SB46

During a declared state of emergency, South Dakota schools can now count certain types of instruction toward the minimum number of instructional hours required in a school term, rather than requiring all instruction to occur in traditional classroom settings. This gives schools flexibility to use alternative instruction methods (such as remote or hybrid learning) while still meeting state requirements for school terms during emergencies. The change recognizes that emergencies may make it impossible to hold a full traditional school calendar while still ensuring students receive adequate instruction.