This bill prevents South Dakota schools and local governments from banning Native American students from wearing traditional tribal regalia—such as eagle feathers, eagle plumes, or beaded graduation caps—or from singing honor songs at graduation and honoring ceremonies. The law clarifies that these cultural items and practices are permitted at school events, removing any authority schools previously had to prohibit them.
House of Representatives Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6 Failed, YEAS 16, NAYS 52. H.J. 241
Education Report out of committee without recommendation as amended Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
Education Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 6, NAYS 6.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 104
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Cosponsors
Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6
Education — Do Pass Amended
Education — Report out of committee without recommendation as amended