Proposed Regulations

Document No. 5403 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-1-445, 59-1-447, 59-18-310(B), and 59-18-325 43-100. Test Security. Preamble: Regulation 43-100 outlines test security directions for administration of the statewide assessment program. The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) proposes to update language in the regulation. Specifically, S.C. Code Ann. Section 59-18-325 (2014) requires college entrance and career readiness assessments and summative assessments to be administered to all students in a computer-based format except for…

Document No. 5402 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 59-40-180 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-601 Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. The proposed change will reorganize the charter school regulation to increase clarity, transparency and effectiveness of implementation. Section-by-Section Discussion: 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. – new numbered section 43-605. Application …

Document No. 5393 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-39D. Non-interest Bearing Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NINOW) Accounts by State-charted Savings and Loan Associations. Preamble: The South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions proposes to repeal R.15-39D as unnecessary because Section 34-28-500 of the South Carolina Code already allows these types of accounts. Section-by-Section Discussion: 15-39D Non-interest Bearing Negotiable Order of Withdrawal (NINOW) Accounts by State-charted Savings and Loan Associations. R.1…

Document No. 5371 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-26-10, 59-26-30, and 59-26-40 43-234. Defined Program, Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend Regulation 43-234.I: Defined Program for Grades 9-12 and Graduation Requirements. The SCDE proposes to update language in the regulation to align with statutory changes. Specifically, §59-29-120(A) requires that “public high schools must give instruction in the essentials of the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Emanc…

Document No. 5366 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-40-40, 59-40-115, and 59-40-180 43-601. Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. Preamble: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-601 Procedures and Standards for Review of Charter School Applications. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 26, 2024. Section-by-Section Discussion: Section VIII. Sponsor Registration for Institutions of Higher Learning. Section IX. Charter School Authorizer Transfer Schedule. Notice of Public Hearing…