South Carolina § 59-49-115 - Diplomas.
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§ 59-49-115. Diplomas.
The students enrolled in the school who earn a total of twenty-four units of credit distributed as specified in the Defined Minimum Program for South Carolina school districts and who meet the school's requirements for graduation are eligible to receive a state high school diploma. The board, in its discretion, may issue its own high school diploma for students that exceed the state requirements for a high school diploma.
HISTORY: 2020 Act No. 164 (S.613), SECTION 5, eff September 28, 2020.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 59-49-115 ("Diplomas.") 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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