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A bill permitting an individual to wear tribal regalia at some events took a turn aimed solely at schools on Tuesday (2/13). House members passed an amended version of House Bill 1252, which Prohibits certain government entities from prohibiting any person from wearing traditional tribal regalia or objects of cultural significance at a school honoring […]
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The debate to participate came to an end in the House, for now. On a 28-38 vote, members of the House defeated House Bill 1120, which permits students receiving alternative instruction be deemed academically eligible by complying with alternative instruction requirements and allowed to participate in activities sponsored by the SDHSAA, on Monday. The
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School boards will continue to have control over facilities policy. House Bill 1296, which requires each school board to establish a policy on the use of certain school district facilities by transgender persons, fell on a 11-1 vote by the House Judiciary committee on Monday (2/12). ASBSD opposed the bill. “The issue
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A bill clarifying specific school owned property being tax exempt is close to being codified. House Bill 1143, which revises certain provisions regarding the tax exemption of certain school owned property, passed the Senate on a unanimous vote on Monday (2/12) and now heads to Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s desk for signature. Sen. Ryan Maher said a
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After being revived the debate on homeschool participation has been delayed. Representatives brought back House Bill 1120, which permits students receiving alternative instruction be deemed academically eligible by complying with alternative instruction requirements and allowed to participate in activities sponsored by the SDHSAA, on the chamber floor this week. Through what’s known as the
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Two bills, two actions in appropriations on Thursday (2/8). House Appropriations members passed House Bill 1166, provides the Joint or Interim Appropriations committee the power to approve, amend or deny teacher compensation waivers, on an 8-1 vote. ASBSD supported the bill. “This gives (the committee) some flexibility to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’
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A bill ensuring audit reports are in the hands of board members advanced in the legislature on Thursday (2/8). In a unanimous vote, Senate Appropriators passed Senate Bill 100, which establishes certain provisions related to grant monitoring and review. The main portions of the bill affecting school boards require the department or firm
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A bill codifying language exempting housing owned by school districts for certified teachers to be tax exempt cleared another legislative hurdle on Wednesday (2/7). House Bill 1143, which revises certain provisions regarding the tax exemption of certain school owned property, passed the Senate Taxation committee on a 7-0 vote. ASBSD supports the bill. “Housing
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A bill permitting an individual to wear tribal regalia at some events passed committee on Wednesday (2/7). House Judiciary members passed House Bill 1252, which prohibits certain government entities from restricting the wearing of tribal regalia during certain events, on an 8-4 vote. HB 1252 specifically references “any award ceremony, graduation ceremony, or
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The crux of a public comment bill remains unclear as it heads across the hall. Representatives passed House Bill 1172, which revises certain provisions regarding meetings of certain public bodies, on a 60-8 vote on Wednesday (2/6). HB 1172 requires school boards – and other political subdivisions – to provide public comment at
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