(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
Section 59-39-10. Establishment and maintenance of high schools.
Section 59-39-20. Board of trustees of high schools.
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 59-39-110. Accelerated program of study.
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 59-39-170. 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.