HB1247

This bill establishes specific minimum course requirements that all South Dakota high school students must complete to earn a diploma, including four units of English, three units of math and science each, three units of social studies, and one unit of either career training, a world language, or a capstone project. Schools must ensure students take these core courses plus electives to reach a total of at least 13.5 units before graduation. The diploma itself will note that the student has met all these new state requirements.