South Carolina Statutes
§ 59-44-20 — Declaration of purpose.
The General Assembly finds that in recognition of the fact that the school, as the prime educational institution of the community, is most effective when it involves the people of that community in a process designed to fulfill their education needs, and since community education promotes a more efficient use of community facilities through an extension of buildings, personnel, and equipment, it is the purpose of this chapter to facilitate the provision of recreational, educational, cultural, social, health and other community services, in accordance with the needs, interests and concerns of the community, through the establishment of the community education programs, for such activities, in cooperation with other governmental agencies and community service organizations.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1976 Act No. 676, SECTION 2.
Nearby Sections
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§ 59-44-10
Short title.§ 59-44-20
Declaration of purpose.§ 59-44-30
"Community education" defined.§ 59-44-40
Duties of State Department of Education.§ 59-44-50
Community education advisory council.