(A) The governing body of a charter school may sue and be sued. The governing body may not levy taxes or issue bonds.
(B) A sponsor is not liable for any of the debts of the charter school.
(C) A local school district, sponsor, members of the board or area commission of a sponsor, and employees of a sponsor acting in their official capacity are immune from civil or criminal liability with respect to all activities related to a charter school they sponsor. The governing body of a charter school shall obtain at least the amount of and types of insurance required for this purpose.
(D) A member of a school governing body may not receive pay as an employee in the same school.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 447, Section 2; 2002 Act No. 341, Section 1; 2006 Act No. 274, Section 1, eff May 3, 2006; 2012 Act No. 164, Section 12, eff May 14, 2012.
Effect of Amendment
The 2006 amendment added subsection (D) relating to employment of a member of the governing body.
The 2012 amendment inserted "local school district," and "or area commission" in subsection (C).
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Section 59-40-10. Short title.
Section 59-40-30. Intent of General Assembly.
Section 59-40-40. Definitions.
Section 59-40-55. Sponsor powers and duties; retention of funds.
Section 59-40-70. Application requirements and procedures.
Section 59-40-75. Removal of sponsor or member of district or governing board; prosecution.
Section 59-40-80. Conditional authorization of charter school.
Section 59-40-90. Appeal to Administrative Law Court.
Section 59-40-100. Conversion to charter school; employees; occupancy; sponsors; unlawful reprisals.
Section 59-40-111. Alternative Education Campus.
Section 59-40-115. Termination of contract with sponsor.
Section 59-40-120. Dissolution of charter school.
Section 59-40-125. Eligibility for retirement coverage.
Section 59-40-130. Leave for employment at charter school; continuation of benefits; exceptions.
Section 59-40-140. Funds; services; reports.
Section 59-40-145. Students attending charter schools outside district of residence.
Section 59-40-150. Duties of Department of Education.
Section 59-40-155. Orientation programs for board members and administrators.
Section 59-40-160. Compilation of evaluations; impact study.
Section 59-40-170. Annual listing of buildings suitable for charter school use.
Section 59-40-175. Charter School Facility Revolving Loan Program.
Section 59-40-180. Regulations and guidelines.
Section 59-40-210. Conversion of private school to charter school.
Section 59-40-220. South Carolina Public Charter School District.
Section 59-40-230. Board of trustees; membership; powers and duties.