SC Manufacturers Alliance Comments on the S.C. Senate’s Passage of Major Education Reform Bill
(COLUMBIA, SC) – The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance President and CEO, Sara Hazzard, released the following statement regarding the South Carolina Senate passing comprehensive education reform bill today:
“The South Carolina Senate’s bipartisan vote this week to pass a long-debated, comprehensive education reform bill is a major victory for our state’s students, teachers, and business community. Ensuring a skilled and educated workforce that can thrive in today’s growing market of technical career opportunities is the top priority for our state’s manufacturers. This is a key step forward in delivering an education reform package this session that will dramatically strengthen our education system and better prepare South Carolina students for future success.”
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of manufacturers. Its mission is to elevate the quality of life for all South Carolinians by advancing the state’s manufacturing industry. The SCMA membership is comprised of more than 200 manufacturing companies that represent more than 80,000 associates in South Carolina.
