School Calendars
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) does not approve school calendars prior to their publication or implementation. Local school boards are responsible for approving school calendars, while the SCDE monitors them for compliance with state statutes and regulations.
Additional Resources and Information
| Resources |
Description |
| S.C. Code of Laws §59-1-425 |
Learn about South Carolina's requirements for school calendars, instructional time, make-up days, and school closures. |
| School Calendar Checklist |
This checklist provides an overview of the key issues to consider when developing a school calendar. |
School Closures
The SC General Assembly has amended S.C. Code of Laws §59-1-425 as it relates to school closings due to snow, extreme weather conditions or other disruptions.
Every district must report all missed days, reasons for the closure, days made up and days waived by the State Board of Education no later than five days after the school reopens from the event that caused the closure.
The Calendar and Closure System is located in the Member Center. This is where districts are required to report school or district closures, as well as plans to make up closures. During hazardous weather, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division uses this application to report school closures to the Governor, state agencies, and statewide news media. For these reasons, closure reporting via the application must be completed in a timely manner.
Additional Resources and Information
| Resources |
Description |
| S.C. Code of Laws §59-1-425 |
Learn about South Carolina's requirements for school calendars, instructional time, make-up days, and school closures. |
| School Closings Frequently Asked Questions (Coming Soon) |
This FAQ is designed to assist districts with reporting school closures and documenting make-up instructional time.
The questions and answers address common situations involving weather events, emergencies, virtual instruction, make-up days, and data entry requirements. |
| School Closings Reporting Tutorial (Coming Soon) |
Step-by-step guidance for entering, updating, and verifying school closure information to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with state requirements. |
| SC Legislative Annual Report on Missed School Days |
These annual reports provide information on school days missed by South Carolina districts due to weather, emergencies, or other disruptions, including days made up and days waived in accordance with state law.
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