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exclude certain funds from the calculation of local effort in the state aid to education formula.

HB1109 changes how South Dakota calculates how much money local school districts must contribute before receiving state education funding. The bill excludes certain local funds from this calculation, meaning districts can use those funds for other purposes without it reducing the state aid they receive. This effectively increases state aid to districts that have these excluded funds available.

adjust certain maximum school district tax rates.

# HB1141 Summary This bill increases the maximum property tax rates that school districts can levy on taxpayers, allowing them to collect more revenue for education without needing voter approval. The specific rate adjustments vary by school district type and fund category, giving districts additional flexibility to support their budgets.

provide an appropriation for the Native American achievement schools grant program.

This bill appropriates state funding for grants to support Native American achievement schools in South Dakota. The money will help these schools provide educational programs and services to Native American students.

provide funding to schools from the contractor's excise tax on concentrated animal feeding operations.

# HB1234 Summary This bill directs money from an excise tax on concentrated animal feeding operations (large-scale livestock facilities) to public schools instead of the state's general fund. Schools would receive funding generated from this contractor tax, providing them with a new revenue source for education.

revise the General Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2019 to fund the literacy intervention program.

SB125 adjusts the state budget for fiscal year 2019 to allocate funding specifically for a literacy intervention program. This directs state money toward helping students improve their reading skills, likely through targeted educational initiatives in schools across South Dakota.

revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.

SB182 increases the special education property tax levy that school districts can impose on property owners, allowing them to collect more local funding for special education programs. The bill also modifies how the state calculates its financial aid to schools for special education services, adjusting the formula that determines how much state money each district receives.

Urging Congress to increase federal funding for special education.

This resolution asks Congress to increase federal funding for special education programs. It doesn't change any state law, but instead expresses South Dakota's position that the federal government should provide more money to help states pay for educating students with disabilities.

revise the calculation of fall enrollment for the purposes of education funding.

HB1127 changes how South Dakota calculates student enrollment numbers used to determine school funding by revising which enrollment period counts as the official "fall enrollment" figure. This adjustment affects how much state education money each school district receives, since funding is based partly on student headcount during a specific time of year.

repeal provisions regarding maximum taxes levied by a school district for capital outlay.

HB1139 removes the legal limits on how much property tax a school district can collect specifically for building and improving school facilities (capital outlay). Previously, South Dakota law capped these capital outlay taxes; this bill eliminates those caps, giving school districts more flexibility to fund construction and renovation projects without hitting a tax ceiling.

revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.

SB179 adjusts how much property tax school districts can collect for their general operating funds and changes the formula that determines how much state money schools receive based on local wealth and enrollment. These changes alter the balance between local property taxes and state aid that funds South Dakota public schools.

adjust for inflation the amount of the special education appropriation that may be set aside for extraordinary expenses.

This bill increases the amount of special education funding that school districts can set aside each year for unexpected, high-cost expenses by adjusting it for inflation. Instead of staying at a fixed dollar amount, the threshold will grow annually to keep pace with rising costs, allowing districts more flexibility to handle extraordinary special education needs without depleting their regular budgets.

require the provision of certain services regarding special education to students receiving alternative instruction.

# HB 1058 Summary This bill requires school districts to provide certain special education services—such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and other related services—to students who receive alternative instruction outside of traditional classrooms. Currently, these services may not be consistently available to students in alternative settings, so the bill ensures they receive the same support as students in regular classrooms.

revise certain programs to support education in South Dakota.

This bill authorizes the state to revise education support programs in South Dakota, though the specific changes are not detailed in the bill text provided. Without additional legislative detail, the bill appears to be a framework measure that gives lawmakers flexibility to modify how education is funded or administered, but voters and citizens would need to see the actual program revisions to understand the concrete impact.

revise certain education programs and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

# HB1169 Summary HB1169 restructures several education programs in South Dakota and directs state agencies to improve operational efficiency, while providing funding to support these changes. The bill modifies how certain education initiatives are organized and delivered, though the specific programs affected depend on the detailed provisions within the legislation. The state appropriates money to implement these education program revisions and efficiency improvements across state government.

provide nonpublic schools certain tax revenue collected from rural electric companies.

HB1227 directs a portion of tax revenue collected from rural electric companies to nonpublic schools, rather than having all of it go to public school funding. This creates a new funding stream for private and religious schools using taxes previously dedicated entirely to public education. The bill changes how the state allocates these specific tax dollars among different types of schools.

revise the timing of the recalculation of the allocations for the disability levels in the state aid to special education formula.

This bill changes when South Dakota recalculates how much state money goes to schools for educating students with different disability levels. Instead of recalculating on the current schedule, the state will do so at a different time, which may affect how much funding schools receive and when they know about those amounts.

improve civics education in South Dakota public schools.

# SB 152: Civics Education Requirements This bill strengthens civics education in South Dakota public schools by requiring students to learn about government structures, the Constitution, and civic participation. The law increases instructional time and ensures schools teach students how to engage as informed citizens in their communities and democracy.

authorize certain wind and solar easements and leases by the commissioner of School and Public Lands.

This bill allows the School and Public Lands Commissioner to enter into wind and solar energy easements and leases on state-owned land, expanding the types of agreements the commissioner can make with energy developers. Previously, the commissioner's leasing authority was limited to traditional uses like grazing and mineral extraction, so this change opens up renewable energy development as a new revenue source for public lands. The bill lets the state generate income from wind and solar projects on school trust lands without selling the land itself.

revise certain provisions regarding the transportation of students participating in open enrollment.

HB1144 clarifies that school districts must provide transportation to students who participate in open enrollment (attending schools outside their home district) on the same basis as they provide it to their own students, rather than being able to charge families extra fees for that service. The bill ensures that open enrollment students receive equal access to school transportation without financial barriers based on which district they attend.

appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.

SB191 sets aside money to pay for the everyday costs of running South Dakota's government, including the legislature, courts, and governor's office, plus funding for state hospitals and schools and payments on state debt. This is a budget bill that determines how much money each state agency and program receives for the upcoming fiscal year. It doesn't change existing laws but rather provides the funds needed to operate them.

establish minimum requirements for high school graduation.

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.

lower the compulsory age for school attendance.

# HB1232 Summary HB1232 lowers South Dakota's mandatory school attendance age, requiring children to start school at a younger age than currently required. This means families with younger children will need to enroll them in school sooner or face legal consequences for non-compliance with attendance laws.

enhance education in South Dakota.

SB88 adds a new requirement that the South Dakota Legislature actively seek out and pursue ways to improve education throughout the state. The bill doesn't create specific education programs or mandate particular changes—instead, it directs lawmakers to look for opportunities to enhance education generally.