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S 1170

Small Impressions Child Development Center

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Allen

Senate resolution commends Small Impressions Child Development Center for 20 years of service and community impact in Greenville, without creating any legal or funding changes.

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Bill Summary · S 1170

Summary of Bill: S 1170 (Session: 2025-2026, South Carolina)

Note: This bill appears to be a Senate resolution recognizing a local child development center rather than a typical statute proposing new laws or appropriations. The key content is ceremonial and commemorative.

1. Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose of S 1170 is to commend and congratulate Small Impressions Child Development Center on the occasion of its Twentieth Anniversary.
  • It recognizes the center’s contributions to the Greenville community, its service to children and families, and its broader role as a social service connector within the state.

2. Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The bill (as a Senate resolution) acknowledges Small Impressions Child Development Center for 20 years of operation since its opening.
  • Commendation language: The resolution expresses appreciation for the center’s dedication and commitment to the people of South Carolina.
  • Presentation of resolution: The bill directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Small Impressions Childhood Development Center.

Notable Characteristics

  • Type of measure: A non-binding ceremonial resolution, not a statute or appropriation.
  • No new mandates, funding, or regulatory changes are proposed.
  • The resolution does not alter existing laws or require implementation timelines beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

3. Affected Parties

  • Primary: Small Impressions Child Development Center (Greenville area, Taylors, SC).
  • Indirectly: Families served by the center, staff, and the local Greenville community who benefit from the center’s programs and social service coordination.
  • Government/State: Recognizes a private community service organization; no administrative or regulatory impact on state agencies is described.

4. Procedural / Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and adoption: The bill was introduced and adopted on May 5, 2026.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor is listed as a senator with a co-sponsor named Karl Allen.
  • Effective date: As a resolution, it generally takes effect upon adoption by the Senate and does not require a separate effective-date provision.

5. Additional Context

  • The bill highlights the center’s facilities (sensory room for infants, discovery room for 1-year-olds, and adventure room for 2-year-olds) and programs (kindergarten preparation, reading program, afterschool, and summer camps).
  • It also notes the center’s role in connecting families to employment assistance, housing, medical insurance, childcare vouchers, and medical appointments, as well as involvement in school conferences.

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

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