective date 05/18/2605/27/26 Act No. 169
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Overview
This bill changes the South Carolina Code of Laws to allow school crossing guards to direct and control traffic on public roads near schools, aiming to reduce congestion during student drop-off and pick-up times. It requires certain visibility equipment for guards and mandates specific training for them. The bill was amended to clarify the guards’ authority to manage traffic.
Key provisions
- Allows school crossing guards to direct and control traffic on public roads near schools.
- Requires school crossing guards to wear visible clothing or equipment.
- Mandates specific training for school crossing guards on traffic safety.
- Designates school district officials to ensure guards receive required equipment and training.
- Specifies that the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy can provide training to law enforcement officers to train school guards.
Who is affected
- Students
- School Crossing Guards
- School Districts
- Parents/Guardians of Students
- Local Government (Roadways)
Notable changes
- Expands the authority of school crossing guards to manage traffic flow.
- Introduces a visibility requirement for guards.
- Establishes a training component for school crossing guards, potentially through the Criminal Justice Academy.
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