SC H4735

Creates the "Truancy Root Cause Intervention Study Committee" to examine current truancy intervention programs and recommend improvements for identifying home environmental factors contributing to student truancy

Committee must review existing state and district-level truancy intervention procedures and evaluate how well they assess household stability, caregiving responsibilities, health and safety issues, and transportation access

Composed of 11 members: 3 state senators, 3 state representatives, the State Superintendent of Education, Director of Department of Social Services, Director of USC Children's Law Center, and 2 governor-appointed public members with child welfare or education expertise

Committee must submit a written report with legislative recommendations to the General Assembly by July 1, 2027, at which point the committee dissolves

Recognizes that truancy often stems from complex circumstances including unstable home environments, unmet health needs, transportation barriers, and caregiving responsibilities affecting school attendance