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South Carolina homeschool laws

How to homeschool in South Carolina

Most families enroll with an accountability association of at least 50 families (option 3) or with SCAIHS (option 2) and follow its rules. The association reports to the districts. Option 1 is an application to the district board of trustees, with state testing and reports twice a year.

Requirements:
Moderate requirements
How you file:
Through an association
Law:
S.C. Code §§ 59-65-40, 59-65-45, 59-65-47
More:
HSLDA South Carolina

South Carolina homeschool requirements

Who can teach
High school diploma or GED.
Days and hours
180 days (option 1: at least 4.5 hours a day).
Subjects
Reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and in grades 7 to 12 composition and literature.
Testing
Options 2 and 3: none from the state. Option 1: the statewide tests each year, given by a district employee.
Records
Option 3: a plan book, a portfolio of work samples, and a semiannual progress report with attendance for the association. Option 1: the same, open to district inspection.

South Carolina homeschool forms and letters, filled out

The notice of intent, renewals, reports and letters South Carolina asks for, in the state's own form where one exists.

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Also expected in South Carolina

No form to fill out for these. The state expects them all the same.

  • Association enrollment

    Before each school year

    Enroll (or renew) with your association before the school year and follow its policies. It reports to the district by January 30.

  • Plan book and portfolio

    Keep on hand

    A plan book or diary of subjects and activities and a portfolio of work samples.

Where it goes

Enroll with an accountability association (Option 3), with SCAIHS (Option 2), or apply to the district board of trustees (Option 1). The association's own forms are theirs. Only Option 1 goes to the district.

Option 3 association list 2026-27State pageHSLDA South Carolina

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