Gov. McMaster Signs Two Education Bills Into Law

The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act is a school choice bill. The Educator Assistance Act is described as a "pro-teacher bill."

Gov. McMaster signed two new education bills into law.

The Education Scholarship Trust Fund Act is a school choice bill. that means parents can use public dollars to send their children to a school of their choice.

It recently passed in the South Carolina House of Representatives after a compromise was made between state lawmakers.

It would allow public money to fund private school tuition in S.C. through scholarships. The law is expected to face legal challenges.

Meanwhile, the Educator Assistance Act is described as a “pro-teacher bill.” It reduces the amount of paperwork and administrative burdens teachers are required to complete by creating automatic re-certification for active teachers. It’s set to reform the contract process for teachers in the state.