LATEST NEWS: September 2021- Have you signed up to speak at our fall public hearings yet? We need your input about child well-being to help shape our research and future legislation to benefit children. We have a virtual option for those who cannot testify in person. Please send us an e-mail at comments@mailbox.sc.edu to sign-up for one of our four hearings across the state.
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September 23rd: 10:00am to noon and 5:00pm to 7:00pm, SC Statehouse Grounds, Gressette Building, room 105.
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September 30th: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Greenville Technical College, CMI Multipurpose Room.
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October 7th: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Francis Marion University, Lowrimore Auditorium.
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October 14th: 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Trident Technical College, SCATC Aviation Briefing Center.
To watch our hearings online, a livestream will be provided on the SCStatehouse website.
Committee on Children
We believe how we treat children is the most accurate indicator of our state's future.
About Us
The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children was created by statute to research issues regarding the children of South Carolina and to offer policy and legislative recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
What We Do
Assess child well being issues, based on data and research.
Offer policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature.
Help state agencies and stakeholders address children's needs.
Promote better outcomes for South Carolina's children.
Upcoming Committee on Children Meetings
Columbia Public Hearing
DATE: 09/23/2021
TIME: 10:00 AM/5:00 PM
LOCATION: Gressette Building, South Carolina State House
To view past Committee on Children meetings, please visit the South Carolina Statehouse Video Archives.
Contact Us
The Committee on Children invites public comments, questions, and suggestions.
Also, staff to the Committee on Children will provide you with information about annual reports, publications, meetings, public hearings, and Committee-sponsored bills. You may send staff a message by email or fill out the comment card below.
1300 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29208