LATEST NEWS: June 2021- Our June meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 24th at 9:00am. We are excited to partner with Children's Trust of SC again this year for the release of the annual Kids Count Data Report. The meeting will be held virtually and livestreamed on the Statehouse website. The meeting will include an overview of the Kids Count data, a panel discussion, and an informational presentation from the Department of Education. Click here for the agenda and access to the livestream.
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
June Committee Meeting
DATE: 06/24/2021
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: TBD
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