HB1017

Permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

Complete·3/30/26

South Dakota HB1017 allows school boards to assign students to alternative settings for disruptive, aggressive, or violent behavior.

South Dakota HB1017 introduces a new provision allowing school boards to assign students to alternative settings for aggressive or violent behaviors that disrupt the school or affect health or safety. This measure does not limit existing enrollment options or conflict with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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1 Nay

D

1 Absent

R

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

Feb 18

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 580

Mar 10

House

Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 H.J. 546

Mar 9

Senate

Signed by the President S.J. 506