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Make an appropriation to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education to provide a grant to Southeast Technical College for the purchase of the healthcare simulation center.

South Dakota will provide a $4.65 million grant to Southeast Technical College to purchase a healthcare simulation center (the former Zeal Building). The money comes from the state's general fund through the Board of Technical Education and becomes available on June 30, 2025.

Make an appropriation for the purchasing of equipment to support the South Dakota Board of Technical Education.

South Dakota will provide $6.736 million in state funding to the Board of Technical Education to buy equipment for the four technical colleges across the state. Any money not spent by the deadline will be returned to the state's general fund according to standard procedures.

Reduce the state's contribution to a subsidized high school dual credit program.

South Dakota's dual credit program for high school juniors and seniors currently splits tuition costs between students and the state, with the state covering about 67% of the cost. This bill reduces the state's share to 50%, meaning students and school districts would pay a larger combined share of the dual credit tuition. The change makes the program less subsidized by shifting more of the financial burden away from the state.

Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.

South Dakota is setting aside $500,000 to help school districts pay stipends (bonus payments) to student teachers working in their classrooms. School districts can apply for grants of up to $5,000 each during July and August each year, which must go toward paying student teachers who hold the proper permits from the Department of Education.

Establish and modify provisions for the temporary training of nonresident physicians.

Out-of-state physicians with active licenses can now train at South Dakota medical facilities for up to 90 days without getting a state license, as long as they register with the State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, provide proof of malpractice insurance, and pay a $50 fee. The training must occur under direct supervision of a South Dakota-licensed physician who is physically present at the same facility. These temporary physicians remain subject to the same board discipline and oversight as licensed South Dakota physicians.

Supporting the establishment of a standardized system to recognize and award academic credit or certification for military service.

SCR 603 is a resolution expressing support for creating a standardized system that allows military veterans to receive academic credit or college certification based on their military training and service. The resolution notes that military training often meets or exceeds civilian college standards and points to existing federal programs (like the Department of Defense's Voluntary Education Partnership) that already help veterans translate their military experience into recognized credentials. This resolution does not change state law itself, but instead urges the state to support efforts to recognize military training as equivalent to civilian education and training requirements.