Richland 2 trustees debate removing district career-prep program; leaders propose state credential instead

Mar 25, 2026

School officials proposed removing a decades-old district career-prep program and replacing it with South Carolina’s high school employability credential; trustees expressed concern for the 19 students currently enrolled and asked for more committee follow-up during the first reading of policy IKF.

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Richland School District Two trustees heard a first reading of proposed changes to policy IKF (graduation requirements) on March 24, as administrators recommended removing the district’s legacy career prep program and replacing it with the South Carolina high school employability credential.

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