(A) In order to facilitate the on-time graduation of children of families who have moved to South Carolina during the child's twelfth grade year, the State Board of Education may:
(1) waive specific courses required for graduation if those courses were not specifically required for graduation in the student's most recent state of residence; however, the state board may not waive the number of courses required in ELA, math, and science. If a student does not have sufficient course credit to be issued a South Carolina diploma, the state board, to the extent possible, shall provide an alternative means of acquiring required coursework so that the student could receive a South Carolina high school diploma and graduation may occur on time; and
(2) may accept exit exams, end-of-course exams, or alternative testing required for graduation from the sending state in lieu of South Carolina testing requirements for graduation provided that all portions of these exams necessary for graduation from the sending state have been satisfactorily met.
(B) In the event the alternatives provided in subsection (A) cannot be accommodated after all alternatives have been considered, the State Board of Education shall work with other state boards and departments of education to help facilitate the receipt of a diploma from the sending state if the student meets the graduation requirements of that state.
(C) The State Board of Education shall develop guidelines and subsequent regulations to comply with the provisions of this section.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 246, Section 2, eff July 1, 2010.
Editor's Note
2010 Act 246, Section 5, provides as follows:
"This act takes effect July 1, 2010, contingent upon available funding and agreement by the Interstate Commission to SECTION 3 of this act."
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 5 - State Board Of Education
Section 59-5-10. Composition and organization of State Board of Education.
Section 59-5-20. Persons eligible for membership; oath.
Section 59-5-30. Compensation of members.
Section 59-5-40. Meetings of Board; quorum; seal.
Section 59-5-50. Records, papers, and effects of Board; minutes of proceedings.
Section 59-5-60. General powers of Board.
Section 59-5-61. Secondary occupational career and technology education courses for school district.
Section 59-5-63. Unencumbered time requirement; policies; school district adoptions.
Section 59-5-65. Powers and responsibilities of State Board of Education.
Section 59-5-68. Uniform grading scale.
Section 59-5-69. Implementation of regulations concerning Education Improvement Act.
Section 59-5-70. Hearings and hearing offices.
Section 59-5-75. Out-of-field permits and teaching.
Section 59-5-85. Teacher evaluation program standards and procedures.
Section 59-5-95. Panels created to review accreditation requirements; membership; duties.
Section 59-5-100. Powers and duties of Board.
Section 59-5-110. School system survey.
Section 59-5-120. Prescription of rules and promulgation of regulations.
Section 59-5-130. Members shall not contract with Board.
Section 59-5-135. Governor's Institute of Reading; functions; funding.
Section 59-5-150. Awards for civic contribution to public education.
Section 59-5-160. Graduation of children who are new to South Carolina.