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S 1018·SC·senate

Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Program

In CommitteeFiled Mar 17, 2026
Sponsor: Elliott
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Introduced and read first time

Mar 17, 2026

Summary

The bill expands eligibility for South Carolina's Palmetto Fellows and LIFE merit scholarships to accept ACT and Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores alongside the SAT. It also updates the definition of a "talented and qualified resident" for a teaching loan program to include those test scores. The changes affect high‑school students seeking state scholarships and future teachers, aiming to broaden assessment options and clarify eligibility.

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