S.C. Instructional Materials Uniform Parent Complaint Form

State Board of Education Regulation 43-170 requires that instructional materials in South Carolina public schools be age and developmentally appropriate and aligned with and supportive of South Carolina’s instructional program.

The Regulation allows a parent or legal guardian to file this complaint form with their District board if they believe a specific instructional material used in their District violates the requirements of the Regulation.

Please return completed form to the district superintendent.
Deliver or mail to: 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072
Email to: gpostlewait@lexington1.net

An individual filing a complaint must:

Be a parent/guardian of a student who attends school in the school district;
Read, watch, or otherwise review the material; and
Make a good faith effort to address their concerns with school or district office staff prior to filing a complaint.

Only one specific instructional material may be challenged per form, and individual complainants are limited to no more than five (5) complaints per calendar month.

For printed materials, cite the page number, chapter, section, paragraph, or other information that identifies the contested material. To further assist the review of the complaint, please include a copy or screenshot of the contested material and submit it with this form.

For audio/visual recordings, cite the minute mark in the recording or other information that identifies the contested material.

For online materials, describe how the content is accessed (website address, application on school issued device, or other information that identifies the material). If possible, please submit screenshots or other printed documentation of the contested material with this form.

Appeals

The Regulation allows a parent or legal guardian to file this appeal form with the State Board of Education if they believe a specific instructional material in their District that was retained in part or in whole by a final decision of their District Board violates the requirements of the Regulation.