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H 5177

Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management Degree

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carl Anderson and 15 co-sponsors

South Carolina authorizes creation of a baccalaureate culinary arts management degree program at a state institution to develop hospitality workforce and support food-service industry growth.

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Willis
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Bill Summary · H 5177

Legislative bill overview

H 5177 authorizes South Carolina to establish a baccalaureate degree program in Culinary Arts Management at a state institution. The bill appears to formalize educational infrastructure for training culinary professionals in business and management skills alongside technical culinary expertise.

Why is this important

Culinary arts education is an economic development tool that supports the state's hospitality and food service industries, which generate significant tax revenue and employment. A dedicated four-year degree program signals state investment in workforce development and could enhance South Carolina's competitiveness in attracting and retaining food-related businesses and talent.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional capacity and cost: Determining which state institution offers the program and whether it requires new facilities, faculty hires, or equipment investments that compete with other budget priorities
  • Market demand justification: Uncertainty about whether sufficient student demand exists for a specialized culinary management degree versus existing hospitality or business degree options
  • Return on investment: Unclear metrics for measuring program success, graduate employment outcomes, or whether it serves workforce needs better than current educational pathways

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

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