The General Assembly finds that it is necessary and proper to provide an appropriate education for all handicapped children and youth enrolled in public schools or eligible for enrollment therein. It further finds that this purpose can best be accomplished through implementation of an intensive five-year plan to expand and improve existing programs for exceptional children in the public schools. The purpose of this article is to provide for the mandatory establishment of educational and training services and facilities for handicapped children in the public schools, between the ages designated in Section 59-63-20, who cannot be trained adequately without special educational facilities and services.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-295.10; 1972 (57) 2130.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 33 - Special Education For Handicapped Children
Section 59-33-10. Legislative findings; declaration of purpose.
Section 59-33-20. Definitions.
Section 59-33-30. Specialized education program for handicapped children; rules and regulations.
Section 59-33-40. Surveys and educational plans of school districts; annual reports
Section 59-33-60. Cooperation with other agencies; acceptance of donations.
Section 59-33-70. Funding; article is supplementary.
Section 59-33-80. Legislative declaration of policy as to residential and nonresidential programs.
Section 59-33-100. Special education for emotionally handicapped pupils.
Section 59-33-110. Mediation as part of due process provision.
Section 59-33-120. Regulations; background checks.
Section 59-33-310. Short title.
Section 59-33-320. Transfer of rights to eligible adult student.
Section 59-33-330. Delegation of right to make educational decisions.
Section 59-33-350. Authority of educational representative.
Section 59-33-360. Transition plan.
Section 59-33-370. Regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Section 59-33-510. Definitions.
Section 59-33-530. Professional development training and resources for all educators.
Section 59-33-540. Development of reporting template and guidelines.
Section 59-33-550. Learning Disorders Task Force; composition; terms; vacancies; coordination.