South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 39 - High Schools
Section 59-39-115. Issuance of diploma to high school student who enlisted in military during WWII; documentation; posthumous diplomas.

(A) A South Carolinian who enlisted in any branch of the United States military while enrolled as a student in any high school of this State during the period December 8, 1941, through September 1, 1946, must be issued a high school diploma upon presentation of documentation of school enrollment and a copy of an honorable discharge or honorable discharge papers (DD-214) to the South Carolina Department of Education.
(B) A posthumous high school diploma must be awarded to any person meeting the criteria of this section upon written request of a member of the individual's family.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 383, Section 1.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 59 - Education

Chapter 39 - High Schools

Section 59-39-10. Establishment and maintenance of high schools.

Section 59-39-20. Board of trustees of high schools.

Section 59-39-30. High schools established prior to February 19, 1907 may claim privileges of article.

Section 59-39-40. Creation of corporate body through establishment of high school districts by adjoining school districts.

Section 59-39-50. Area of high school districts established by adjoining districts.

Section 59-39-60. Boards of trustees of high school districts established by adjoining districts.

Section 59-39-70. Corporate name of high school district established by adjoining districts; seal; clerk.

Section 59-39-80. Privileges and regulation of high school district established by adjoining districts.

Section 59-39-90. Rights, powers, and privileges of trustees of high school districts established by adjoining districts.

Section 59-39-100. Issuance of uniform diplomas by accredited high school; units required; uniform statewide employability credential; monitoring and reporting.

Section 59-39-110. Accelerated program of study.

Section 59-39-112. Elective credit for released time classes in religious instruction; instruction by private schools.

Section 59-39-115. Issuance of diploma to high school student who enlisted in military during WWII; documentation; posthumous diplomas.

Section 59-39-120. Data required to be submitted by high schools and institutions of higher learning concerning high school graduates.

Section 59-39-130. Tabulation of information by State Superintendent of Education.

Section 59-39-140. Regulations for inspection and classification of schools.

Section 59-39-150. High school shall not lose accreditation on basis of enrollment only.

Section 59-39-160. Interscholastic activities; requirements for participation; monitoring; participation by handicapped; waivers.

Section 59-39-170. Secondary schools to emphasize teaching as career opportunity.

Section 59-39-200. Voter registration application forms to be made available to students.

Section 59-39-310. Driver education and training programs established.

Section 59-39-320. Rules and regulations of State Board of Education.

Section 59-39-330. Supervision of course; rules and regulations.

Section 59-39-340. Payments to school districts.