SC Code of Law
A closer look at SC
Code of Law: Section 59-65-47
(d) educational records shall be maintained by the parent-teacher
and include:
(1) a plan book, diary, or other record indicating subjects
taught and activities in which the student and parent-teacher
engage;
(2) a portfolio of samples of the student's academic work; and
(3) a semiannual progress report including attendance records and
individualized documentation of the student's academic progress in each
of the basic instructional areas specified in item (c) above.
Section 59-65-47 Law (d) is the law representing
the third option (review law D from the link above). You will notice
there is not
a similar law listed under section 59-65-45, which is the code representing the
second option. You will notice there is a similar law listed under
section
59-65-40
Law (4), which is the law representing the first option, or home schooling
through your local district.
Simply put, if you home school under the 1st
option you, the parent/teacher, are responsible for maintaining your education records. If you home school
under SCAIHS, the second option, they will maintain your educational records. If you
home school under the 3rd option you are responsible for maintaining your educational
records.
There are 3rd option accountability associations
willing to provide the additional service of maintaining your educational
records for a fee. However, according to the SC State Code of Law: Section
59-65-47 Law (d) the parent/teacher is ultimately responsible for all
educational records.
Under the third option the parent/teacher is responsible for
maintaining the student's records. Palmetto Independent Educators, a third option
association, does not maintain educational records.
Will PIE maintain educational records as a service in the future? This
will depend on the needs of PIE's members. We feel this is an unnecessary
step due to the fact the parent/teacher will need to produce the educational records for
PIE to maintain. If we find PIE members are searching for this service, we will
consider providing for them. We do provide limited support through the
Member Center.
Under the third option, home schools are required
by law, and have the right to maintain their own educational records. They
have the right to produce their own transcripts, diplomas and report
cards. Are these documents important? Yes, it is important for the parent/teacher to maintain
accurate records of the student's completed work and activities. Upon completion of high school, the transcripts will
play an important part in your child's entrance into college.
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