South Carolina Lets Teachers Give Zeros Again — But Grading Debate Is Not Over

Aiman Tariq – Regional News EditorColumbia, SC – South Carolina has become the first state to formally restrict “no-zero” grading policies, giving teachers clearer authority to record the grade a student actually earns — including a zero when no work is submitted. The new law took effect July 1, 2026, after Gov. Henry McMaster signed […]