South Dakota's high school graduation requirements will be updated to use "credits" instead of "units" as the standard measurement for coursework, though the actual course requirements stay the same. The Board of Education Standards must file these administrative rule changes by September 30, 2026, affecting how schools track and report student progress toward graduation.
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House of Representatives Reconsidered Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 133
House of Representatives Intent to reconsider H.J. 128
House of Representatives Do Pass Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 31. H.J. 127
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 115
Education Do Pass Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 3. H.J. 1
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 42
Prime sponsor · Rep.
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Prime sponsor · Sen.
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Reconsidered
Do Pass
Education — Do Pass