SB187 creates a legal definition of "nonpublic school" in South Dakota law as a privately-governed institution that teaches compulsory school-age children at least math and English (with English instruction leading to mastery). The bill clarifies that nonpublic schools can limit enrollment, charge tuition, and receive some state grants or federal funds, but they cannot receive state education aid distributed under the standard funding formula and are not required to be accredited or employ certified teachers.
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Senate Do Pass Failed, YEAS 11, NAYS 23. S.J. 280
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 247
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 139
Prime sponsor · Rep
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Dist. HD-034
Prime sponsor · Sen
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Dist. SD-018
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-003
cosponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-003
cosponsor · Rep
R
Dist. HD-018
Do Pass
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