Amber Arlint on K-12 funding

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2026 Regular Session×1.0064 bills

SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
SB104reduce certain gross receipts tax rates and a use tax rate, and to repeal a conditional reduction of certain gross receipts tax rates.proYea✓
HB1095establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles.proYea✓
HB1095establish provisions for the operation of automated motor vehicles.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✓
HB1111increase campaign contribution limits for statewide, legislative, and county campaigns.proYea✓
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.proNay✗
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.proYea✓
HB1082establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proYea✓
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✓
SB68modify the approval process for certain out-of-state travel and related costs by a legislative member.proNay✗
HB1213make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.proYea✓
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1262make an appropriation for a non-residential, school-based, therapeutic services facility in Brown County and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1227prohibit a homeowners' association from placing certain restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition.proYea✗tabled
SB149create the Medicaid expansion fund and to transfer monies received as a result of expanding Medicaid eligibility.proYea✓
SB75modify provisions pertaining to the designation of a legal newspaper.antiYea✗
HB1027modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1074expand eligibility to practice as a dental hygienist under the collaborative supervision of a dentist.proYea✓
HB1131amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.proYea✓
HB1131amend the process by which certain school districts calculate the general fund base percentage.proNay✓tabled
HB1205amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.proYea✓
HB1291amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.proNay✗
HB1291amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.proNay✗
HB1291amend the process for calculating a school district's general fund base percentage.proYea✗tabled
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✓
SB97establish the admissibility of evidence of similar crimes in sexual assault cases.proYea✓
HB1098amend certain provisions pertaining to special education funding.proNay✗
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
HB1239require that the Department of Education provide for the compensation of a teacher employed by a school district.proYea✗tabled
HB1073provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
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✓
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1032make an appropriation for the demolition and reconstruction of agricultural-use structures at South Dakota State University, and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB171make and change an appropriation related to the construction of the new state public health laboratory and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1308reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.proYea✓
HB1164require a school board to hold a bond election at a primary or school general election.proNay✗
HB1054amend requirements for cosmetology apprenticeships.proNay✗
SB85require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.antiNay✓
SB85require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.antiNay✓
HB1051revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.antiYea✗
SB26transfer a property tax relief program, to change income requirements for certain property tax relief programs, and to index certain income schedules to inflation.proYea✓
HB1067provide for a rebuttable presumption of intent to distribute methamphetamine when in possession of more than five grams.proNay✗
SB81expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.proYea✓
SB81expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.proYea✓
HB1091enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.proYea✓
HB1091enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.proYea✓
HB1184require the Department of Social Services and the Department of Education to apply for and administer the summer electronic benefit transfer for children program and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✓
HB1142improve education outcomes and college affordability.proYea✓
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓
HB1201make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.proYea✓
HB1201make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.proYea✓
HB1290amend provisions pertaining to calculating local effort and state aid for general education.proYea✗tabled
HB1130amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.proYea✓
HB1130amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.proYea✓
HB1008direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.proNay✗
HB1008direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.proNay✗
HB1306authorize the provision of charitable contributions to a scholarship granting organization.antiYea✓tabled
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✓
HB1313require education in prenatal human growth and development.antiYea✗
HB1053prohibit the issuance of a written certification to a pregnant woman or breastfeeding mother for purposes of medical cannabis use.antiYea✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7037 bills

HB1035Make an appropriation for school security enhancement grants.proYea✓
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✓
HB1003Amend definitions pertaining to the school funding formula.proYea✓
HB1089Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proYea✓
SB70Modify the maximum sparsity benefit a sparse school district is eligible to receive.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✗tabled
HB1004Provide tuition for a student who is placed in a residential treatment center that provides educational programming.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✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
HB1183Amend the other revenue base amount available to certain school districts.proYea✗tabled
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✗
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.proNay✗
HB1039Amend the programs reimbursing a teacher or school counselor for earning national board certification.proYea✓
HB1181Require a school district to provide dyslexia screening.proYea✗tabled
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✗
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✓
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✓
HB1054Allow public schools to authorize an individual to volunteer or be employed as a school chaplain.antiNay✓
HB1077Provide for the inclusion of education regarding mental health in the South Dakota health education standards.proYea✗tabled
HB1171Require that a school curriculum include human growth and development within the health curriculum.proYea✗tabled
HB1255Require that public school students be provided with information regarding age-of-consent laws and legal and mental health resources.proYea✗tabled
SB51Require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.antiNay✓
SB51Require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.antiYea✗
SB51Require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.antiNay✓

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