(A) The Department of Education shall provide to all school districts and open-enrollment charter schools inkless, in-home fingerprint and DNA identification kits to be distributed throughout the district or school on request to the parent or legal custodian of any kindergarten, elementary, middle, or high school student.
(B) A parent or legal custodian who receives a fingerprint and DNA identification kit may submit the kit to federal, state, tribal, or local law enforcement to help locate and return a missing or trafficked child.
(C) Unless expressly appropriated by the General Assembly in order to meet the provisions of this act, the department shall not expend funds to procure kits.
HISTORY: 2022 Act No. 180 (S.1103), Section 1, eff May 16, 2022.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 3 - State Superintendent Of Education
Section 59-3-10. Appointment, compensation, and qualifications of State Superintendent of Education.
Section 59-3-20. Vacancy in office.
Section 59-3-30. General duties.
Section 59-3-35. Provision of fingerprint and DNA identification kits.
Section 59-3-40. Delivery of property to successor.
Section 59-3-80. Cooperation with Federal Government in program for children of working mothers.