South Dakota schools would be required to start each school day with a one-minute moment of silence where students and staff can voluntarily pray, reflect, meditate, or engage in other quiet activities—but no school employee can direct what students do during this time. The law explicitly prevents schools from using the moment of silence as a religious exercise, and students cannot disrupt others participating in it.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 6.
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 21
First Reading House H.J. 7
Education — Deferred to the 41st legislative day