South Carolina
South Carolina FOIA
Formally: South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (Open Meetings)
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 30-4-10 to 30-4-110
Sunshine Score
| Advance Notice | 1 day, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required, remote allowed, written accepted |
| Closed Sessions | 5 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Allowed |
| Enforcement | Voidable, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Online posting: Required
Post agenda at least 24 hours before meeting on public bulletin board and website; post calendar of regular meetings at beginning of year; no items may be added without additional 24 hours notice
Agenda changes at meeting: Allowed — unanimous consent
Public Participation
South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (S.C. Code § 30-4-10 et seq.) does not mandate a public comment period. Public bodies set their own comment policies.
Virtual Meetings
Allowed under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-20; 'meeting' includes convening 'by means of electronic equipment.' Quorum of members may convene remotely. Meetings must be open to the public. Agenda must be posted 24 hours in advance on public website.
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Online posting: Not required
Content requirements: date, time, location, members present, all actions taken (S.C. Code § 30-4-80)
Recording & Broadcast
Enforcement
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Accessibility & Language Access
ADA accessibility: ADA Title II applies to all public meetings. The state statute does not add requirements beyond federal law; reasonable accommodations must be provided on request.
Language access: No statutory language-access mandate beyond federal Civil Rights Act Title VI obligations for recipients of federal funds.