South Carolina Bill Would Grant Professional Licenses for Migrants

A bill that’s been introduced in the South Carolina general assembly would allow migrants who have valid employment authorization to obtain occupational and professional licenses.
The bill was introduced by both Democratic and Republican lawmakers in the South Carolina legislature. It states: “A person who has a current and valid employment authorization approved by federal immigration authorities shall be eligible for occupational or professional licensure under the provisions of this title provided all other applicable requirements are met.”
The proposed legislation was co-sponsored by 25 lawmakers including Republican state Reps. Neal Collins, Bill Herbkersman, Micah Caskey IV, Jason Elliott, Cal Forrest Jr., Jerry Carter, and R. Raye Felder….}