HB1158

This bill changes who must take state academic tests in South Dakota schools by requiring students receiving alternative instruction (like homeschooling) to take the same assessments if they live in a school district, whereas previously these requirements may have been unclear or different. The bill also repeals an outdated provision and updates related rules about alternative instruction programs. Overall, it establishes clearer standards for testing all students regardless of their educational setting, as long as they reside within a district.