South Dakota SB71: Revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance.

What the bill says

An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance.

From the enrolled text:

An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of South Dakota: Section 1. That § 13-27-1 be AMENDED: 13-27-1. A parent, guardian, or other custodian of a child, who is not younger than five or older than six by the first day of September, or any child who, by the first day of September, is at least six years old, shall cause the child to regularly attend a public or nonpublic school or receive alternative instruction, as set forth in § 13-27-3, until the child is eighteen years old, has graduated, or is excused or withdraws as provided in this chapter. Each child shall attend kindergarten prior to age seven. Any child who transfers from another state may proceed in a continuous educational program without interruption if the child has not previously attended kindergarten. Section 2. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 13-27: A child may withdraw from attending a school at the age of seventeen if the child has the written consent of a parent, guardian, or other custodian. The school district shall keep the documentation presented pursuant to this section. The school district shall forward a copy of the documentation to the Department of Education within thirty days of …

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Sponsors

• Rebecca Reimer (R, HD-026B) · primary sponsor
• Michael Rohl (R, SD-001) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Aylward (R, HD-006)
• Sydney Davis (R, SD-017)
• Logan Manhart (R, HD-001)
• Ernie Otten (R, SD-006)

Votes

• Do Pass (February 24, 2025): 61 yea, 9 nay, passed
• Reconsidered (February 21, 2025): 8 yea, 7 nay, passed
• Do Pass (February 21, 2025): 13 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (January 30, 2025): 34 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Do Pass Amended (January 28, 2025): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB71?

SB71 is a bill in the South Dakota Legislature (100th Legislature (2025)): Revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance.

What does SB71 do?

In its own words: An Act ENTITLED An Act to revise provisions pertaining to the compulsory age for school attendance.

What is the status of SB71?

Passed both chambers as of March 5, 2025.

Who sponsored SB71?

Rebecca Reimer (R, HD-026B), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB71?

On the South Dakota Legislature website: https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/25538