HB1234

South Dakota will establish an education voucher program that allows parents to request state funding for their children attending accredited private schools, with the voucher amount limited to either the school's tuition or the state's per-student funding amount, whichever is lower. Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the program covers kindergarten through third grade, expanding to include grades K-7 in 2024-25 and all grades K-12 by 2025-26. The Department of Education will distribute voucher payments directly to the private schools and manage a prorated refund system if students withdraw mid-year.