South Carolina Homeschool Requirements 2026-2027
Complete guide to South Carolina homeschool requirements for the 2026-2027 school year. Learn about hours, subjects, filing deadlines, required documents, and assessment options.
Hours Requirements
No minimum hours required. South Carolina does not mandate a specific number of instructional hours.
Required Subjects
Elementary (Grades 1-6)
ReadingWritingMathematicsScienceSocial Studies
Secondary (Grades 7-12)
ReadingWritingMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesCompositionLiterature
Filing Deadlines (2026-2027)
No specific filing deadlines tracked for South Carolina.
Required Documents
Home School Association Membership (Option 3, S.C. Code §59-65-47)
Required
Semiannual progress report (twice a year)
Required
Portfolio
Required
Assessment Requirements
No annual assessment required by South Carolina.
Official Sources
- https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/
- https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t59c065.php
- https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/home-school-faq/
- https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/home-school-option-3/
- https://ed.sc.gov/districts-schools/state-accountability/home-schooling/home-school-option-2/
- https://hslda.org/legal/south-carolina
This guide is based on publicly available state requirements. Verify with your state education department. Last verified: October 2026.
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