South Carolina
Overview
South Carolina has not passed a supported decision-making statute or legislation, but it does define supported decision-making services in the South Carolina Code for nondiscrimination in Access to Anatomical Gift and Organ Transplants. No current supported decision-making bills are pending. We are not aware of any case law denying petitions for guardianship (or terminating existing guardianships) in favor of supported decision-making.
Guardianship Laws
S.C. Code Ann. §§ 62-5-101 to -716
Supported Decision-Making
State Legislation
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-43-1520(2)(c)
- Description: Provides for the nondiscrimination in access to anatomical gifts and organ transplantation; identifies support decision-making as an auxiliary aid for disabled transplant patients.
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Case Law & Court Orders
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State Grant Programs
- 2018/2019 State Grantee: Able South Carolina (www.able-sc.org)
- Summary: The foundation for South Carolina’s state project is the SC Supported Decision-Making Project (SCSDMP), a SC Developmental Disabilities Council-funded, 3-year grant built on a partnership between Able South Carolina, Protection & Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Family Connection of SC, and The Arc of South Carolina. One of the project’s key findings is that there is a pervasive need for professionals and families to better understand decision making supports in an objective, constructive, and strengths-based fashion. In this NRC-SDM state project, Able SC partnered with two school districts to create, pilot, and gather feedback for a tool for Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams that serves two key functions: (1) It acts as an objective assessment of decision making support needs with an emphasis on the input of the student; (2) It features content that highlights steps that teams can take towards constructively addressing identified needs through skill building.
- Final Report
- “Stop, Look, and Listen: Planning for Independence and Adult Decision-Making Support” Tool
- Contact: Jerri Davison, Assistant Director, Able South Carolina, jdavison@able-sc.org, 864-235-1421, Ext. 302
Other Resources
Information Last Updated: January 25, 2025