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South Carolina homeschool laws

Low regulation State Rank 34 of 56 (1 = easiest)

Confidence: High · Last verified:

75
Freedom score / 100
This is general information, not legal advice. Requirements shown are for the scored pathway: Association options (SCAIHS / 50-member group); Option 1 would score much higher. Other pathways may have different rules.

Current regulations

Notification & registration Requirement exists

Join SCAIHS or a 50+ member association (no filing with district). Option 1: apply to district board of trustees (approval required, appealable).

Parent / instructor qualifications Requirement exists

High school diploma/GED (Option 1 also allows a baccalaureate).

Required subjects Requirement exists

Reading, writing, math, science, social studies; composition and literature in grades 7-12.

Testing & assessment None in scored pathway

Association options: none beyond association rules. Option 1: annual statewide testing + Basic Skills Assessment administered by certified district employee.

Records, days & reporting Requirement exists

180 days. Records: plan book, portfolio of work, semiannual progress report with attendance and documentation.

Oversight Requirement exists

Association (options 2/3); district board of trustees (option 1).

Immunization & other requirements None in scored pathway

None stated.

Legal pathways

Scored pathway: Association options (SCAIHS / 50-member group); Option 1 would score much higher. The score uses the least-burdensome parent-led pathway defined in law (see methodology).

Who to notify & where to start

Join SCAIHS or a 50+ member association (no filing with district). Option 1: apply to district board of trustees (approval required, appealable).

Official agency / statute links:

Recent changes

None identified.

How the score breaks down

Notification, registration & approval 5 / 20
Parent/instructor qualifications 2.5 / 10
Required subjects & curriculum mandates 5 / 10
Testing, assessment & evaluation 0 / 25
Records, reporting & official oversight 7.5 / 15
Mandated instruction time 5 / 10
Other burdens (immunization paperwork, ID docs, background checks, local discretion) 0 / 10

Regulation burden 25 / 100 → freedom score 75. Bars show burden points per criterion (longer = more burdensome). HSLDA's own map tier for comparison: Moderate (summary dated 2025-07-01).

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Helpful resources for South Carolina families

Types of services families in this jurisdiction commonly look for, based on the requirements above. These are categories, not endorsements.

Curriculum and course providers

Complete curricula, single-subject courses, and online programs, including options organized around required subjects.

Why shown: South Carolina lists required subjects or curriculum expectations.

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Record-keeping and planning tools

Attendance logs, lesson planners, transcript and portfolio organizers for keeping the records your jurisdiction may ask for.

Why shown: South Carolina asks for notices, records, attendance, or instruction time in the scored pathway.

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