South Carolina § 59-41-10 - Definitions.
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§ 59-41-10. Definitions.
The following words and phrases as used in this chapter shall, unless a different meaning is plainly required by the context, have the following meanings:
(a) "School child" shall mean any person between the ages of six and twenty whose domicile is with his or her parent within the State and who is otherwise qualified to attend the public schools of any school district in which he or she resides.
(b) "Parent" shall mean the natural or adoptive parent or the guardian having legal custody of a child eligible and entitled to receive a scholarship grant under this chapter who is actually paying or who will pay the tuition cost of attendance of such child at a school which qualifies such child to receive a grant under the terms of this chapter.
(c) "Private school" shall mean a private or independent elementary or high school which is not operated or controlled by any church, synagogue, sect or other religious organization or institution.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 21-297; 1963 (53) 498.
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