South Dakota high schools will now be allowed to award academic credit toward graduation for participation in extracurricular athletics, rather than limiting credit only to traditional classroom courses. The Board of Education Standards must update state rules by September 30, 2026, to establish how much athletic participation counts toward the various credit requirements for graduation.
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House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36. H.J. 139
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 128
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7. H.J. 1
Education Motion to amend H.J. 1
Education Motion to amend H.J. 1
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 12
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