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H 5336

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Wofford College

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terry Alexander and 119 co-sponsors

South Carolina grants legislative charter to Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority chapter at Wofford College, formalizing its legal recognition and operational status.

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Bill Summary · H 5336

Legislative bill overview

H 5336 is a South Carolina bill that grants a charter or legal recognition to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority's chapter at Wofford College. The bill was introduced and adopted on March 11, 2026, with five sponsors from the state legislature.

Why is this important

This type of legislation formally recognizes collegiate Greek organizations within state law, which can affect the sorority's legal standing, liability protections, and operational authority at the institution. Such charters may also influence funding, facility access, and regulatory oversight for the organization on campus.

Potential points of contention

  • Separation of concerns: Questions about whether state legislatures should be chartering individual campus organizations rather than leaving such matters to colleges and universities
  • Precedent and equity: Concerns that selective legislative chartering of specific Greek organizations could create unequal treatment among similar student groups
  • Institutional autonomy: Whether this represents appropriate legislative involvement in internal college governance and student organization management

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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