South Dakota colleges and public schools cannot require students to affirm beliefs that any race is superior or inferior, or that individuals should feel guilt or responsibility for historical actions based on their race or ethnicity. Schools also cannot use courses or instruction that compel students to adopt these beliefs or that single out students based on race or color. This creates new restrictions on classroom instruction and student requirements at higher education institutions and school districts.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 688
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 686
Signed by the President S.J. 536
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 684
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 60, NAYS 10. H.J. 633
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 8. S.J. 478
Senate Deferred to another day S.J. 456
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 275
House of Representatives Title amended H.J. 329
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 54, NAYS 14. H.J. 329
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 280
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 4.
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 2.
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 29
First Reading House H.J. 7
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Education — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass Amended
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Do Pass Amended