SB 29 extends the state tuition benefit program to South Dakota National Guard members who attend private, nonprofit colleges and universities in the state, not just public institutions. The bill repeals several outdated provisions and updates the tuition assistance rules to make private nonprofit schools eligible for this educational benefit. This expands education funding options for Guard members pursuing higher education at in-state private institutions.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 528
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 480
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 468
Signed by the President S.J. 461
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 1. H.J. 426
Committee on Appropriations Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Committee on Appropriations Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Committee on Appropriations H.J. 319
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 297
Military and Veterans Affairs Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 0.
Military and Veterans Affairs Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Military and Veterans Affairs S.J. 84
First read in Senate and referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations S.J. 16
Do Pass
Committee on Appropriations — Do Pass
Do Pass
Military and Veterans Affairs — Do Pass