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Homeschooling in South Carolina
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Home education approved by the local school district board under §59-65-40.
Instruction time
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Requires a minimum instructional year of 180 days and a 4.5-hour instructional day, excluding lunch and recess.
Teacher qualifications
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Parents must have at least a high school diploma or GED. Option 1 also contains an alternative bachelor’s-degree qualification and other statutory conditions.
Core subjects
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Core subjects include reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Grades 7–12 also require composition and literature.
Testing and district oversight
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Testing and district oversight differ by option and apply under Option 1.