This bill updates South Dakota's high school graduation requirements by switching from a "units" system to a "credits" system for measuring coursework. The changes also add a new requirement for one-half credit in personal finance or economics and clarify that students can fulfill one elective credit through career and technical education, a capstone experience, or world languages. The Board of Education Standards must file these updated rules by September 30, 2026.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
House of Representatives Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 133
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 128
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 31. H.J. 127
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 115
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 3. H.J. 1
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 42
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