Moderate regulation

Homeschool Laws in South Carolina

South Carolina gives you three legal paths to homeschool, each with different oversight levels.

Yes, homeschooling is legal in South Carolina. Three options — pick one: (1) the local school district program (most oversight, with district approval and progress reports), (2) the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS, moderate oversight from an accountability association), or (3) an Option 3 third-party accountability association (most popular, lightest oversight). Whichever you pick, you keep a portfolio with attendance records, samples of student work, and semester progress notes. 180 days of instruction per year.

Last verified: May 19, 2026·Re-checked quarterly · Information, not legal advice

Key dates

Enroll under chosen option
before starting school year
Annual evaluation
by end of school year (Option-dependent)

Where this comes from

What you need to do

  • Three options — pick one: Local district (most oversight) / SCAIHS / Option 3 association (lightest)
  • Most SC homeschoolers use Option 3 associations for flexibility
  • 180 days of instruction per year
  • Cover required subjects: reading, writing, math, science, social studies
  • Maintain portfolio: attendance, work samples, semester progress

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Where South Carolina ranks

18states share South Carolina's regulation level

Across the 50 states + DC, the homeschool-regulation breakdown is:

Low regulation26 states
Moderate regulation18 states
High regulation7 states
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Last verified May 19, 2026. We re-check sources quarterly. This page is information, not legal advice — confirm specifics with your local district or a homeschool attorney before filing.
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