February06

Resolution supporting epilepsy awareness advances

A resolution supporting raising awareness of epilepsy crossed the hall in the Capitol.   On a 65-0 vote, Representatives approved House Concurrent Resolution 6007, which supports students and other persons afflicted by epilepsy and raising awareness of epilepsy in South Dakota.   An amendment brought on the Senate floor states: WHEREAS, the Epilepsy Foundation has

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February05

Bill amending recertification rules for teachers passed

A bill providing a more fluid process for former teachers to return to the profession reached the halfway point in the legislative process.   Representatives passed House Bill 1032, which revises BOE authority related to certification rules, on a 49-17 vote. ASBSD is monitoring the bill.   Rep. Bob Glanzer said the bill would allow

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February03

Decision delayed on new school system bill

Groups on either side of a bill setting up a separate school system that receives state dollars have two weeks to reach an agreement to present to education committee members.   Senate Education committeemen unanimously agreed to bring Senate Bill 66, which creates and funds Oceti Sakowin community-based schools, back on Thursday, February 14 in

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February02

Senate passes S.D. JAG program expansion proposal

South Dakota’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program took another step towards becoming law.   On a unanimous vote, Senators passed Senate Bill 39, which creates Jobs for SD’s Graduates program and special donation fund. The bill previously passed Senate Education on a 7-0 vote.   The public-private partnership program would allow the program to collect

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February01

Capital Outlay FAQ available

The conversation on capital outlay is just beginning this legislative session.   Last Monday, the first bill related to adjusting the caps on capital outlay, Senate Bill 67, fell in Senate Taxation on a 6-1 vote, but later in the week two additional bills were introduced in House Bill 1198, which repeals certain Capital Outlay

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February01

One more FREE LAN Update webinars remain

ASBSD plans to hold a final free ASBSD LAN Update webinars beginning at 7 p.m. (Central) for LAN members to discuss their role as a LAN member, advocating strategies and provide updates from the 2020 legislative session. The webinars are scheduled for:   Only business managers can register multiple people from their district for an

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