SC lawmakers send 5-day in-person learning bill to governor Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to sign S.704, a bill that would mandate five-day in-person instruction for all state school districts. The bill will also benefit both current and retired teachers who return to the classroom. (Source: WIS) By Patrick Phillips and Adam Mintzer | April 21, 2021 at 11:58 AM EDT - Updated April 21 at 12:34 PM COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - By the time Gov. Henry McMaster signs a new bill requiring five-day in-person learning into law this week, school districts across the state will already be ready. But teachers will benefit from two other key parts of the bill.