S.C. Code Regs. § 43-302
The Palmetto Gold and Silver Awards Program is established to recognize and reward schools for academic achievement. Awards will be established for schools attaining high levels of absolute performance and for schools attaining high rates of improvement. The program shall be operated by the State Department of Education in accordance with program criteria established by the Division of Accountability of the Education Oversight Committee.
Award funds are to be used to improve and/or maintain exceptional student academic performance according to the school's renewal plan. Funds may be utilized for professional development support.
Allowable costs include equipment, materials and supplies, contractual services, substitutes, and travel. Specific guidelines for the expenditure of award funds will be provided to each school receiving an award. An expenditure report specifying the manner in which those monies were expended must be submitted to the Department of Education at the conclusion of the grant period.
S.C. Code Regs. 43-302
Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-18-1100