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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits South Carolina public entities, such as government agencies and schools, from asking applicants for admission or employment to disclose their race. It aims to prevent discrimination and ensure equal opportunity by removing this requirement from job and school applications. The legislation adds a new article to the South Carolina Code of Laws to specifically address this issue. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval.
Key provisions
- Public entities cannot require race disclosure on applications.
- The definition of ‘public entity’ includes state agencies, subdivisions, and institutions of higher learning.
- The bill adds Article 29 to Chapter 1, Title 1 of the South Carolina Code of Laws.
- The law prohibits the collection of racial data during the application process.
- The bill applies to both employment and admission applications.
- The law applies to all public school districts and charter schools.
- The law applies statewide.
Who is affected
- Job applicants
- Students applying to schools
- Public entities (state agencies, schools, etc.)
- Employers
- Educational institutions
Notable changes
- Eliminates the requirement for public entities to collect race information on applications.
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