S.C. Code Ann. § 59-30-11 – Alternative assessment of written exit exam for students with disabilities; interim waiver of written exam for purposes of high school diploma for above-average performers on other measures of achievement who are otherwise qualified

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 59-30-10(f), by September 1, 1993, the State Department of Education shall develop an alternative assessment mechanism to the written portion of the exit exam for those students who have documented disabilities, such as severe to profound hearing disability or English as a second language. Until this alternative is developed, passing the written portion of the exit exam is waived for the purposes of receiving a state high school diploma for those students who have performed above average on other measures of achievement and who are otherwise qualified to receive the diploma.