The State Board of Education shall establish a program of specialized education for all handicapped children in this State utilizing the personnel and facilities of, and administered by, the State Department of Education under the direction of the State Superintendent of Education and shall further prescribe standards and approve the procedures under which the facilities are furnished and services provided. The Board shall establish screening, evaluating and placement procedures for handicapped students who will participate in the programs established under this article and shall determine certification requirements for teachers, minimum room size standards and standards for other equipment and materials used in such programs. To carry out the provisions of this article the Board may promulgate such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law as it shall deem necessary and proper.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-295.11; 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.