South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 25 - Teachers
Section 59-25-810. Appeal to State Board of Education.

Within thirty days after the receipt of any such notice of such decision of the county board, any party thereto shall have the right to appeal to the State Board of Education by filing a notice of appeal, stating the grounds thereof, with the county board of education. Upon such appeal being filed, the county board, within thirty days thereafter, shall file a full and complete certified transcript of the proceedings had before it with the State Board of Education. Upon receipt of such appeal, the State Board of Education shall fix a time and place for the hearing thereof and give notice, by registered mail, to the parties involved. Such appeal shall be heard upon the transcript of the proceedings from the county board and such other investigation and additional testimony as the State Board may elect to take, all of which, if taken, shall be reported and made a part of the record. The State Board of Education shall review all questions of law and fact and, in determining the matter, exercise its discretion as an original duty imposed upon it. All powers and remedies herein conferred on county boards as to subpoenaing witnesses, enforcing attendance, taking and production of evidence and other procedural matters are hereby conferred upon the State Board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-391; 1952 Code Section 21-391; 1947 (45) 110.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 59 - Education

Chapter 25 - Teachers

Section 59-25-10. Employment of teachers related to board members or serving as board members.

Section 59-25-20. Qualifications of teachers.

Section 59-25-30. Officials not permitted to designate place for teacher to board or live.

Section 59-25-40. Effective date of pay increase resulting from examination.

Section 59-25-45. Health and dental insurance.

Section 59-25-47. Unused leave payments authorized.

Section 59-25-50. Salary adjustments for certified instructional personnel of state agency.

Section 59-25-55. Expansion of number of high achieving minority students entering teaching.

Section 59-25-57. Salaries negotiable below schedule for non-TERI retired teachers; expiration.

Section 59-25-110. System for examination and certification of teachers.

Section 59-25-115. Notice to enrollee in teacher education program regarding effect of prior criminal record; criminal records check and fingergprinting requirements.

Section 59-25-120. Examination on United States Constitution and loyalty.

Section 59-25-130. Record of teachers' certificates.

Section 59-25-140. Fee for duplicate certificate; use of resulting fund.

Section 59-25-150. Revocation or suspension of certificate.

Section 59-25-160. Revocation or suspension of certificate; "just cause" defined.

Section 59-25-170. Revocation or suspension of certificate; notice to teacher and opportunity for hearing.

Section 59-25-180. Revocation or suspension of certificate; notice to district board of trustees.

Section 59-25-190. Revocation or suspension of certificate; effect; payment of salary.

Section 59-25-200. Revocation or suspension of certificate; request for hearing; conduct of hearing; determination by board.

Section 59-25-210. Revocation or suspension of certificate; power of board to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses.

Section 59-25-220. Revocation or suspension of certificate; depositions.

Section 59-25-230. Revocation or suspension of certificate; service of notices.

Section 59-25-240. Revocation or suspension of certificate; service of subpoenas; witness fees.

Section 59-25-250. Revocation or suspension of certificate; powers and duties of court of common pleas; warrant for production of witnesses.

Section 59-25-260. Revocation or suspension of certificate; appeals.

Section 59-25-270. Revocation or suspension of certificate; reinstatements.

Section 59-25-280. Crimes warranting revocation; refusals to issue or nonrenewals of certificates.

Section 59-25-310. Authority to hire individuals with passport certificate issued by the American Board for the Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE).

Section 59-25-320. State and national criminal records check.

Section 59-25-330. Alternative route certification.

Section 59-25-340. Requirement of passing adopted pedagogy examination.

Section 59-25-350. Reports.

Section 59-25-360. Rights of persons hired.

Section 59-25-410. Notification of employment for ensuing year; notification of assignment; exceptions; definition.

Section 59-25-415. Rehiring priority for certified personnel dismissed for economic reasons.

Section 59-25-420. Teacher required to notify board of acceptance; opportunity for hearing if not reemployed.

Section 59-25-430. Dismissal of teachers; grounds; opportunity for hearing; suspension pending resolution of charges.

Section 59-25-440. Written notice to teacher of possible dismissal; school administrator required to make reasonable effort to assist teacher in corrective measures; reasonable time for improvement required.

Section 59-25-450. Suspension of teachers; reinstatement.

Section 59-25-460. Notice of dismissal; evidentiary hearings; costs.

Section 59-25-470. Request for hearing; determination by board; time and place of hearing; procedures.

Section 59-25-480. Appeals; costs and damages.

Section 59-25-490. Depositions.

Section 59-25-500. Service of subpoenas; witness fees.

Section 59-25-510. Service of notices.

Section 59-25-520. Powers and duties of court of common pleas; warrant for production of witnesses.

Section 59-25-530. Unprofessional conduct; breach of contract.

Section 59-25-710. Teacher discriminated against in fixing salary may file complaint.

Section 59-25-720. Complaint filed with county board.

Section 59-25-730. Hearing on complaint.

Section 59-25-740. Process and procedure shall be summary and simple.

Section 59-25-750. Service of subpoenas; witness fees.

Section 59-25-760. Service of notices.

Section 59-25-770. Powers and duties of court of common pleas; warrant for production of witnesses.

Section 59-25-780. Hearing; decision.

Section 59-25-790. Basis of decision.

Section 59-25-800. Reclassification of all teachers in district.

Section 59-25-810. Appeal to State Board of Education.

Section 59-25-820. Reclassification on order of State Board of Education.

Section 59-25-830. Finality of findings of fact by State Board of Education; appeal on errors of law.

Section 59-25-840. Filing of unappealed decision; enforcement.

Section 59-25-850. Compensation received prior to filing of complaint not affected.

Section 59-25-860. Costs; fees of clerks of boards.