Starting a Private School in South Carolina
Regulations, Resources, & Support
South Carolina State Regulations
General Regulations
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There are no registration or licensing requirements, but all schools must either be accredited or approved by the state.
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The South Carolina Department of Education has assembled a page of requirements for private schools.
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The US Office of Innovation & Improvement has assembled a summary of regulations for private schools operating in South Carolina.
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Parents may homeschool their children or participate in a homeschool organization of fewer than 50 students.
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The South Carolina DOE has no published requirements for school insurance -- consult a professional for guidance in this area.
State Funding Sources & Support
Curriculum Requirements
No state policy exists.
Teacher Certification & Hiring
No state policy exists.
Food Services / Lunch
In South Carolina, school lunch requirements, including funding for schools offering the National School Lunch Program, are managed by the Department of Education.
Length of School Year
No state policy exists.
Recordkeeping & Reports
Private schools must report on request to the local superintendent of education the following information: 1) the number of students receiving instruction; 2) the number of students in regular attendance; 3) the number of teachers employed; and 4) such other facts demonstrating the grade and amount of educational work done in the private school.
Healthy & Safety Requirements
Students must be immunized or provide proof of exemption.
Transportation
School buses owned and operated by private schools or under contract for a private school must conform to state laws and regulations of the South Carolina Board of Education.
Testing
There is no testing policy at this time.
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