# S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-170: SECTION 59-155-170. Literacy skills training for educators

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-170
- **Heading:** SECTION 59-155-170. Literacy skills training for educators
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 59 / Chapter 155 / Section 59-155-170

## Text

(A) The department shall establish a set of essential competencies describing what certified teachers in early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary levels, and special education must know and be able to do so that all students can comprehend grade-level texts. These competencies, developed collaboratively with the faculty of higher education institutions and based on the science of reading, must then be incorporated into the coursework required by Section 59-155-180. The department shall provide professional development courses to ensure that educators have access to multiple avenues of receiving endorsements. (B)(1) The department shall deliver professional development that has demonstrated success in establishing deep knowledge of foundational literacy skills grounded in the science of reading and promoting student reading achievement. Each district shall participate in the implementation of this foundational literacy skills training with the goal of statewide implementation to include all kindergarten through third grade teachers certified in early childhood, elementary, or special education, and elementary administrators. This training shall be offered at no cost to the district or teacher. (2) Successful completion of this training shall satisfy the requirements of the literacy endorsement provided for in Section 59-155-180. Effect of Amendment 2024 Act No. 114, SECTION 8, rewrote the section.

## Nearby sections

- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-110 SECTION 59-155-110. Reading instruction program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-110.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-120 SECTION 59-155-120. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-120.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-130 SECTION 59-155-130. Duties of department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-130.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-140 SECTION 59-155-140. State Reading Proficiency Plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-140.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-150 SECTION 59-155-150. Readiness assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-150.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-155 SECTION 59-155-155. Universal reading screeners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-155.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-160 SECTION 59-155-160. Mandatory retention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-160.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-170 SECTION 59-155-170. Literacy skills training for educators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-170.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-180 SECTION 59-155-180. Pre-service and in-service teacher education programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-180.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-190 SECTION 59-155-190. Local school districts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-190.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-200 SECTION 59-155-200. Promotion of reading and writing habits and skills development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-200.md)
- [S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-210 SECTION 59-155-210. Guidance for program implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-210.md)

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