A sponsor may conditionally authorize a charter school before the applicant has secured its space, equipment, facilities, and personnel if the applicant indicates such authority is necessary for it to meet the requirements of this chapter. Conditional authorization does not give rise to any equitable or other claims based on reliance, notwithstanding any promise, parole, written, or otherwise, contained in the authorization or acceptance of it, whether preceding or following the conditional authorization.
HISTORY: 1996 Act No. 447, Section 2; 2002 Act No. 341, Section 1; 2006 Act No. 274, Section 1, eff May 3, 2006.
Effect of Amendment
The 2006 amendment substituted "sponsor" for "local school board" in the first sentence.
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.