The Be Present S.C. campaign is dedicated to improving school attendance across South Carolina. Most recent data shows that our state’s chronic absenteeism rate is at 22.5% —
making nearly one in four SC public school students chronically absent. The S.C. Education Oversight Committee undertook the campaign after it was bought to the committee’s attention chronic absenteeism’s negative impact on student achievement. By raising awareness, we aim to empower parents and students to prioritize school attendance. Our goal is to foster a community where every child attends school consistently, paving the way for academic success and a brighter future.