107 chapters · 2,052 sections in this title.
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-16-10 Legislative findings
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(A) The General Assembly finds that: (1) through the use of technology, South Carolina can create educational opportunities for the students of this State that may not exist without such technology; and (2) using technology to deliver instruction can provide effective alternative…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-16-15 Virtual education program; eligibility; grades; exams; computer equipment and internet access
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(A) The State Board of Education is authorized to establish a virtual education program to provide South Carolina students access to distance, online, or virtual learning courses offered for an initial unit of credit. Additionally, the virtual education program shall offer access…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-16-20 Housing and management of program; standards for courses; instructor certification and training
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(A) The South Carolina Virtual School Program shall be housed in and managed by the State Department of Education. The department may contract for distance learning courses, develop courses, or approve courses submitted by entities. (B) Each course offered for a unit of credit sh…
Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) "Distance learning" means the acquisition of knowledge and skills through mediated information and instruction, encompassing all technologies and other forms of learning at a distance. Distance learning includes online and virtual courses. (2) "Online…