# S.C. Code Regs. 43-58: S.C. Code Regs. 43-58. Disciplinary Action on Educator Certificates

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_58

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Regs. 43-58
- **Heading:** S.C. Code Regs. 43-58. Disciplinary Action on Educator Certificates
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** South Carolina Code of Regulations / Chapter 43 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION / S.C. Code Regs. 43-58

## Text

The State Board of Education has the legal authority to deny, revoke, or suspend a certificate, or issue a public reprimand for the following causes:

1. incompetence,

2. willful neglect of duty,

3. willful violation of the rules and regulations of the State Board of Education,

4. unprofessional conduct,

5. drunkenness,

6. cruelty,

7. crime against the law of this state or the United States,

8. immorality,

9. any conduct involving moral turpitude,

10. dishonesty,

11. evident unfitness for the position for which one is employed,

12. sale or possession of narcotics,

13. obtaining or attempting to obtain a certificate by fraudulent means or through misrepresentation of material facts,

14. failure to comply with the provisions of a contract without the written consent of the local school board,

15. test security violation,

16. failure to comply with a court order for child support, and

17. failure for a second time to complete successfully the formal evaluation process as an annual contract teacher.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-50 S.C. Code Regs. 43-50. Persons Required to Hold a Teaching Certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_50.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-51 S.C. Code Regs. 43-51. Certification Requirements; approval of alternative certification; authorization for the SBE to approve additional alternative certification programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_51.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-52 S.C. Code Regs. 43-52. Application for Teaching Credential](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_52.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-53 S.C. Code Regs. 43-53. Credential Classification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_53.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-55 S.C. Code Regs. 43-55. Renewal of Credentials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_55.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-56 S.C. Code Regs. 43-56. Foreign Applicants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_56.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-57 S.C. Code Regs. 43-57. Prior Work Experience](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_57.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.1 S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.1. Computing the Experience of Teachers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_57_1.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.2 S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.2. Teaching Experience Acceptable for Credit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_57_2.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.5 S.C. Code Regs. 43-57.5. Military Service](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_57_5.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-58 S.C. Code Regs. 43-58. Disciplinary Action on Educator Certificates](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_58.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-58.1 S.C. Code Regs. 43-58.1. Reporting of Terminations of Certain School District Employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_58_1.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-62 S.C. Code Regs. 43-62. Areas of Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_62.md)
- [S.C. Code Regs. 43-63 S.C. Code Regs. 43-63. Requirements for Career and Technology Education Work-Based Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_CODEREGS_43_63.md)

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