Education & Schools

permit a school district to administer epinephrine using a nasal spray.

update the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the administration of higher education savings plans.

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.

direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.

provide requirements related to the cardiac health evaluation of minors.

increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.

require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding.

amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.

update the reference to the Internal Revenue Code to reflect current federal law for the administration of higher education savings plans.

increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.

amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.

amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.

amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.

permit a school district to administer epinephrine using a nasal spray.

create the property tax local effort replacement fund, to reduce certain property taxes, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

remove an enhanced permit as a condition of carrying a concealed pistol while on the campus of a public institution of higher education.

provide for the carrying of a concealed pistol by certain school district employees.

require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.

authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

terminate certain school district excess tax levies.

modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need.

require the display of the state motto in public schools and provide for associated legal representation.

apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.

provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.

require that the Department of Education provide for the compensation of a teacher employed by a school district.

amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.

amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.

amend provisions pertaining to calculating local effort and state aid for general education.

amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.

amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.

amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.

make an appropriation for the design and construction of an athletic facility at the University of South Dakota and to declare an emergency.

make an appropriation for the design and construction of a new soccer venue at South Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

make an appropriation for the design and construction of an indoor athletics facility at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven.

define nonpublic school.

codify the rights of a parent.

require education in prenatal human growth and development.

limit the use of taxpayer funds and resources by a public education employer to support a labor organization or affiliate and to provide a penalty therefor.

prohibit the Board of Regents and institutions under its control from requiring certain students to reside in on-campus housing or purchase meal plans.

modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

amend the state aid formula for general education and for special education.

amend provisions pertaining to the required criminal background investigation of certain school employees.

reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

provide for the establishment of charter schools.

amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.

require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.

reduce the sales and use tax rates on food, to increase the rates for certain taxes, use taxes, and excise taxes, and to provide a new fund for school district capital outlay projects.

require an election to approve the issuance of certain capital outlay certificates, lease-purchase contracts, or installment purchase contracts.

permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

authorize the provision of charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization.

amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.

modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

provide that a portion of revenues from wind farms remain with school districts.

enhance the future of education in South Dakota.

apportion interest earnings from the unclaimed property trust fund to school districts.

authorize the possession and self-administration of diabetes medications by a student on school property and at school-related events and activities.

permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.

provide a property tax credit for the payment of nonpublic school tuition.

proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election, an amendment to state law to reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.

establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding.

create the community-based providers methodology supplement fund, create the target teacher salary supplement fund, and provide for the transfer of certain unobligated cash balances to the fund.

amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.

repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.

revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.

codify the rights of a parent.

create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.

modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

modify requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy.

create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.

make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.

authorize the construction of a trades center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to construct an advanced manufacturing laboratory space and classrooms on the campus of Southeast Technical College and to declare an emergency.

provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.

require education in prenatal human growth and development.

restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.

require the reporting of funding given by certain persons and governments to institutions under the control of the Board of Regents and the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.

permit technical college employees to join the state health plan.

modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.

establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.

revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.