The State Board of Education is the governing body responsible for public elementary and secondary education in the state. The board is composed of 17 members: 16 are appointed from each of the state's judicial circuits by their respective legislative delegations and one is appointed directly by the governor. Members serve four-year terms.
Contacts for the State Board of Education
- Rita Allison, Chair, State Board of Education
- Dr. David Mathis, Chair-Elect, State Board of Education
- Ellen Weaver, Superintendent, South Carolina Department of Education; Secretary and Administrative Officer to the Board
- V. Henry Gunter, Parliamentarian, Deputy General Counsel, South Carolina Department of Education
- Rebecca Blackburn Hines, Policy & Board Liaison, South Carolina Department of Education
Full Board Meeting
Agenda: September 2, 2025
Minutes: August 5, 2025
All Committee Items presented to the State Board for approval make up the Consent Agenda. A link to each Committee is listed below.
Policy & Legislation Committee
Educator Professions Committee
Standards, Learning & Assessment Committee
Instructional Materials Review Committee
Educator Certificate (Licensure) Committee
Full Board Educator Certificate (Licensure) Committee
FULL BOARD ITEMS
FOR APPROVAL
- Item 1: Proposed Amendments to State Board of Education (SBE) Regulation S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 59-40-180, Charter School Restructuring (First Reading)
- Item 2: Proposed Amendments to State Board of Education (SBE) Regulation S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 43-100, Test Security (First Reading)
FOR INFORMATION
- Item 3: Academic Updates – Dr. Abbey Duggins, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer
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