South Carolina Senate Bill S0899

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/10/26
• Passed: 2/10/26

Caption

JET Middle School Mock Trial

Summary

S0899 is a Senate resolution honoring the JET Middle School Mock Trial Team for winning the 2025 Middle School Mock Trial State Championship. The resolution names the student team members and their coaches, and it commends the team for its performance in a two-day statewide competition judged by attorney volunteers. It also highlights the educational value of the South Carolina Bar Middle School Mock Trial Program, describing it as a hands-on way for students to learn about due process, trial procedure, the legal system, and civic participation. The resolution does not create or amend any law, change agency duties, or appropriate funds. Its practical effect is ceremonial: it formally recognizes the team’s achievement and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the team. The bill’s broader significance is symbolic support for legal education, extracurricular academic competition, and youth engagement with the justice system.

Impact

This resolution has no direct impact on state statutes, regulations, or government operations. It is a nonbinding honorary measure that publicly recognizes a student team and, indirectly, supports the South Carolina Bar’s mock trial program and related educational activities. Any effect on affected parties is reputational and celebratory rather than legal or financial.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and unanimous in tone. The text expresses appreciation for the students, coaches, and the broader mock trial program, emphasizing teamwork, critical thinking, public speaking, and citizenship. Because this is an honorary resolution and no votes or committee debate are provided, there is no evidence of opposition or divided views.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is purely commemorative, and the bill text presents the mock trial program as broadly beneficial to students, schools, and the legal profession. No committee transcripts, amendments, or recorded votes suggest any disagreement over the measure.