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S 863

Culinary Arts Management Degree

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sean Bennett and 7 co-sponsors

South Carolina bill to establish a culinary arts management degree program, advancing workforce development in hospitality and food service sectors.

Effective date 05/18/26
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Bill Summary · S 863

Legislative bill overview

S 863 proposes to establish a culinary arts management degree program, likely at a South Carolina higher education institution. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and is currently under review by the Education Committee. A scrivener's error correction was made immediately after introduction, suggesting minor technical adjustments to the bill's language.

Why is this important

Culinary arts management programs can address workforce development in the hospitality and food service industries, which are significant economic sectors in South Carolina. Such degree programs can provide structured pathways for students interested in restaurant management, catering operations, or food business entrepreneurship while potentially boosting regional employment and tourism-related industries.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding allocation: Whether state resources should support a new specialized degree program versus expanding existing hospitality or business management curricula
  • Market demand and employment outcomes: Questions about whether culinary management graduates will have sufficient job opportunities and whether existing programs already meet workforce needs
  • Institutional placement: Unclear which institution would house the program and whether it duplicates existing culinary or hospitality credentials at other schools

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

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