South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 29 - Subjects Of Instruction
Section 59-29-55. Instruction on Black history.

The State Board of Education shall examine the current status of the teaching of South Carolina History. By the 1989-1990 school year, each public school of the State must instruct students in the history of the black people as a regular part of its history and social studies courses. The State Board of Education shall establish regulations for the adoption of history and social studies textbooks which incorporate black history and shall, through the State Department of Education, assist the school districts in developing and locating suitable printed materials and other aids for instruction in black history. The State Board of Education shall examine curricular material for grades 1-6 to determine the level of emphasis on the relationship of agriculture and other industries to the South Carolina economy.
HISTORY: 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 9, Division II, Subdivision A, SubPart 1, Section 5.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 59 - Education

Chapter 29 - Subjects Of Instruction

Section 59-29-10. Required subjects.

Section 59-29-15. Teaching cursive writing and multiplication tables required.

Section 59-29-20. Required subjects; nature and effect of alcoholic drinks and narcotics.

Section 59-29-21. Guidelines for career guidance.

Section 59-29-30. Required subjects; Alcohol and Narcotics Education Week.

Section 59-29-35. Home school awareness week; admission opportunities.

Section 59-29-40. Required subjects; films depicting nature of alcoholic drinks and narcotics; special instruction as to their effect.

Section 59-29-50. Required subjects; traffic laws.

Section 59-29-55. Instruction on Black history.

Section 59-29-60. Required subjects; program of safety instruction.

Section 59-29-70. Required subjects; instruction in fire prevention.

Section 59-29-80. Required subjects; courses in physical education; alternatives; exemptions.

Section 59-29-90. Physical education courses in teacher training colleges.

Section 59-29-100. Supervision of administration of physical education program; course duration and content; regulations.

Section 59-29-110. Instruction in military science and tactics.

Section 59-29-120. Study of United States Constitution requisite for graduation; attendance at veteran's activities.

Section 59-29-130. Public institutions of higher learning; required instruction; applicability.

Section 59-29-140. Repealed.

Section 59-29-150. Willful noncompliance with requirements for program of study of United States Constitution as cause for dismissal.

Section 59-29-155. Founding principles instruction required; reporting requirements; professional development.

Section 59-29-160. Two units of mathematics requisite for graduation.

Section 59-29-165. Instruction in personal finance.

Section 59-29-170. Programs for gifted and talented students.

Section 59-29-179. Identification of higher order thinking and problem solving skills.

Section 59-29-180. Emphasis on higher order problem solving skills.

Section 59-29-181. Selection of tests for statewide testing program.

Section 59-29-182. Review of procedures to assess higher order thinking and problem solving skills.

Section 59-29-183. In-service training programs.

Section 59-29-190. Advanced placement courses for academically talented students.

Section 59-29-200. Pupil-teacher ratios.

Section 59-29-210. Emphasis on teaching as profession.

Section 59-29-220. Arts education curricula.

Section 59-29-230. Old and New Testament era courses.

Section 59-29-240. Civics test required; report.

Section 59-29-410. Development of high school financial literacy programs; areas of instruction.

Section 59-29-430. Incorporation into Academic Standards of Instruction.

Section 59-29-440. South Carolina Financial Literacy Initiative established.

Section 59-29-450. Purpose.

Section 59-29-460. Goals.

Section 59-29-470. South Carolina Financial Literacy Board of Trustees established; acceptance of gifts; administration of trust.

Section 59-29-480. Board membership; terms; vacancies.

Section 59-29-490. Powers and duties.

Section 59-29-500. Employment of Director of the Financial Literacy Office and staff.

Section 59-29-510. Acceptance of nongovernmental grants, gifts, and donations; administration of funds.

Section 59-29-520. Office of South Carolina Financial Literacy established.

Section 59-29-530. Applications for grants; criteria.

Section 59-29-540. Use of grant funds.

Section 59-29-550. Carrying forward funds into following fiscal year.

Section 59-29-560. Disbursement of and accountability for funds; penalties.

Section 59-29-570. Implementation review; grantee participation; reports.