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SB 187·SD·senate

define nonpublic school.

Passed One ChamberFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Novstrup
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Feb 17, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a definition of “nonpublic school” to South Dakota law, describing who may operate them and what they must teach. It clarifies that such schools can charge tuition, receive certain grants, and may get district services, but they cannot receive general state aid or require teacher certification if not accredited. The change affects private and religious schools and the state agencies that interact with them.

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