William Shorma on K-12 funding

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2026 Regular Session×1.0014 bills

HB1082establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proYea✓
SB106modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.proYea✓
HB1244repeal the special donations fund and make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of a grant to support the Jobs for America's Graduates-South Dakota program.proYea✓
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1051revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.proYea✓
HB1308reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.proYea✓
SB85require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.antiNay✓
HB1249amend provisions pertaining to the School Finance Accountability Board, and the process by which a recommendation of the board is approved.antiYea✗
HB1326appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.proYea✓
HB1017permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.antiYea✗
HB1008direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.proNay✗
HB1018amend the reversion date for moneys appropriated to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center.proYea✓
HB1313require education in prenatal human growth and development.proYea✓
HB1241modify the requirements for public notice of a hearing prior to a vote to impose an excess tax levy, and to modify requirements to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.antiYea✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7018 bills

HB1235Reduce a limit on the annual increases of property tax revenues payable to certain taxing districts, and to subject school districts to a limit on property taxes collected in a year.antiNay✓
HB1003Amend definitions pertaining to the school funding formula.proYea✓
SB70Modify the maximum sparsity benefit a sparse school district is eligible to receive.proYea✓
SB55Revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.proYea✓
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.proYea✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
SB6Authorize a loan from the South Dakota housing infrastructure fund to a school district adjoining a federal military installation for the construction or expansion of a school building.proYea✓
SB220Appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the current expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and common schools.proYea✓
HB1040Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.antiYea✗
HB1039Amend the programs reimbursing a teacher or school counselor for earning national board certification.proYea✓
SB208Amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement.proNay✗
SB208Amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement.proNay✗
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.antiNay✓
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.antiNay✓
SB216Reduce the growth in the assessed value of owner-occupied property, limit increases in certain property tax revenues, revise provisions regarding school district excess tax levies, and revise eligibility requirements for a property tax assessment freeze.antiYea✗
HB1002Require that all certified educators take a course in South Dakota Indian Studies.proYea✓
HB1054Allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain.antiNay✓
SB51Require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.antiNay✓

2024 Regular Session×0.4912 bills

HB1201make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.proYea✓
HB1027modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1024require that an application for a medical marijuana registry identification card include a notice of federal law regarding firearms and the unlawful use of a controlled substance.proYea✓
HB1024require that an application for a medical marijuana registry identification card include a notice of federal law regarding firearms and the unlawful use of a controlled substance.proYea✓
HB1250provide for the creation and use of South Dakota educational empowerment accounts.antiNay✓
SB171make and change an appropriation related to the construction of the new state public health laboratory and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1054amend requirements for cosmetology apprenticeships.proNay✗
HB1091enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.proYea✓
HB1091enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.proYea✓
HB1142improve education and to provide for the workforce of South Dakota.proYea✓
HB1164require a school board to hold a bond election at a primary or school general election.proNay✗
HB1236recognize students as Rushmore State Athletes upon demonstrating prescribed levels of physical fitness.proYea✓

2023 Regular Session×0.346 bills

SB59make an appropriation to the Department of Education for grants to support career and technical education programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB59make an appropriation to the Department of Education for grants to support career and technical education programs, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB149create the Medicaid expansion fund and to transfer monies received as a result of expanding Medicaid eligibility.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1142improve education outcomes and college affordability.proYea✓
SB155create the jail improvement and construction fund for the improvement and construction of jails, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiNay✓

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