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S.C. Code Ann. § 59-8-110 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter: (1) "Department" means the South Carolina Department of Education. (2) "Education Scholarship Trust Fund," "ESTF," or "fund" means the individual account that is administered by the department to which funds are allocated to the parent of an eligible…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-8-115 Standard application process; timeline; eligibility; requirements
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(A) The department shall create a standard application process and timeline for parents to establish the eligibility of their student for the Education Scholarship Trust Fund program. Beginning November first of every year, an early application window will be opened for current p…
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-8-120 Administration of fund
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(A)(1) There is established at the department, the "South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund" that is separate and distinct from the general fund, consisting of monies appropriated to the department to provide scholarships to eligible students for qualifying expenses. The …
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-8-125 Funds to create, oversee, and administer program; suspension of accounts; unused funds; termination of scholarships
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(A) The department shall develop an online electronic system for payment for services authorized by participating parents pursuant to this chapter and the guidelines provided by the department. Parents may not be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. (B) The trustee shall transf…