Education
ESA Program Sued in SC Supreme Court
Every single legislator knew this was going to happen
Isn’t it amazing … let us assure you that every single legislator, every single SC School Choice “advocate”, and every monied special interest lobbyist knew this was going to happen. They care more about the “political games” … and their MONEY … than helping K-12 kids get the education they deserve. THIS is why we got involved in this political mess!!!
ESA Program Sued in SC Supreme Court
PDF Copy of Legal Complaint: HERE
PDF Copy of Petition for Original Jurisdiction: HERE
Our SC kids deserve better!!!
PACE / ACE (S 285) SCHOLARSHIP BILL IS THE “ONLY” SOLUTION: They all also know that the PACE / ACE (S 285) Scholarship Bill filed by SC Senator Tom Davis (R – Beaufort) and that has already passed the SC Senate and is sitting in the SC House Ways & Means Committee is 1,000% legally bulletproof … can not be shut down … and they still chose to go the ESA route because that is where the money is to line their pockets.
Read The State Newspaper article HERE or below for more details.
“State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, for one, has expressed doubts about [the ESAs] ability to withstand a legal challenge.”
The State Newspaper (10/26/2023)
What does all this mean for us … the parents, kids, and schools? Well, we do not know the exact timeline as of yet that this court case will take, expect it to drag on for several months, but we are sure the folks that brought this lawsuit have a plan and their timing will prevail.
But we do know … AS IT SHOULD … this lawsuit will put the pressure back on the SC House of Representatives to PASS the PACE / ACE Scholarship Bill (#1) as soon as possible and (#2) as-is, with no changes!!! That is of course “if” they want to help children.
CALL TO ACTION: Call your SC House Rep (HERE), let them know about the lawsuit and insist that they pass S 285 immediately with no changes (HERE) … and ask them to PUT KIDS FIRST!!! It is the only solution.
Stay tuned as we get more details in the coming weeks … but to us (and the five SC Supreme Court Justices that found this scheme unconstitutional 3 years ago), the SC Constitution is VERY CLEAR.
“No money shall be paid from public funds … for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution.”
Article XI, Section 4, SC Constitution
The PACE / ACE (S 285) Scholarship Bill is NOT Public Funds per the US Supreme Cou0rt.
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn (2011)
Full Article from The State: HERE
OK friends … this one is a homework assignment.
Joe Kernell has served as Greenville County Administrator since 2004. Over that time, he has become one of the most controversial figures in local Greenville politics. Despite repeated calls over the years—if not the past decade—to “make a change,” Kernell remains in place.
So what’s going on?
The 2024 County Council elections brought significant turnover, with four new members (out of twelve total) campaigning – at least in part – on removing Kernell. Yet, just before those new members were sworn in, his contract was renewed on December 3, 2024.
Then it happened again.
On January 20, 2026, Kernell’s contract was extended for an additional 18 months—reportedly as a “final” extension. Voters were told Council had no real option but to approve the extension.
But does that actually make sense?
Remember: Watch what they DO, not what they SAY.
So here’s the assignment:
Below are the employment contracts for Kernell dating back to 2006. Many of you have legal or human resources backgrounds. Take a close look and tell us what you see.
Is there – or was there – a way out of these contracts?
We’re told the answer is no. That Council’s hands were tied.
But as we often say: where there is a WILL, there is a WAY.
So the real question becomes:
Was there simply no will to replace Kernell?
Send us your thoughts: team@mySCGOP.com
THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS:
November 15, 2006 (HERE):
December 7, 2011 (HERE):
March 13, 2019 (HERE):
March 5, 2024 (HERE):
December 3, 2024 (HERE):
January 20, 2026 (HERE):
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The Precinct Project USA – Hosted by Steve Stern – April 30th, 2026 – YouTube (HERE), RUMBLE (HERE) & X (HERE)
We focus on Precinct ReOrg and Saving South Carolina … but the great Steve Stern & Dan Schultz are the force behind Precinct ReOrganization NATIONWIDE!!!
Steve Stern is now hosting a regular NATIONWIDE call on the Precinct Project USA helping bring people together to SAVE AMERICA in all 50 states.
Friends, this is ultimately what it is going to take. We can not “just” take back South Carolina and the SCGOP from the RINO “establishment” … we have to do this in all 50 states!!!
ReOrg 2027 happens for us in South Carolina in March, April & May 2027. Once we win that … we move forward with helping our friends in other states take back their local county and state GOP.
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