South Carolina Homeschool Requirements
Medium Regulation
South Carolina offers three legal homeschool options with varying requirements.
South Carolina Quick Facts
- • Three legal options available
- • Most choose Option 1 (home school) or Option 3 (accountability association)
- • Annual testing required for most options
- • 180 days of instruction required
- • Parent qualification varies by option
Three Legal Options
Option 1: Home School
Parent must have high school diploma, keep records, and provide annual testing
Option 2: District School Board Approval
Gain approval from local board, parent must have bachelor's degree
Option 3: Accountability Association
Join association like SCAIHS, provides accountability and support
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