After a heated discussion about K-12 education in South Dakota, lawmakers on the House Education committee voted 10-5 to pass Senate Bill 72 to the House floor. SB72, which increases the amount insurance companies can divert money owed to the state treasury into a scholarship fund from $3 million to $5 million, has already passed the Senate by a 25-7 vote earlier this month.
A Senate bill that would prevent alternative instruction students participating in activities outside of their home districts was defeated in the Senate Education Committee.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.
For board elections in schools categorized as "sparse," there must be as many polling places as in a county commission vote under the proposed law. Supporters say it helps rural folks with long distances. Lemmon district official opposed the change, however.