S.62 is now on the Senate calendar and could be voted on as early as today. This bill is a direct threat to educational freedom, fiscal responsibility, and the independence of private and homeschooling communities.
Your voice is critical right now. Please contact your senator and urge them to oppose S.62.
Key Facts About S.62:
• Bypassed the Legislative Process
S.62 skipped committee votes and public hearings entirely. That’s unacceptable. The people deserve their voices to be heard while the bill is in committee—not after it’s already on the Senate floor.
• Redistributes Public Funds
S.62 would shift SC Lottery funds into a state-managed private school scholarship program. The general fund (taxpayer dollars) will be used to cover the gap left behind for public services.
• Expands Government
This is a government program that will grow over time. Private schools will inevitably face future government regulations tied to these public funds, centralizing education under state control.
• Creates Dependency
Creates an unbreakable dependency on government funding.
• Increases Tax Burden
Lottery funds currently support essential public services like school buses, public libraries, and need-based scholarships for public colleges. Diverting that money to private school vouchers will force taxpayers to cover those services through the general fund.
What You Can Do:
1. Find Your Senator:
Visit https://www.scstatehouse.gov to find your senator’s contact information.
2. Call and Email Your Senator:
Politely but firmly urge them to vote NO on S.62. Mention that this bill grows government, creates dependency, and risks future regulations on private education.
3. Use Social Media to Reach Them:
Many senators are active on social media. Post on their public pages or send direct messages with your concerns. Be clear and respectful.
Sample Message for Social Media:
“Senator [Name], I urge you to oppose S.62. This bill reallocates lottery funds to private school vouchers, opens the door to government regulation of private education, and grows government spending. South Carolina families need real solutions—not government dependency and fiscal irresponsibility. Please vote NO on S.62.”
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