South Dakota is setting aside $2.5 million to help school districts and private schools keep teachers, by offering grants that schools can use to address problems causing educators to leave. The Department of Education will run this program from 2026 through 2029, working with schools to identify and fix retention issues using data-based solutions. This creates a new funding source and initiative—it doesn't change any existing laws, but rather establishes a new grant program focused on teacher retention.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Committee on Appropriations Tabled Passed, YEAS 15, NAYS 0. J. 34
Committee on Appropriations Motion to amend J. 33
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing J. 1
Committee on Appropriations Scheduled for hearing J. 1
Education Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5.
Education Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 177
Prime sponsor · Rep.
D
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Committee on Appropriations — Tabled
Education — Referred to