S.C. Code Ann. § 40-57-920: Approval of education providers and instructors.

(A) All providers and instructors seeking approval by the commission must submit an application and applicable fee to the commission on prescribed forms. To attain approval, applicants must meet qualification requirements as provided in regulations. Approval from the commission must be attained prior to commencement of instruction. If the commission approves an application, a notification must be issued by the commission.

(B) The commission may deny, reprimand, fine, suspend, or revoke the approval of an education provider or instructor if the commission finds violations of statutory or regulatory requirements. If an application for a provider, instructor, or course is not approved, the reason must be detailed and provided to the provider or instructor.