Census 2020 — Everybody counts
Once every decade, the United States conducts a census to count the country’s population. Each year, the Federal Government distributes approximately $675 billion (yes, billion) to the states. South Carolina averages $7.1 billion in direct Federal aid to the State budget. That’s approximately $1,468 per person. The census directly impacts federal funding for schools and communities in South Carolina, including funding for special education, teacher training, school meals assistance, technology and after-school programs. Traditionally, children are among the most undercounted on the census. According to the Count All Kids Campaign, more than two million young children nationally were missed in the 2010 Census. If we undercount children in the 2020 Census, South Carolina could miss out on funding for the programs our students depend on.
Click here to download a handout with tips for school board members and school districts as you work together to ensure that your community’s residents are counted accurately.
