Certain persons employed after December 31, 1948, are automatically members of system.

S.C. Code Ann. § 9-1-420
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All persons who have or shall become teachers or employees after December 31, 1948, except those specifically excluded under Section 9-1-450 or those as to whom membership is optional under Sections 9-1-510 to 9-1-560, have become or shall become members of the System as a condition of their employment.
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