This is the most recently passed homeschooling legislation. This statute provides more choices for homeschoolers via the establishment of more homeschool associations. There are between 5 and 10 of these associations in South Carolina. Tuition, fees, and requirements vary, depending on the association. They do not, for the most part, require documentation or accountability above what the law specifies.
Parents are free to choose methods of assessment that best meet the needs of their children.
Standardized testing is not required and educational records are maintained by the parents. Many homeschoolers in South Carolina charter as private homeschools. Chartering removes these parents from oversight by the State Department of Education and homeschool associations. If you are interested in chartering as a private homeschool, talk to homeschoolers in your local area to determine whether your district recognizes this as a legal option. Homeschooling Underground .