# S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-190: SECTION 59-155-190. Local school districts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SC_T59_C155_S59-155-190

## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 59-155-190
- **Heading:** SECTION 59-155-190. Local school districts
- **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 59-155-190

## Text

Local school districts are encouraged to create family-school-community partnerships that focus on increasing the volume of reading, in school and at home, during the year and at home and in the community over the summer. Schools and districts should partner with county libraries, community organizations, local arts organizations, faith-based institutions, pediatric and family practice medical personnel, businesses, and other groups to provide volunteers, mentors, or tutors to assist with the provision of instructional supports, services, and books that enhance reading development and proficiency. A district shall include specific actions taken to accomplish the requirements of this section in its reading proficiency plan.

## 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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