South Carolina § 59-50-40 - Admissions; criteria, standards, procedures.
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§ 59-50-40. Admissions; criteria, standards, procedures.
The school shall admit students in accordance with the admission criteria, standards, and procedures as established and approved by the board. To be eligible for admission to the school, an applicant must be a legal resident of South Carolina unless a special exemption is established to accept out-of-state or international exchange students. Students must be identified as artistically talented and possess a high level of commitment, motivation, and maturity. The board shall assure, as far as possible and without jeopardizing admission standards, that an equal number of students are admitted from each of the state's congressional districts. Out-of-state or international exchange students admitted to the school shall pay tuition as determined by the board.
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 447, SECTION 1; 2005 Act No. 84, SECTION 1, eff May 26, 2005.
Effect of Amendment
The 2005 amendment at the end of the second sentence deleted "or until the Governor and board change the requirement" and added the fifth sentence requiring out-of-state or international exchange students to pay tuition.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 59-50-40
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 59-50-40 cover?
Section 59-50-40 ("Admissions; criteria, standards, procedures.") 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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