Homeschool testing in South Carolina

At a glance

Testing required

Yes

When

annual (district-approval option §59-65-40 only)

What qualifies

State’s own test only

Who administers

Certified school district employee only.

Results

Filed with the state

Score floor

Below promotion standard for one year → district board decides placement.

What the law says

“Students must participate in the annual statewide testing program and the Basic Skills Assessment Program approved by the State Board of Education… administered by a certified school district employee.”

— S.C. Code § 59-65-40(A)(6)

Alternatives to testing

SCAIHS membership (§59-65-45) or 50+ member association (§59-65-47) — neither imposes statutory testing; associations set their own policies.

Worth knowing

The vast majority of SC homeschoolers use the association options (§59-65-45/-47), which carry no statutory testing; associations set their own policies.