Al Novstrup on K-12 funding

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2026 Regular Session×1.0095 bills

SB174make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.proYea✗tabled
SCR1Urging Congress to increase federal funding for special education.proYea✓
SB123make an appropriation for the Literacy Intervention Program and to declare an emergency.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✓
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✓
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✓
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✓
SB182revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.proYea✓
SB182revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.proYea✓
SB66provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.proYea✓
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.proNay✗
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.proNay✗
SB68provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.proNay✗
SB139provide for the creation and funding of Oceti Sakowin community-based schools.proYea✓
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.proYea✓
SB44repeal provisions regarding the creation of river basin natural resource districts.proYea✓
HB1128require a zoning authority to determine that a well is an established well that has not been abandoned in making a permitting decision.proYea✓
SB195appropriate 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 for common schools.proYea✓
HB1340appropriate 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 for common schools.proYea✓
SB111establish and modify provisions related to economic development.proYea✓
HB1082establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proNay✗
HB1082establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proNay✗
SB106modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.proYea✓
SB106modify the amount required to be set aside for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing special education programs.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✓
SB84authorize compensation for water project district directors.proYea✓
SB149create the Medicaid expansion fund and to transfer monies received as a result of expanding Medicaid eligibility.proYea✓
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✓
HB1027modify substances listed on the controlled substances schedule and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
HB1205amend the manner of calculating state aid to general and special education funding.proYea✗tabled
HB1204create the South Dakota school construction fund, provide for the transfer of moneys to the fund, and make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB2adjust for inflation the amount of the special education appropriation that may be set aside for extraordinary expenses.proNay✗
SB179revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.proYea✓
SB179revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.proYea✓
SB49revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.proYea✓
SB114establish and modify provisions related to public safety.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.proYea✗tabled
HB1119revise the general state aid formula to provide adjustment for alternative education students participating in interscholastic activities.proYea✓
SB62amend provisions regarding delivery of electronic insurance documents.proYea✓
HB1073provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.proNay✗
HB1073provide for the creation of a cardiac emergency plan in every school and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
HB1042revise the special education property tax levy for school districts and to revise the state aid to special education formula.proYea✓
HB1255remove the requirement for a mandatory appraisal in exchanges of land between school districts.proYea✓
SB117require the Department of Education to establish certain programs for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.proNay✗
SB117require the Department of Education to establish certain programs for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing.proNay✗
HB1308provide for the payment of signing bonuses to school district staff members.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✓
HB1043revise the property tax levies for the general fund of school districts and to revise the state aid to education formula.proYea✓
HB1308reduce certain property taxes for owner-occupied property, and to increase the rates for certain gross receipts taxes and use taxes.proNay✗
SB85require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.antiYea✗
SB213create the building opportunity through out-of-school time program and the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund, authorize a new fee, make an appropriation therefor, and transfer moneys to the building opportunity through out-of-school time program fund.proYea✗tabled
HB1051revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.antiYea✗
HB1051revise property tax levies for school districts and to revise the state aid to general and special education formulas.antiYea✗
HB1031authorize certain wind and solar easements and leases by the commissioner of School and Public Lands.proYea✓
HB1031authorize certain wind and solar easements and leases by the commissioner of School and Public Lands.proYea✓
SB39establish the Jobs for South Dakota's Graduates program and the special donation fund.proYea✓
HB1175define dyslexia for the purposes of special education and related services.proYea✓
SB118revise certain educational programs and promote efficiency in state government and to make an appropriation therefor.proYea✗tabled
SB170revise certain provisions regarding school district capital outlay funds.proYea✓
SB175remove certain eligibility requirements for the partners in education tax credit program.proYea✓
HB1047make an appropriation to the Department of Education to improve and renovate the Cultural Heritage Center and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
SB81expand permission on installing electric wiring in a residence.proYea✓
HB1091enact the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact.proYea✓
HB1294appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1139appropriate 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✗tabled
SB191appropriate money for the ordinary expenses of the legislative, judicial, and executive departments of the state, the expenses of state institutions, interest on the public debt, and for common schools.proYea✓
HB1142improve education outcomes and college affordability.proYea✗tabled
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓
SB151revise and repeal provisions related to the licensure of athletic trainers.proYea✓
HB1201make an appropriation for the teacher apprenticeship pathway program.proYea✓
HB1001revise the timing of the recalculation of the allocations for the disability levels in the state aid to special education formula.proYea✓
HB1130amend permissible uses of a school district's capital outlay fund.proYea✓
HB1066authorize the transfer of wind energy tax revenue from a school district general fund.proYea✓
HB1008direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.proYea✓
SB188account for educational opportunities provided to students during a state of emergency and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB189provide exemptions from certain requirements for the 2019-2020 school year and to declare an emergency.proYea✓
SB46allow for the consideration of certain instruction to count towards the minimum number of hours required in a school term during a declared state of emergency.proYea✓
HCR6015To encourage the Executive Board of the Legislature to create an interim legislative study on mental health education in this state.proYea✓
HB1163provide for the use of screening instruments in determining kindergarten readiness.proNay✗
SB155create the jail improvement and construction fund for the improvement and construction of jails, to make an appropriation therefor, and to declare an emergency.antiYea✗
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✗
HB1174establish the date of kindergarten enrollment eligibility.mixedNay✗

2025 Regular Session×0.7031 bills

SB189Appropriate 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 for common schools.proYea✗tabled
HB1035Make an appropriation for school security enhancement grants.proYea✗tabled
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✓
HB1089Establish parameters for the reimbursement of school districts that provide free or reduced-price meals to students.proYea✗tabled
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✓
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✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
HB1092Make an appropriation for a student teacher stipend grant program.proYea✓
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✓
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✓
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.antiNay✓
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.proYea✓
HB1039Amend the programs reimbursing a teacher or school counselor for earning national board certification.proYea✓
HB1039Amend the programs reimbursing a teacher or school counselor for earning national board certification.proYea✓
SB208Amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement.proYea✓
SB208Amend provisions pertaining to a school district's proposed opt out, capital outlay certificate, or other agreement.proYea✓
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.antiNay✓
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.antiYea✗
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.antiYea✗

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