(A) The week which includes the eleventh day of November in each year is designated as 'Patriotism Week' in South Carolina. The Governor shall issue appropriate proclamations to commemorate 'Patriotism Week' which must be observed throughout South Carolina with appropriate ceremonies and events to: (1) recognize the important contributions made by our military veterans to American society; (2) honor the supreme sacrifices made by our veterans in defending the freedoms and protections afforded by the United States Constitution; and (3) memorialize those men and women who lost their lives in military service. (B) The State Superintendent of Education shall require school districts to: (1) observe 'Patriot Day', 'Constitution Day', and 'Patriotism Week' by holding appropriate ceremonies, events, and assemblies on school grounds, including time allotted for youth patriotic society addresses to students as provided in Section 59-1-465; and (2) develop appropriate curricula that focus on the purposes of 'Patriot Day', 'Constitution Day', and 'Patriotism Week'. (C) Commissioners and directors of state agencies and governing bodies of political subdivisions shall encourage participation he purposes of 'Patriot Day', 'Constitution Day', and 'Patriotism Week'. (C) Commissioners and directors of state agencies and governing bodies of political subdivisions shall encourage participation by public employees in ceremonies and events during 'Patriotism Week'. HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 4, Section 6, eff November 30, 2000; 2022 Act No. 177 (S.969), Section 3, eff July 1, 2023.
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