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South Carolina

Draft research · Evidence tier C

South Carolina publishes a statewide accessibility policy and agencies are implementing WCAG 2.1 AA, but a single comprehensive binding ICT accessibility framework was not verified.

Initial research category: Official accessibility policy and agency implementation; comprehensive state mandate unclear

Structured draft values

At a glance

Each card pairs the conservative normalized value with the original research wording.

Enacted state law: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Portal/agency policy and federal implementation — Active.
Mandatory state policy: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Portal/agency policy and federal implementation — Active.
WCAG requirement: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
WCAG 2.1 AA in current agency implementation.
Government websites: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Yes/agency and federal implementation
Mobile applications: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
Federal Title II; some agency policies explicitly include apps
Electronic documents and PDFs: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Agency/federal implementation
Software, systems, and other ICT: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Unclear
Accessible procurement: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
Unclear statewide
Education accessibility: Unclear
Available wording cannot be reduced to one conclusion without inference.
Original research wording
State education resources actively support district compliance
Local-government relevance: Federal requirement only
Only the separate federal baseline is explicit in the initial research.
Original research wording
Federal Title II applies.
Funding and implementation: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Not verified.
Enforcement and accountability: Not yet verified
Research or expert verification is still required.
Original research wording
Agency feedback and ADA processes; no separate statewide digital mechanism verified.

Authority research

Laws, policies, and standards

Primary authority named in the draft

SC.gov Accessibility Policy and agency digital-accessibility policies.

Instrument type

Portal/agency policy and federal implementation

Current policy status wording

Active.

Technical standard wording

WCAG 2.1 AA in current agency implementation.

Research notes

Implementation and accountability

Funding and implementation

Not verified.

Enforcement and accountability

Agency feedback and ADA processes; no separate statewide digital mechanism verified.

Responsible entities named in the draft

State digital/agency teams and Department of Education for school resources.

Named people or policy architects

No statewide legislative architect verified.

Clearly labeled analysis

Strengths and research gaps

Draft Atlas analysis: notable strength

Current agency policies and strong 2026 education guidance.

Unanswered questions and cautions

Binding statewide scope, procurement, funding, auditing, reporting, and enforcement.

Evidence trail

Official and supporting source leads

Reachability does not prove that a source is current, authoritative, accessible, or supports every claim in this profile.

dor.sc.gov/index.php/who-we-are/digital-accessibility-policyResponded at last check
Official government source reviewed during the Batch 8 authority research pass.
ed.sc.gov/edtech/district-websites/federal-a11yResponded at last check
Official government source reviewed during the Batch 8 authority research pass.
sc.gov/accessibility-policyResponded at last check
Official government source reviewed during the Batch 8 authority research pass.