SB161 requires South Dakota schools to incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings—a framework that reflects Native American perspectives and history—into the state's social studies curriculum standards. This change updates the existing social studies requirements in state law to include indigenous viewpoints alongside traditional curriculum content.
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 2.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 179
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
Education — Deferred to the 41st legislative day