Parents in South Carolina have clear and growing legal rights to actively participate in and direct their children’s education, healthcare, and upbringing under recent education laws like the 2025 “Parental Rights in Education Act.”
Key Legal Rights for Parents in South Carolina Schools
Ultimate Responsibility: Parents hold the ultimate authority to direct the upbringing, education, healthcare, and mental health of their children without unreasonable state interference.
Educational Decisions: Parents can:
Choose the type of education for their child, including public, private, religious, or homeschooling options…