The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, have the following meanings:
(a) "School child" shall mean any person between the ages of six and twenty whose domicile is with his or her parent within the State and who is otherwise qualified to attend the public schools of any school district in which he or she resides.
(b) "Parent" shall mean the natural or adoptive parent or the guardian having legal custody of a child eligible and entitled to receive a scholarship grant under this chapter who is actually paying or who will pay the tuition cost of attendance of such child at a school which qualifies such child to receive a grant under the terms of this chapter.
(c) "Private school" shall mean a private or independent elementary or high school which is not operated or controlled by any church, synagogue, sect or other religious organization or institution.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-297; 1963 (53) 498.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 41 - Grants To Students Attending Private Schools
Section 59-41-10. Definitions.
Section 59-41-20. Children eligible for grants; amount.
Section 59-41-30. Grants payable from appropriations.
Section 59-41-40. School districts shall provide supplements to grants; levy of taxes.
Section 59-41-50. Grant and supplement shall not exceed private school tuition.
Section 59-41-60. Rules and regulations.
Section 59-41-70. Obtaining or expending scholarship funds other than for tuition unlawful.