• The Introduction to Freedom of Information Act
• The text of the S.C. FOIA - This is the entire law. This does not page does not include the plain language explanations written by SCPA. These interpretations are only available in the FOIA booklet. (See below)
• PDF version of the text of the SC FOIA - same as the page above, but downloadable, PDF format.
• How to file an FOI request
• How to respond to an FOIA request
• Topical Index to the FOIA
• The latest revision of SCPA's FOIA booklet, The Public Official's Guide to Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act is available now for download in PDF format.

  The entire text of the law is contained in this booklet, as well as a section by section explanation of the law. These plain language interpretations were written by SCPA Attorney Jay Bender and FOI Committee Chairman John Shurr. -> Download FOI Booklet

  Printed booklets are $1.50 each plus shipping and can be ordered by email. -> Order your printed FOI Booklet

Visit these web sites for more information

Freedom of Information Center: University of Missouri
The Missouri FOI Center maintains a national clearinghouse on access to information from the federal to the state level, along with files on many journalism topics dating back to its founding in 1958.  The Center is active in helping states enact open meetings and records laws by providing information and answering questions from reporters, editors, students, educators, attorneys, and organizations around the country.

National Freedom of Information Coalition
This umbrella organization for the state freedom of information groups holds a yearly conference to discuss problems in the states.  Their website provides contact information for all state FOI groups and other related links.

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
The RCFOP is one of the major sources of information on what's happening in media law and publishes News Media and Law, a comprehensive examination of media law issues and cases.

Student Press Law Center
The SPLC focuses primarily on First Amendment issues related to college campuses, often concerning access to meetings and records.