Changes to Existing Law

Any teacher All certified educators new to the profession, or from out- of-state, or certified after 1993 shall complete a three-credit-hour course in South Dakota Indian studies. The course shall include components specific to: (1) Language and cultural awareness; (2) History; (3) Educational theory and background of the traditional tribal education; and (4) Implementation and strategies of Indian learning styles, curriculum development and authentic assessment. 12