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2026 Regular Session×1.0031 bills

HB1108prohibit certain gender dysphoria instruction in public schools.proYea✓
HB1337to protect elementary and secondary students from political indoctrination.proYea✓
HB1012protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts.proYea✓
HB1012protect students and employees at institutions of higher education from divisive concepts.proYea✓
HB1270protect the teaching of certain scientific information.antiYea✗
HB1313require education in prenatal human growth and development.proYea✓
SB55require the national motto of the United States to be displayed in public schools.proYea✓
HCR6012Supporting the right to pray in public schools.antiYea✗
HB1172assist students in objectively reviewing scientific information.antiYea✗
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB190codify the rights of a parent.proYea✓
SB198restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.proYea✓
SB198restrict the use of a cell phone by a student during the school day.proYea✓
HB1087promote free speech and intellectual diversity at certain institutions of higher education.antiYea✗
HB1087promote free speech and intellectual diversity at certain institutions of higher education.antiYea✗
HB1066require students to take a civics test before graduating from high school.proYea✓
HB1218require responses and reporting regarding the testing, assessment, evaluation, or observation of students.proYea✓
HB1218require responses and reporting regarding the testing, assessment, evaluation, or observation of students.proYea✓
HB1218require responses and reporting regarding the testing, assessment, evaluation, or observation of students.proYea✓
HB1279make an appropriation for the development of a K-12 civics and history curriculum and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1279make an appropriation for the development of a K-12 civics and history curriculum and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1005provide for the designated use of public school multi-occupancy rooms and sleeping rooms.proYea✓
HB1246establish the fundamental right of a parent.proYea✓
HB1185permit the wearing of a beaded graduation cap at a school honoring or graduation ceremony.antiNay✓
HB1225establish a determinant in identifying a student's sexual identity for the purpose of participation in high school athletics.proYea✓
HB1156to prohibit the conduct of certain physical examinations or screenings on students in a school district without parental consent.proYea✓
HB1156to prohibit the conduct of certain physical examinations or screenings on students in a school district without parental consent.proYea✓
HB1051establish the South Dakota state seal of civics literacy program.antiYea✗
SB188revise certain provisions regarding state tests.proNay✗
HB1198require display of the state motto or the state seal in public schools.proYea✓

2025 Regular Session×0.709 bills

HB1239Revise certain provisions related to the restriction of access to obscene materials in a public library or public school library.proNay✗
HB1239Revise certain provisions related to the restriction of access to obscene materials in a public library or public school library.proYea✓
SB51Require the display and curricular inclusion of the Ten Commandments and other documents.proYea✓
SB196Incorporate the Oceti Sakowin Essential Understandings in public school curriculum.antiNay✓
HCR6005Encouraging the board of each school district in this state to develop and implement a policy that limits the use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices during instructional time.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
SB113Provide protections for parental rights.proYea✓
HB1002Require that all certified educators take a course in South Dakota Indian Studies.antiYea✗
HB1068Allow a student to wear certain military decorations at a school graduation ceremony and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗

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