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State Act 204 to change grading practices in district starting 2026-27, board told
Summary
A presenter described South Carolina Act 204 of 2026 and told the board that starting in 2026-27 grades must reflect actual student work and minimum grading floors (such as automatic 50s for missing work) will no longer be permitted.
A presenter identified in the record as Mr. Bridges briefed the board on the South Carolina Department of Education's adoption of Act 204 of 2026 and explained how the law will change grading practices in public schools.
"Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, grades will reflect the work a student actually completes," the presenter said, adding that practices such as automatically assigning a 50 for missing work would no longer be allowed. The presenter advised families to monitor grades through the parent portal, encourage consistent attendance and timely completion of assignments, and to communicate with teachers when concerns arise.
Board members were given the opportunity to ask questions; the transcript records the chair asking for questions but no substantive follow-up from trustees on the record. The presenter emphasized that the law requires grades to accurately reflect academic performance and that schools should ensure students understand deadlines and expectations.
The board was asked to communicate these changes to parents and guardians ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
