South Carolina requires every local school board to develop a character education policy. GRiT delivers the traits named in the statute — through practice, not worksheets.
South Carolina law provides that each local school board of trustees “must develop a policy addressing character education.” Any program a district adopts is to incorporate, to the extent possible, the character traits named in the statute.
The State Department of Education supports districts in implementation. GRiT gives South Carolina districts a concrete, measurable program that delivers those traits as usable skills.
Not a feelings worksheet. GRiT teaches how the brain and stress response work, as tools students actually use.
GRiT Compass shows growth across five dynamics, so South Carolina leaders can report impact, not just activity.
Grade-banded for K–12 through college, with a light weekly footprint that fits the school day.
Yes. S.C. Code § 59-17-135 provides that each local school board of trustees must develop a policy addressing character education.
A broad list including respect for authority and others, honesty, self-control, courtesy, good manners, cooperation, citizenship, patriotism, courage, fairness, kindness, self-respect, compassion, diligence, generosity, sportsmanship, and loyalty — incorporated to the extent possible.
Yes. GRiT delivers those traits through a neuroscience-based, practice-first curriculum for K–12 through college, and measures growth with GRiT Compass.
Each local school board of trustees must develop a character education policy.
Meet § 59-17-135 with a program that’s live in under a week — and shows the growth.
→ Book a discovery callThis is a plain-language summary of S.C. Code § 59-17-135 as of 2026, provided for general information and not as legal advice. The statute requires each local board to develop a character education policy. Statutes change; always confirm current requirements with your district and the South Carolina Department of Education.