Ex-Teacher Accused Of Helping SC Students On Test

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A retired teacher has been arrested and charged with helping her students as they took a South Carolina achievement test last year.

The Post and Courier of Charleston reported Tuesday that 52-year-old Lou Ann Williamson of Summerville was charged earlier this month with violating test security laws.

A State Law Enforcement Division investigation concluded that Williamson used hand signals to communicate with students while they took the spring 2008 Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test.

Williamson faces up to 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine if she’s convicted.

She would not talk about the allegations Monday. But she told the newspaper she’s surprised her arrest is being reported, since the test has been changed and the allegations occurred more than a year ago.