Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc

Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc. (PHA), is one of the first-fruits of this statute. Founded by Carolyn Petroski and her husband, Jeff, PHA's mission is to allow parents more freedom to homeschool their children, without undue restrictions or financial restraints. Palmetto Homeschool Association, Inc. was incorporated as a non-profit organization on July 2, 1996, and is now recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. PHA is the only statewide registered Non-Profit 3rd Option Accountability Association in South Carolina. Our purpose is to provide an umbrella of accountability to homeschoolers according to Section 59-65-47 of the South Carolina Code of Law. PHA is registered with the South Carolina Department of Education as a recognized 3rd Option Accountability Association.