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2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 43 - Adult Education Generally › Section 59-43-25. High school equivalency diploma tests.

Before January 1, 2015, the State Board of Education shall select one or more tests or test batteries that an eligible candidate successfully may complete to receive a high school equivalency diploma. The test batteries approved by the State Board must have demonstrated the appropriate rigor for a high school equivalency exam and must be valid and reliable for the purpose for which these test batteries are administered. The State Board shall select at least one test battery meeting this requirement that is available in paper and pencil form, if one is available. The approved test batteries that are available in paper and pencil (pen), as well as dependent on computer technology, must be available to eligible candidates in both forms. Upon making its selection, the board shall authorize the administration of this test by the State Department of Education under policies that the board shall establish by regulations promulgated by the board and other procedures that the board considers appropriate. The board shall issue a high school equivalency diploma to an eligible candidate who successfully completes the approved test or test battery after January 1, 2015.
HISTORY: 2014 Act No. 272 (H.4840), Section 2, eff June 9, 2014.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 43 - Adult Education Generally › Section 59-43-30. Funding.

The adult education program of any school district may be supported either in whole or in part by either Federal, State, county or school district funds or by any combination thereof and may be supplemented by funds provided from other sources.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-683; 1974 (58) 1932.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 44 - Community Education › Section 59-44-20. Declaration of purpose.

The General Assembly finds that in recognition of the fact that the school, as the prime educational institution of the community, is most effective when it involves the people of that community in a process designed to fulfill their education needs, and since community education promotes a more efficient use of community facilities through an extension of buildings, personnel, and equipment, it is the purpose of this chapter to facilitate the provision of recreational, educational, cultural, social, health and other community services, in accordance with the needs, interests and concerns of the community, through the establishment of the community education programs, for such activities, in cooperation with other governmental agencies and community service organizations.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 676, Section 2.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 44 - Community Education › Section 59-44-30. "Community education" defined.

For the purpose of this chapter "community education" is a process by which public facilities are utilized as community centers operated in conjunction with governmental agencies and community service organizations to provide educational, recreational, cultural, social, health and other community services for all persons in the community in accordance with the needs, interests, and concerns of that community.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 676, Section 3.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 44 - Community Education › Section 59-44-50. Community education advisory council.

A nine member state community education advisory council, representing recreation, health, cultural, social services, community services, education, business-industry, aged and minority groups, shall be appointed by the State Superintendent of Education, for the purpose of promoting furtherance of this chapter and the advancement of recreational, educational, cultural, social and health opportunities through the maximum utilization of public facilities. Members of the council shall be appointed for a four year term; provided, that staggered terms shall be established so that after the first year no more than one-fourth of the members will be appointed in a given year. A minority of the council constitute a quorum.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 676, Section 5.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 44 - Community Education › Section 59-44-60. School district may coordinate community education program.

The board of trustees of each school district of the State is hereby authorized to, but not obligated to, coordinate a community education program in its district. Each participating board shall provide the general supervision of the program.
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 676, Section 6.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 45 - Home-study Schools › Section 59-45-70. Home-study schools.

No type of home-study school shall be established or permitted to operate in this State without first securing the approval of the State Board of Education. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars, in the discretion of the court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 21-677; 1952 Code Section 21-677; 1942 Code Section 5397; 1932 Code Section 5291; 1924 (33) 1132.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 46 - Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children › Section 59-46-10. Short title.

This chapter may be cited as the "Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children".
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 246, Section 1, 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."
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 46 - Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children › Section 59-46-20. Ratification of compact after conditions met.

(A) The Governor of this State may execute a compact, in substantially the form set out in Section 59-46-50. The General Assembly signifies in advance its approval and ratification of the compact when the compact has been enacted into law by any ten of the compact states, including South Carolina, and the consent of the United States Congress to the interstate compact has been obtained.
(B) When the Governor has executed the compact on behalf of this State, and caused a verified copy to be filed with the Secretary of State, and when the compact has been ratified by ten or more of the compact states, including South Carolina, the compact shall become operative and effective as between this State and the states that have ratified the compact. The Governor shall take action as may be necessary to complete the exchange of official documents between this State and any other state ratifying the compact, and to otherwise carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Upon the compact becoming operative and effective between this State and other states ratifying the compact, it is declared to be the policy of this State to perform and carry out the compact and to accomplish its purposes.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 246, Section 1, 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."
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 46 - Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children › Section 59-46-30. State Superintendent of Education to serve as Compact Commissioner.

The State Superintendent of Education shall serve as the Compact Commissioner of the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children on behalf of this State.
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 246, Section 1, 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."
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-10. Board of Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind shall consist of eleven members appointed by the Governor for terms of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Each congressional district must be represented by one board member, who must be a resident of that district, and four members must be appointed at large from the State. Of the members appointed at large, one must be deaf, one must be blind, one must represent the interests of persons with multiple handicaps, and one shall represent the general public. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term. The State Superintendent of Education and the Executive Officer of the Department of Health and Environmental Control are ex officio members of the board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-451; 1952 Code Section 22-451; 1942 Code Section 5488; 1932 Code Section 5684; Civ. C. '22 Section 2868; Civ. C. '12 Section 1918; Civ. C. '02 Section 1326; G. S. 1053; R. S. 1136; 1878 (16) 707; 1894 (21) 149; 1902 (23) 1026; 1969 (56) 227; 1981 Act No. 38; 1995 Act No. 86, Section 1; 1996 Act No. 323, Section 1; 2012 Act No. 176, Section 2, eff May 25, 2012.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment substituted "eleven" for "ten".
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-20. Compensation and expenses of board.

The board shall receive no compensation for its services. It shall be allowed actual expenses, to be paid by the superintendent of the school.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-453; 1952 Code Section 22-453; 1942 Code Sections 5488, 5492; 1932 Code Sections 5684, 5688; Civ. C. '22 Sections 2868, 2872; Civ. C. '12 Sections 1918, 1922; Civ. C. '02 Sections 1326, 1330; G. S. 1053, 1057; R. S. 1136, 1141; 1878 (16) 707; 1894 (21) 149; 1902 (23) 1026; 1969 (56) 227.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-30. Duties and powers of board.

The board of commissioners is vested with the supervision and control of the affairs and government of said school, with power to regulate salaries of officers and teachers, to establish conditions, forms and regulations for the admission of pupils therein and to prescribe such rules and bylaws as in its judgment shall be necessary for the management and good government thereof.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-454; 1952 Code Section 22-454; 1942 Code Section 5489; 1932 Code Section 5685; Civ. C. '22 Section 2869; Civ. C. '12 Section 1919; Civ. C. '02 Section 1327; G. S. 1054; R. S. 1137; 1878 (16) 707.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-40. Officers and meetings of board.

The board of commissioners shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and secretary from their number and shall meet annually at the institution and at such other times and places as the chairman of the board shall direct.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-455; 1952 Code Section 22-455; 1942 Code Section 5492; 1932 Code Section 5688; Civ. C. '22 Section 2872; Civ. C. '12 Section 1922; Civ. C. '02 Section 1330; G. S. 1057; R. S. 1140; 1878 (16) 707; 1977 Act No. 124, Section 1.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-50. Election of president.

The president of the school shall be elected by the board of commissioners and shall be the immediate executive head of the school. He shall be responsible to the board of commissioners.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-456; 1952 Code Section 22-456; 1942 Code Section 5490; 1932 Code Section 5686; Civ. C. '22 Section 2870; Civ. C. '12 Section 1920; Civ. C. '02 Section 1328; G. S. 1055; R. S. 1138; 1878 (16) 707; 1977 Act No. 35, Section 1.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-60. Duties and powers of president.

The president shall nominate all his subordinate officers and teachers, subject to the approval of the board of commissioners. He shall be the official medium of communication between the board and the subordinate officers and employees, shall make all regulations of internal policy, shall authorize the purchase of ordinary supplies and shall examine and certify to the correctness of all bills of such supplies.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-457; 1952 Code Section 22-457; 1942 Code Section 5491; 1932 Code Section 5687; Civ. C. '22 Section 2871; Civ. C. '12 Section 1921; Civ. C. '02 Section 1329; G. S. 1056; R. S. 1139; 1878 (16) 707; 1977 Act No. 35, Section 2.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-70. Deaf, hard of hearing, blind and visually impaired persons admitted.

All deaf, hard of hearing, blind, and visually impaired persons of the State who are eligible, each case to be decided by the board of commissioners, must be admitted to the benefits of the school.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-458; 1952 Code Section 22-458; 1942 Code Section 5494; 1932 Code Section 5690; Civ. C. '22 Section 2874; Civ. C. '12 Section 1924; Civ. C. '02 Section 1332; G. S. 1059; R. S. 1142; 1878 (16) 707; 1995 Act No. 20, Section 1.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-80. Expenses of applicants.

The whole or part of the expenses of the several applicants shall be paid, according to the opinion which the commissioners may form as to the pecuniary condition of the applicants. In case there are more applicants than would exhaust the annual appropriation, the commissioners shall make selection according to their opinion of the deserts of the various applicants.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-459; 1952 Code Section 22-459; 1942 Code Section 5495; 1932 Code Section 5691; Civ. C. '22 Section 2875; Civ. C. '12 Section 1925; Civ. C. '02 Section 1333; G. S. 1133; R. S. 1143; 1878 (16) 708.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-90. Maintenance fees.

Pursuant to the authority of Section 59-47-80, the board of commissioners shall establish a maintenance fee schedule to be charged students attending the school. Such schedule may, in the discretion of the board, be graduated in accordance with the financial resources and income of the parent or guardian of the student concerned, or may be excused entirely in proper cases. Failure to pay maintenance fees in accordance with the schedule prescribed by the board may result in the discharge of a student from the school when the board determines that payment of fees would not be an unreasonable burden upon those persons obligated to pay such fees. All funds collected as maintenance fees, including any such fees collected prior to July 1 1970, shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for deposit in a special fund to be used for capital improvements at the school.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-459.1; 1970 (56) 2085.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-100. Appropriations; reports of board.

The board of commissioners shall draw the annual appropriations as made by the General Assembly for the support and maintenance of said school and shall annually report to the General Assembly an exact statement of their various acts and doings during the past year, showing exactly how they disbursed the money received and expended, the names of the persons who have received the bounty, the ages and places of residence of such persons and information as to their progress. Vouchers covering all such disbursements shall be filed in the office of the Comptroller General.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-460; 1952 Code Section 22-460; 1942 Code Sections 2129, 5493; 1932 Code Sections 2129, 5689; Civ. C. '22 Sections 90, 2873; Civ. C. '12 Sections 80, 1923; Civ. C. '02 Sections 77, 1331; G. S. 53, 1058; R. S. 74, 1141; 1878 (16) 707.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-110. Campus police; application of traffic laws; regulation of traffic.

(1) The board of commissioners of the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind is hereby empowered to employ campus police to police the buildings and grounds of the school. Such campus police shall work under the supervision of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, and shall not enter into such employment unless and until they have been appointed Governor's constables with general authority as peace officers.
(2) All traffic laws of the State shall be in full force and effect on the streets and roads of the school, whether such streets and roads are deemed public or private.
(3) The board is hereby empowered to promulgate reasonable additional rules and regulations relating to vehicular traffic within the grounds of the school including, but not limited to, parking of vehicles and reduced vehicular speeds, notwithstanding any other provision of law; and to provide penalties for the violation thereof, not to exceed a fine of one hundred dollars; and such rules and regulations, when duly promulgated, shall have the full force and effect of law and violations thereof shall be triable in magistrate's court.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-461; 1971 (57) 389.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 47 - School For The Deaf And The Blind › Section 59-47-120. Contracts with staff attending advance training paid for by school to remain beyond completion.

(A) Teaching or clinical staff employed by the school who attend advanced training paid for by the school may be required to enter a contract with the school to remain in the employment of the school for a minimum of one year beyond completion of the training. If an employee breaches this contract, the employee shall reimburse the school for all expenses incurred by the school in providing this training for the employee.
(B) For purposes of this section, "advanced training" means an educational course or program as defined by the school in regulation.
HISTORY: 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 28.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-10. Establishment of school.

There is established a special school of science and mathematics for the purpose of fostering educational development of high school juniors and seniors in this State who are academically talented in the areas of science and mathematics and who show promise of exceptional development in these subjects. The school shall provide accelerated instruction in mathematics and science in a residential educational setting.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-20. Board of trustees; appointment; term of office; compensation.

(A)(1) The school is under the management and control of a board of trustees consisting of eleven members, as follows:
(a) one member from each congressional district appointed by the Governor;
(b) two members from this State at large appointed by the Governor;
(c) the State Superintendent of Education, ex officio, or his designee; and
(d) the Executive Director of the Commission on Higher Education, ex officio, or his designee.
(2) Members appointed by the Governor shall serve for four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Members shall receive mileage, subsistence, and per diem allowed by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.
(3) In his appointments, the Governor shall seek to obtain the best qualified persons from the business, industrial, and educational communities, including mathematicians and scientists.
(B) The board of trustees also shall include the following six members:
(1) the President of the South Carolina Governor's School of Science and Mathematics Foundation, Inc., ex officio;
(2) the provost or vice president for academic affairs from each of the following higher education research institutions, ex officio, or his designee:
(a) Clemson University;
(b) the University of South Carolina; and
(c) the Medical University of South Carolina; and
(3) two members from the State at large appointed by the Governor to serve for terms of four years each and until their successors are appointed and qualify. Vacancies must be filled by appointment in the manner of original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(C) An ex officio member who is authorized to designate a person to serve on the board in his stead only may make the designation if he intends for the designee to serve continuously instead of intermittently with himself or another designee.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23; 1990 Act No. 319, Section 1; 1991 Act No. 248, Section 6; 2000 Act No. 387, Part II, Section 46; 2012 Act No. 176, Section 3, eff May 25, 2012; 2014 Act No. 181 (H.4646), Section 1, eff May 16, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
The 2012 amendment removed prior subsection (A)(3) and renumbered subsections (A)(4) and (A)(5) as (A)(3) and (A)(4); and removed ". The provost or vice president for academic affairs of each of these three institutions shall serve as nonvoting members of the board" from subsection (B)(2)(c).
2014 Act No. 181, Section 1, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-30. Course of study.

The board shall establish the standard course of study for the school. This course of study shall include instruction in the areas which constitute the usual high school curriculum and provide in-depth instruction in science and mathematics.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-35. Requirements for diploma.

The students enrolled in the Special School of Science and Mathematics who earn a total of twenty units of credit distributed as specified in the Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina school districts and who meet the school's requirements for graduation are eligible to receive a state high school diploma. The board of the special school, in its discretion, may issue its own high school diploma.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 410, Section 1; 2014 Act No. 155 (H.3919), Section 2, eff April 14, 2014.
Effect of Amendment
2014 Act No. 155, Section 2, deleted reference to exit examinations in the first sentence.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-40. Admission criteria, standards, and procedures.

The school shall admit students in accordance with criteria, standards, and the procedures established by the board. To be eligible to be considered for admission, an applicant must be a legal resident of this State. Eligibility to remain enrolled in the school terminates when a student becomes a nonresident of this State. The board shall ensure, insofar as possible without jeopardizing admission standards, that an equal number of students are admitted from each of the state's congressional districts.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-50. Administrative officer for school.

The chief administrative officer of the school shall be the director, who must be appointed by the board to serve at its pleasure. The director shall administer all affairs of the school, subject to policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the board. The director shall serve as the secretary to the board of trustees and shall report at least annually to the board concerning the state of the school.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 48 - Special School Of Science And Mathematics › Section 59-48-70. Endowment fund; organization and operation.

(A) The board shall create a Development Office for the school that will be headed by an executive director. The executive director shall be an employee of the school, be hired by the head of the school, and serve at his pleasure with a salary that shall be set by the board. The board may establish and maintain an endowment fund for the school that is subject to the direction of the Executive Director of the Development Office and that has the primary purpose of raising funds to support the furtherance of the school's mission, goals, and objectives.
(B) The endowment fund must be organized on a nonprofit basis as a separate legal entity recognized under and in compliance with the laws of this State.
(C)(1) In consultation with the Executive Director of the Development Office, the endowment fund must adopt an annual operations and capital budget. Prior to adopting the annual budget, the head of the endowment fund must meet with the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school to review the endowment fund's proposed budget, and prior to any subsequent proposed material changes to the budget. The endowment fund budget and its fundraising goals must exclusively be based on the operation and capital goals of the school as provided to the foundation by the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school.
(2) The endowment fund shall not accept any donations that are restricted in their use unless the proposed restriction is approved by the board prior to its acceptance and unless the funds are being used for a purpose that is needed by the school.
(D) Prior to taking any action, including fundraising, on behalf of the school, the board and the endowment fund must enter into a written agreement detailing the corresponding rights, duties, and responsibilities of the endowment fund.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 170, Part II, Section 23; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 1, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 1, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-10. Establishment of Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe.

(A) There is established the Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe to provide training for students who have a career aptitude in agriculture, agribusiness, natural resources, and biotechnology. It also will serve as a research and resource center for students and conduct adult education programs for teachers, farmers, and persons involved in the industry of agricultural and natural resources. This residential and day school shall provide intensive preprofessional and professional instruction in agriculture that a student may complete to satisfy the requirements for a high school diploma and be prepared for college-level study.
(B) The school is named the Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-501; 1952 Code Section 22-501; 1942 Code Section 5480; 1932 Code Section 5676; Civ. C. '22 Section 2757; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 9, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 9, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-20. Board of trustees; appointment; term; vacancies.

(A) The business, property, and affairs of the school must be under the control of a board of trustees, consisting of nine members, appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The terms of the members of the board must be for terms of five years. Appointments to fill vacancies must be for the remainder of the terms in the same manner of original appointments.
(B) The following shall serve as nonvoting ex officio members of the board:
(1) the Dean of the College of Agriculture at Clemson University or his designee;
(2) the Dean of the College of Education at Clemson University or his designee;
(3) the Dean of the School of Business at South Carolina State University or his designee;
(4) the Chair of the Department of Accounting, Agribusiness, and Economics at South Carolina State University or his designee;
(5) the State Superintendent of Education or his designee; and
(6) the Chair of the Agriculture Program at Piedmont Technical College and the President of Piedmont Technical College.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-502; 1952 Code Section 22-502; 1942 Code Section 5482; 1932 Code Section 5678; Civ. C. '22 Section 2759; 1918 (30) 803; 1920 (31) 723; 1937 (40) 216; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 1; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 10, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 10, inserted the (A) designator and added (B).
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-30. Removal of trustees; failure to attend meetings as resignation.

The Governor may remove the members of the board for good cause at any time. The failure of any member of the board to attend at least one meeting thereof in any year, unless excused by formal vote of the board, may be construed by the Governor as the resignation of such nonattending member.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-503; 1952 Code Section 22-503; 1942 Code Section 5482; 1932 Code Section 5678; Civ. C. '22 Section 2759; 1918 (30) 803; 1920 (31) 723; 1937 (40) 216; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 11, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 11, rewrote the first sentence.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-35. Trustee training.

(A) All members of the board of trustees shall complete successfully a training program on the powers, duties, and responsibilities of a board member including, but not limited to, topics on policy development, personnel, school leadership and board relations, student programs, finance, school law, ethics, and community relations, as determined by the board of trustees. Training regarding how best to serve the students in their care also must be provided.
(B) Within one year of taking office, all persons elected as members of the board of trustees after July 1, 2018, also must complete the training prescribed in subsection (A).
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 2, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-40. Meetings of trustees.

The board shall meet quarterly and more often as may be required. Meetings should be held at the school.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-504; 1952 Code Section 22-504; 1942 Code Section 5482; 1932 Code Section 5678; Civ. C. '22 Section 2759; 1918 (30) 803; 1920 (31) 723; 1937 (40) 216; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 12, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 12, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-60. Compensation of trustees.

All members of the board shall receive per diem and mileage as provided by law for members of state boards, committees, and commissions.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-506; 1952 Code Section 22-506; 1942 Code Section 5482; 1932 Code Section 5678; Civ. C. '22 Section 2759; 1918 (30) 803; 1920 (31) 723; 1937 (40) 216; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 3.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-70. School declared a body corporate; powers.

The Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is declared to be a body corporate and, as such, may sue and be sued and plead and be impleaded in its corporate name, may have and use a proper seal, which it may alter at its pleasure and may acquire by purchase, deed, devise, lease for a term of years, bequest or otherwise such property, real and personal, in fee simple without limitations as may be necessary or proper for carrying out the purposes of its organization as herein declared.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-507; 1952 Code Section 22-507; 1942 Code Section 5481; 1932 Code Section 5677; Civ. C. '22 Section 2758; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 13, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 13, substituted "The Governor's School for Agriculture at John de la Howe is" for "The John de la Howe School is hereby".
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-80. Superintendent; employees.

The board shall elect a superintendent for said school at such salary and for such term as it may fix. The superintendent shall employ and discharge all employees of the school, subject to the approval of the board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-508; 1952 Code Section 22-508; 1942 Code Section 5483; 1932 Code Section 5679; Civ. C. '22 Section 2760; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-85. Faculty qualifications.

(A) The agricultural and natural resources instructional program may use part-time or full-time faculty members who hold advanced degrees or extensive professional experience in the agricultural and natural resources industry and whose professional expertise can be demonstrated by their training and accomplishments as recognized by state or national organizations and affiliations. As an alternative to traditional certification, these faculty members shall participate annually in professional development programs approved by the president and the board of trustees. Pursuant to this chapter, the board of trustees shall adopt policies and regulations governing development of the agricultural and natural resources instructional program.
(B) The academic program must be comprised of faculty who hold one or more degrees in the specific subject to be taught and who must have achieved traditional state certification in the area of instruction. Teacher certification must be maintained pursuant to state law and regulations.
(C) The president and the board will determine the salary scale of teachers and administrators of the school, not to exceed the highest salaries of any public school district in the State for those designated positions.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 3, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-90. Oath of trustees; oath and bond of superintendent.

All of the members of the board and the superintendent of the school shall, before entering upon the discharge of their duties, take an oath faithfully to perform any and all duties imposed upon them under this chapter. The superintendent shall execute a bond payable to the State in such sum as shall be required by the board, with sufficient security, which shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of State.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-509; 1952 Code Section 22-509; 1942 Code Section 5484; 1932 Code Section 5680; Civ. C. '22 Section 2761; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-100. Purpose of school.

(A) It is declared to be the purpose and policy of the State to maintain and develop the school property in accordance with the purposes of the will of Dr. John de la Howe as interpreted by the Supreme Court of South Carolina, Mars v. Gibert, 93 SC 455, which for historical reference reads: "First, the establishment and maintenance of an agricultural and mechanical school as an institution in Abbeville County, stimulating and improving the industrial life of the entire community; second, the training, free of charge, of twenty-four boys and girls, not as college men and women, but in the beginning of school life; and, third, the like training of the children of the neighborhood not supported by the fund." It is declared that the term "Abbeville County" shall be understood to mean that portion of South Carolina known as Abbeville County at the time the will of Dr. John de la Howe was dated, namely January 2, 1797. The property is now in McCormick County. It is further declared that, given the above historical perspective, the board shall instruct the president of the school to implement programs which shall meet the needs of children from all of South Carolina who have an interest in agriculture, biotechnology, and natural resources.
(B) Under the provisions of the will and the bequest accepted by the State of South Carolina, the school must 'educate twelve poor boys and twelve poor girls'. To meet this requirement, the school shall use the current measures of poverty as defined by the State Department of Education.
(C) Also under the provisions of the will and the subsequent bequest, the board may allow local students to attend as day students provided they meet the admissions requirements. The board will determine equity of admissions statewide.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-510; 1952 Code Section 22-510; 1942 Code Section 5485; 1932 Code Section 5681; Civ. C. '22 Section 2762; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 4; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 14, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 14, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-110. Improved forestry and farm practices.

(A) The school may carry out improved forestry and farm practices on the timber holdings and farmland of the school property and apply the revenues derived from them and any other revenue source on the property for the further improvement and development of the school forest and farmlands and for other school purposes.
(B) The school shall serve as a demonstration farm and shall provide instruction and support to farmers and persons working in, or who have an interest in, the business of agriculture.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-510.1; 1953 (48) 439; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 5; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 15, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 15, inserted the (A) designator, in (A), substituted "The school" for "The trustees of the John De La Howe School", and added (B).
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-112. Courses of study.

The board shall establish the standard course of study for the school. This course of study must include instruction in the areas that constitute the usual high school curriculum and provide in-depth instruction in agriculture, natural resources, and biotechnology.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 4, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-115. Diplomas.

The students enrolled in the school who earn a total of twenty-four units of credit distributed as specified in the Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina school districts and who meet the school's requirements for graduation are eligible to receive a state high school diploma. The board, in its discretion, may issue its own high school diploma for students that exceed the state requirements for a high school diploma.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 5, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-117. Admissions requirements.

The school shall admit students in accordance with the admission criteria, standards, and procedures as established and approved by the board. To be eligible for admission to the school, an applicant must be a legal resident of South Carolina, unless the board of trustees establishes a special exemption to accept out-of-state or international exchange students. Students must have a career interest in an agricultural or natural resources field and possess a high level of commitment, motivation, and maturity.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 6, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-120. Funds of estate of Dr. John De La Howe.

All of the money in the hands of trustees of the estate of Dr. John De La Howe shall by them be delivered to the board of trustees created by this chapter when so requested to do by the board of trustees. All amounts received from said estate and its operation shall be appropriated for the support and development of the school, in the discretion of the board of trustees.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-511; 1952 Code Section 22-511; 1942 Code Section 5487; 1932 Code Section 5683; Civ. C. '22 Section 2764; 1918 (30) 803.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-130. Use of income received by school.

All income that the school receives from the sale of timber or farm products and from programs and events held on campus must be used for the construction, erection, and building of permanent improvements at the school and for maintaining and equipping of capital improvements.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-512; 1952 Code Section 22-512; 1950 (46) 1878; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 16, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 16, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-135. Foundation and endowment fund.

(A) The board shall create a Development Office for the school that will be headed by an executive director. The executive director shall be an employee of the school, be hired by the head of the school, and serve at his pleasure with a salary that shall be set by the board. The board may establish and maintain an endowment fund for the school that is subject to the direction of the Executive Director of the Development Office and that has the primary purpose of raising funds to support the furtherance of the school's mission, goals, and objectives.
(B) The endowment fund must be organized on a nonprofit basis as a separate legal entity recognized under and in compliance with the laws of this State.
(C)(1) In consultation with the Executive Director of the Development Office, the endowment fund must adopt an annual operations and capital budget. Prior to adopting the annual budget, the head of the endowment fund must meet with the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school to review the endowment fund's proposed budget, and prior to any subsequent proposed material changes to the budget. The endowment fund budget and its fundraising goals must exclusively be based on the operation and capital goals of the school as provided to the foundation by the Executive Director of the Development Office and the head of the school.
(2) The endowment fund shall not accept any donations that are restricted in their use unless the proposed restriction is approved by the board prior to its acceptance and unless the funds are being used for a purpose that is needed by the school.
(D) Prior to taking any action, including fundraising, on behalf of the school, the board and the endowment fund must enter into a written agreement detailing the corresponding rights, duties, and responsibilities of the endowment fund.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 7, eff September 28, 2020.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-140. Rules and regulations.

In accordance with the purposes of the school as herein defined the board of trustees shall make such rules and regulations for its own government and for the management of the school as it may deem necessary, consistent with the laws of this State and with the terms of the will of Dr. John De La Howe.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-513; 1952 Code Section 22-513; 1942 Code Section 5486; 1932 Code Section 5682; Civ. C. '22 Section 2763; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1939 (41) 107.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-150. Tuition and fees.

A student who is a legal resident of this State may attend the school without paying tuition, but may pay fees for maintenance and food services unless he meets the poverty requirements as defined in the will of John de la Howe and by current rules or regulations of the State Department of Education defining measures of poverty. Notwithstanding these provisions, all out-of-state and international exchange students admitted to the school shall pay tuition and fees for maintenance and food services as determined by the board.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 22-514; 1952 Code Section 22-514; 1942 Code Section 5486; 1932 Code Section 5682; Civ. C. '22 Section 2763; 1918 (30) 803; 1937 (40) 216; 1939 (41) 107; 1985 Act No. 35, Section 6; 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 17, eff September 28, 2020.
Effect of Amendment
2020 Act No. 164, Section 17, rewrote the section.
2023 South Carolina Code of Laws › Title 59 - Education › Chapter 49 - John De La Howe School › Section 59-49-160. Campus police; public safety.

(A) The board of trustees may employ campus police to police the buildings and grounds of the school. These campus police shall work under the supervision of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and may not enter into such employment unless and until they have been appointed Governor's constables with general authority as peace officers.
(B) All traffic laws of the State are in full force and effect on the streets and roads of the school, whether such streets and roads are considered public or private.
(C) The board may promulgate reasonable additional regulations relating to vehicular traffic within the grounds of the school including, but not limited to, parking of vehicles and reduced vehicular speeds, notwithstanding any other provision of law, and to provide penalties for violations of these regulations, not to exceed a fine of one hundred dollars. These regulations have the full force and effect of law and violations of them are triable in magistrates court. The board also may charge parking fees, issue parking passes, and erect gates and guard houses to control entry to the campus.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), Section 8, eff September 28, 2020.