make an appropriation for a statewide educator retention initiative.

Summary

The bill sets aside $2.5 million from South Dakota’s general fund for the Department of Education to award grants to public school districts and accredited non‑public schools. The grants are meant to help those schools address factors that cause teachers to leave, using data‑driven strategies. The measure failed to pass and was tabled.

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