This bill prohibits South Dakota public schools from teaching students seven specific concepts deemed "divisive," including the idea that individuals bear responsibility for past actions of their racial or ethnic group, that meritocracy is racist, or that students should feel guilt based on their race or ethnicity. The law restricts classroom instruction on topics related to race, religion, sex, and ethnicity by defining what cannot be taught as official school policy. Schools that violate these restrictions could face consequences, though the bill text excerpt doesn't detail specific penalties.
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This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.
Education Motion to amend
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
Education Motion to amend
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 275
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 50, NAYS 18. H.J. 330
Education Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 5.
Education Scheduled for hearing
Education Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.
Education Scheduled for hearing
House of Representatives Referred to House Education H.J. 212
First Reading House H.J. 195
Education — Deferred to the 41st legislative day
Do Pass Amended
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Motion to amend
Education — Do Pass Amended