When is the South Carolina teaching (k-12) license renewal deadline?

Professional certificate expires June 30 of the expiration year. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

Is there a grace period for South Carolina teaching (k-12) license renewal?

No grace period is specified in the available data — verify with the licensing board before relying on one.

When professional educator certificate licenses come due in South Carolina, sourced from the official board.

June 30Verify with board

Every 5 years

Board wording: Professional certificate expires June 30 of the expiration year.

Deadline type

Fixed calendar date

Renewal cycle

Every 5 years

Official source: South Carolina Department of Education, Renewing a Professional Certificate (State Board guidelines approved 8/4/2026)

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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