South Carolina § 53-3-60 - South Carolina Day.
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§ 53-3-60. South Carolina Day.
The public schools shall observe Calhoun's birthday, the eighteenth of March of each year, as South Carolina Day and on that day the school officers and teachers shall conduct such exercises as will conduce to a more general knowledge and appreciation of the history, resources and possibilities of this State. If such day shall fall on Saturday or Sunday the Friday nearest to March eighteenth shall be so observed and if any school shall not be in session on such date, the celebration may be held before the close of the term. The State Superintendent of Education shall suggest such topics or programs as he may deem appropriate for the celebration of South Carolina Day.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 64-105; 1952 Code SECTION 64-105; 1942 Code SECTION 5388; 1932 Code SECTION 5432; Civ. C. '22 SECTION 2697; Civ. C. '12 SECTION 1810; 1906 (25) 22.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53-3-60 ("South Carolina Day.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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