Education leader’s race raises qualification questions in SC

By JAMES POLLARD
Associated Press/Report for America

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — In the race for South Carolina education superintendent, questions about the Republican nominee’s qualifications have arisen. That comes after lawmakers in 2018 passed a requirement that the position-holder have a master’s degree. Ellen Weaver, the CEO of conservative think tank Palmetto Promise Institute and GOP nominee, currently lacks a master’s degree. After winning the GOP primary Tuesday, Weaver told reporters she’ll complete her master’s degree in educational leadership in October. Kevin Hall, who has served as a legal counsel to the South Carolina Republican Party, emphasized that the candidate must possess a master’s degree on inauguration day — not on election day.