Visit the new site for new information. As of today, a total of 129 public schools are classified in deregulated status under the reform program. The schools that are classified by the State Board as 'deregulated' have demonstrated by their academic performance that they deserve the flexibility to be creative. Deregulation provides schools relief from certain state standards governing class scheduling, class structure and staffing. Under deregulated status, principals, other administrators and teachers have opportunities to develop plans that more effectively serve the needs of individual schools.
Deregulation is effective immediately.
The 25 newly deregulated schools will posess deregulated status through the 1998-99 school year. However, these schools can ask the State Board to extend their deregulated status for one year due to extenuating circumstances. High Chester Walterboro High Colleton Sonovista Elementary Darlington Ft. 1 Boiling Springs Jr. Their status of deregulation will end August 1997.