ATTORNEY GENERAL ALAN WILSON AND SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION ELLEN WEAVER PEN LETTER TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS NEW SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS

COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 11 -- The South Carolina Attorney General issued the following news release:

AUG 11, 2026

(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver penned a letter to school districts across our state, cautioning them about the specific threats to student safety.

"As a dad, I know a new school year always brings excitement and great expectations for both parents and children," Attorney General Wilson stated. "But as students return to classrooms across the state, there are serious safety concerns of which parents, children, and school staff need to be aware."

The letter highlights the dangers of social media and other digital spaces used by predators to exploit and m...