WHEREAS, in Executive Order 99-38, I established the South Carolina Commission on Teacher Quality and charged it with the responsibility of providing me with a final report and recommendation by September 1, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the Commission on Teacher Quality should have a full opportunity to evaluate the options available to our State in addressing the fundamental issue of educating our children.

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby extend the time for the Commission to provide me with a final report from September 1, 2000 to July 1, 2001.

This Order shall take effect immediately.