Regulations, Policy & Guidance

Through the Office of Special Education Services (OSES), the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) ensures that both federal and state regulations are adhered to throughout the state as outlined in the federal Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) and the South Carolina State Board Regulation R-43-243 Special Education, Education of Students with Disabilities . The SCDE OSES monitors and assists school districts as they aim to meet all constitutional and statutory provisions of federal and state law.

SC State Regulation Resources

Selected Provisos
The 2025-2026 selected provisos will include: The 2025-2026 selected provisos will be 1.6 (SDE: Educational Responsibility/Foster Care); 1.32. (SDE: Residential Treatment Facilities Student Enrollment and Funding); 1.62. (SDE: Special Education Minutes Requirement); 1.86. (SDE: Base Student Cost/EFA); and 67.12. DJJ: Local District Effort
43-243, Special Education, Education of Students with Disabilities (Approved 5/27/2016)
The purpose of this regulation is to promulgate the state’s requirements of educational programs for students with disabilities, as outlined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 2004 (IDEA).
43-243.1, Eligibility Criteria
Criteria for Entry into Programs of Special Education for Students with Disabilities.

U.S. Department of Education Resources

IDEA Part B Final Regulations Related to Parental Consent to Access Public Benefits or Insurance (e.g. Medicaid)
Details about the changes in Part B final regulations requirements for public agencies.
Building the Legacy, IDEA 2004
This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations Title 34
This section of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) presents the official and complete text of special education regulations published in the Federal Register.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law ensuring services to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation.
OSES Memorandums
Through policy and guidance efforts, the Office of Special Education Services (OSES) promotes adherence to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 2004 (IDEA) for all children with disabilities served within the state. This is accomplished through dissemination of pertinent information, changes and updates to current federal and state regulations guiding the education of students with disabilities.