S.C. Code § 59-24-10

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 59-24-10 - Assessment of leadership and management capabilities before appointment as principal

Beginning with the school year 1999-2000, before permanent appointment as a principal for an elementary school, secondary school, or career and technology center, a person must be assessed for instructional leadership and management capabilities by the Leadership Academy of the South Carolina Department of Education. A district may appoint a person on an interim basis until the assessment is completed. A report of this assessment must be forwarded to the district superintendent and board of trustees. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person currently employed as principal on the effective date of this section or to a person hired as principal before the beginning of school year 1999-2000.

2005 Act No. 49, Section 9, eff 5/3/2005; 1998 Act No. 400, Section 4; 1996 Act No. 458, Part II, Section 70A; 1987 Act No. 85 Section 1; 1985 Act No. 201, Part II Section 9(D); 1984 Act No. 512, Part II, Section 9, Division II, Subdivision D, SubPart 1, Section 1.