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South Carolina Homeschool Requirements Moderate regulation
What South Carolina requires from homeschool families — notification, subjects, hours, testing, and portfolio rules — with links to the current law. This is the same state data FolioKid uses to build your portfolio template.
- Governing law: S.C. Code § 59-65-40
- Required subjects: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (elementary grades; some states vary by grade)
- Instructional days: 180 days per year
Requirements vary by option: Option 1 (district approval) includes portfolio review and semiannual progress reports; Option 3 (independent association) requires 180 days at 4.5 hours per day with an annual test or portfolio.
Official South Carolina sources
- 📜 S.C. Code § 59-65-40 to -47 — the statute itself
- 🏛️ SC Dept. of Education — Home Schooling
- 🔎 HSLDA — South Carolina homeschool law summary
South Carolina homeschool FAQ
What law governs homeschooling in South Carolina?
Homeschooling in South Carolina is governed by S.C. Code § 59-65-40. Requirements vary by option: Option 1 (district approval) includes portfolio review and semiannual progress reports; Option 3 (independent association) requires 180 days at 4.5 hours per day with an annual test or portfolio. Always verify current requirements with your state department of education.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in South Carolina?
South Carolina requires: Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies (elementary grades; some states vary by grade).
How many hours or days of instruction does South Carolina require?
South Carolina requires 180 days per year.
Does South Carolina require testing or a portfolio evaluation?
No — South Carolina does not require standardized testing or a portfolio evaluation, but keeping a portfolio of your child's work is still the simplest way to document progress.
Keeping records for South Carolina? Snap photos of your kids' work and FolioKid organizes them into a year-end portfolio PDF — formatted around South Carolina's requirements.
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