South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

South Carolina House Bill H5659

Introduced
5/6/26  

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE DACIA MOORE OF CHESNEE MIDDLE SCHOOL UPON BEING NAMED 2026 SOUTH CAROLINA COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AND 2025 SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF TEACHER EDUCATORS COOPERATING TEACHER OF THE YEAR, TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO CHILDREN, AND TO WISH HER CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE.

Summary

H5659 is a House resolution honoring Dacia Moore of Chesnee Middle School. The resolution recognizes her as the 2026 South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Exceptional Educator of the Year and the 2025 South Carolina Association of Teacher Educators Cooperating Teacher of the Year. It also notes her service as a special education teacher, athletic director, head girls basketball coach, and strength and conditioning coach. The resolution expresses the House’s appreciation for Moore’s dedication to children and her contributions to education in South Carolina. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her as a formal commendation. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new law or alter existing statutes, but it serves as an official legislative recognition of an individual educator’s achievements and service.

Impact

H5659 has no regulatory or fiscal effect and does not amend the South Carolina Code. Its impact is limited to a formal House commendation for an individual educator, with no changes to state law, agency duties, school policy, or rights of any affected parties.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is entirely positive and celebratory. The resolution frames Dacia Moore as a committed and caring educator whose work benefits exceptional children and South Carolina youth more broadly. There is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote history indicating controversy.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The measure is a noncontroversial recognition resolution, and the text and context show unanimous praise for Dacia Moore’s achievements and service. Because no committee transcripts or votes are provided, no disagreements or competing viewpoints are evident.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

SC H4495

Celine Miller, Teacher of the Year

SC H3839

District Teachers of the Year

SC H3705

Miranda McCarthy Grice, Teacher of the Year

SC H5481

District Teachers of the Year

SC H4496

Hope Hartley teacher of the year

SC H4420

Corey Bedenbaugh, 2026 SC Teacher of the Year

SC H3697

Elizabeth Ancone, Deerfield Elem. Teacher of the Year

SC H4497

Teacher of the Year-Cielo Holt - Gilbert High School Teacher of the Year

SC H4886

Julia Johnson Sandhills Middle School Support Staff Member of the Year

SC H4494

Teacher of the year-Amy Cooper

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