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make an appropriation to the Board of Regents to fund the development of the Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center at Dakota State University and to declare an emergency.

The state legislature approves a one-time payment to the Board of Regents to pay for building a new Cyber Incubator and Entrepreneurial Center at Dakota State University. The bill treats this as an emergency measure, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than waiting for the standard legislative process.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the E.Y. Berry Library on the campus of Black Hills State University and to make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1045 allows the Board of Regents to hire contractors to design and oversee renovations and expansions to the E.Y. Berry Library at Black Hills State University. The bill also provides state funding for this construction project.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the design, renovation of, and addition to, the Devereaux Library on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and to make an appropriation therefor.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is authorized to hire contractors to redesign, renovate, and expand the Devereaux Library at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. The bill also appropriates state funding to pay for this construction project. This gives the Board of Regents the legal permission and money needed to move forward with improving the library facility.

establish a nonbeneficiary student scholarship program for certain students attending tribally controlled colleges and to make an appropriation therefor.

HB 1217 creates a new scholarship program for students who are not tribal members but are attending tribally controlled colleges in South Dakota. The state will provide financial support to help these non-member students pay for their education at these institutions. The bill also includes an appropriation (funding allocation) to pay for this scholarship program.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of an Allied Health Facility and the demolition of Julian Hall and the Julian Hall Addition to the University of South Dakota, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.

SB40 allows the Board of Regents at the University of South Dakota to contract for building a new Allied Health Facility and tearing down Julian Hall and its addition. The bill appropriates state funding for this construction and demolition project and declares it an emergency matter.

authorize the Board of Regents to contract for the construction of a facilities building at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.

SB 41 authorizes the University of South Dakota's Board of Regents to contract with builders to construct a new facilities building on campus. The bill also appropriates state funding to pay for this construction project.

authorize certain tribal members to attend certain institutions of higher education or postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.

This bill allows enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes located in or partially in South Dakota to attend state universities or technical institutes tuition-free for up to four years of undergraduate study. Students must first use any federal tuition assistance they qualify for before the state covers their tuition costs. This creates a new tuition waiver program that didn't previously exist in South Dakota law.

authorize the South Dakota Building Authority to issue revenue bonds to provide for maintenance and repair on facilities controlled by the Board of Regents and to provide appropriation therefor.

SB 43 allows the South Dakota Building Authority to borrow money through revenue bonds to pay for maintenance and repairs at colleges and universities under the Board of Regents' control. The bill provides the necessary funding authorization so these repairs can be completed without requiring a direct appropriation from the state's general budget.

establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program and the Dakota's promise fund.

HB1266 creates a new scholarship program called Dakota's Promise to help South Dakota students pay for higher education, funded through a dedicated Dakota's Promise Fund. The bill establishes the framework and funding mechanism for this scholarship program, though the excerpt provided doesn't contain the specific details about eligibility requirements or award amounts.

establish the Dakota's promise scholarship program, to establish the Dakota's promise fund, to make an appropriation, and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota would create a new scholarship program called Dakota's Promise that provides financial aid to eligible South Dakota residents attending accredited colleges and universities in the state. To qualify, students must be South Dakota high school graduates who receive a federal Pell Grant and score at least twenty-two on the ACT test. The Board of Regents would manage the program and report its results to the Legislature.

revise certain state post-secondary requirements for dual credit and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill appropriates $1 to the state's dual credit program, which allows high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. The bill modifies state requirements for how the dual credit program operates, though the specific regulatory changes are referenced but not detailed in this excerpt. Any unused funds must be returned to the state by June 30, 2021.

establish certain restrictions regarding the state subsidized dual credit program.

South Dakota's state-subsidized dual credit program, which allows high school juniors and seniors to take college courses, will now be limited to classes that count toward general education requirements rather than allowing any college course. The bill also sets the state's share of tuition costs at two-thirds of a reduced tuition rate (set at 43% of regular undergraduate tuition), with students paying one-third and their school district able to cover the student's portion if it chooses.

establish certain restrictions regarding funds from the state subsidized dual credit program for certain students.

This bill makes students financially responsible for the full cost of dual credit courses if they fail or withdraw after the deadline, whereas previously the state and student shared costs regardless of completion. The bill maintains the existing cost-sharing formula (33.3% student, 66.7% state) for students who successfully complete their courses.

cap increases in the rates of tuition for certain institutions.

SB 177 limits how much South Dakota colleges and universities can increase tuition each year by capping tuition rate hikes under state law. This prevents institutions from raising tuition costs beyond a set amount annually, making higher education more predictable and affordable for students and families.

authorize the Board of Regents to demolish three storage structures and contract for the construction of a grounds facility at the University of South Dakota and to make an appropriation therefor.

# Summary of SB42 The Board of Regents is authorized to tear down three storage buildings at the University of South Dakota and build a new grounds maintenance facility in their place. The bill includes a state appropriation (specific dollar amount not provided in excerpt) to pay for these demolition and construction projects.

make an appropriation for the rural veterinary medical education program and to declare an emergency.

South Dakota is appropriating money for a rural veterinary medical education program to help train veterinarians for underserved areas of the state. The bill also reorganizes existing veterinary education funding rules by amending how money is allocated and removing outdated provisions, while declaring the funding need an emergency so it can take effect immediately.

revise the conditions for dual credit and to provide an appropriation.

This bill directs the South Dakota Legislature to examine dual credit courses (classes that allow high school students to earn college credit). The bill appropriates $1 to the Department of Education to support dual credit programs, with the secretary of education authorized to approve related expenses.

authorize certain veterans to attend courses offered at postsecondary technical institutes without payment of tuition.

HB 1069 allows certain veterans to attend courses at South Dakota's postsecondary technical institutes tuition-free. The bill removes the cost barrier for qualifying veterans seeking vocational education and training at these state institutions.

revise certain programs regarding the Board of Regents and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill appropriates $1 to the Board of Regents to revise education programs and improve government efficiency. The money must be spent by June 30, 2021, or it will be returned to the state's general fund.

provide for an increased distribution from the education enhancement trust fund in fiscal year 2021.

HB 1230 increases how much money South Dakota distributes from the Education Enhancement Trust Fund in fiscal year 2021 to support schools. The bill modifies the rules for how distributions are calculated and removes certain restrictions on fund spending that were previously in place. This provides additional education funding for that fiscal year compared to the standard distribution amount.

enhance educational opportunities regarding the Board of Regents and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.

This bill appropriates $1 to the Board of Regents to enhance educational opportunities and promote government efficiency, with any unspent funds reverting back to the state by June 30, 2021. The minimal appropriation appears to be a procedural mechanism rather than a substantive funding change, allowing the Board of Regents' executive director to approve related expenses with state auditor oversight.

establish eligibility criteria for out-of-state health institutions to receive financing from the Health and Educational Facilities Authority.

This bill allows out-of-state health institutions to qualify for financing through South Dakota's Health and Educational Facilities Authority, something that was previously limited to in-state institutions. The bill adds language clarifying that both in-state and out-of-state health facilities can receive this type of financial assistance, subject to specific eligibility criteria established by the state. This change aims to improve South Dakotans' access to medical care by enabling the Authority to finance health facilities beyond state borders.

revise certain provisions regarding the Board of Technical Education.

This bill updates references to the governing board for South Dakota's technical institutes, replacing the old name "Board of Education Standards" with the new name "Board of Technical Education" throughout state law. The bill also clarifies that general education course credits earned at technical institutes can transfer to universities under the Board of Regents, and vice versa, as long as they meet accreditation standards. Additionally, it maintains the National Guard tuition benefit for eligible South Dakota residents attending technical institute programs.

exempt from alcoholic beverage regulations certain uses of alcohol by postsecondary institutions.

Postsecondary institutions in South Dakota can now produce and store up to 200 gallons per year of distilled spirits, wine, or beer for educational courses and research without needing an alcoholic beverage license or paying related taxes. The alcohol produced must only be used for classroom instruction or research and cannot be sold, donated, or given away, and only students age 21 and older may participate in these courses or consume the alcohol.