Establishes minimum qualifications for Directors of Special Education in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to set minimum qualifications for Directors of Special Education or equivalent roles in local education agencies. These individuals must hold a valid administrative certification and a special education certification appropriate to the grade levels and disability categories served. They must also have five years of professional experience in special education, including administration or oversight of IDEA programs. The State Department of Education will certify compliance and may take enforcement actions for noncompliance.

Establishes minimum qualifications for Directors of Special Education in South Carolina.

This bill amends South Carolina law to set minimum qualifications for Directors of Special Education or equivalent roles in local education agencies. These individuals must hold a valid administrative certification and a special education certification appropriate to the grade levels and disability categories served. They must also have five years of professional experience in special education, including administration or oversight of IDEA programs. The State Department of Education will certify compliance and may take enforcement actions for noncompliance.