HB1008

Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

Introduced·1/13/26

Amends South Dakota's high school credit rules to allow students to earn credit for participating in extracurricular activities.

South Dakota HB1008 amends the state's administrative rules to allow high school students to earn credit for participating in extracurricular activities. Students can earn up to one-fourth credit for each extracurricular activity each school year. The school district must document how the activity aligns with the fine arts or physical education standards. The bill also specifies the minimum number of credits required for high school graduation, including language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and other subjects.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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36 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 21

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Jan 26

House

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36. H.J. 139

Jan 23

House

House of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed H.J. 128

Jan 21

House

Scheduled for hearing