Any parent or guardian who neglects to enroll his child or ward or refuses to make such child or ward attend school shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than fifty dollars or be imprisoned not more than thirty days; each day's absence shall constitute a separate offense; provided, the court may in its discretion suspend the sentence of anyone convicted of the provisions of this article.
S.C. Code Ann. § 59-65-20
Penalty for failure to enroll or cause child to attend school
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 324 F. Supp. 2d 786 - Smith v. School District of Greenville County (2004)
Most recently applied in 324 F. Supp. 2d 786 - Smith v. School District of Greenville County (April 2004)
1962 Code SECTION 21-757.1; 1967 (55) 181.
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