Debi Price

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Margie Bright Matthews

A ceremonial Senate Resolution publicly mourning Debi Nicole Price, summarizing her life and contributions and conveying sympathy to her family.

Introduced and adopted

Summary of Bill S 1211 (Session 2025-2026) – South Carolina

Purpose and intent

This is a Senate Resolution expressing profound sorrow upon the death of Debi Nicole Price and extending sympathy to her family and friends.

The resolution serves as an official, ceremonial acknowledgment by the South Carolina Senate rather than substantive statutory or budgetary changes.

Key provisions and changes

Statement of lament and sympathy: The resolution formally recognizes Debi Nicole Price’s passing (noted as March 23, 2024) and describes her life, accomplishments, and character.

Biographical tribute: It includes details about Price’s background, education, career in education (special education teacher), community involvement, awards, family ties, religious affiliation, and personal interests.

Presentation to family: The resolution directs that a copy be presented to Debi Price’s family.

Who or what would be affected

Debi Nicole Price’s family, friends, and community: They are the primary beneficiaries of the official expression of condolences.

The South Carolina Senate and state government: Acts as the formal custodian of the tribute; no policy changes or programmatic impacts are enacted.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and adopted on March 27, 2024.

Sponsor: Primary sponsor listed; co-sponsor Margie Bright Matthews.

Nature of action: A ceremonial resolution, requiring no funding, no regulatory changes, and no administrative implementation beyond the formal issuance of the resolution.

Notable details

Price’s life highlights: 2000 high school graduate; associate degree from USC-Salkahatchie; bachelor’s degree and MA+30 in early elementary education with a special education focus; career as a special education teacher at Forest Hills Elementary; multiple teaching awards (Forest Hills Rookie Teacher of the Year 2012, Teacher of the Year 2016); named “Best Teacher” in Colleton County for multiple years.

Personal life: Lifelong Gamecock fan, involved in community and church activities, owner of Debi’s Florist (family business), and a dedicated member of Grace Advent Christian Church.

Community and honors: The resolution underscores her impact on students, parents, and colleagues and documents her local affiliations and recognitions.

Bottom line

Bill S 1211 is a ceremonial Senate Resolution honoring Debi Nicole Price. It publicly mourns her passing, summarizes her life and contributions, and conveys sympathy to her family. There are no legislative changes, fiscal implications, or regulatory shifts associated with this measure.