HB1078

Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1078 amends high school graduation requirements, including language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, and fine arts credits.

South Dakota HB1078 amends the Administrative Rules of South Dakota to update the coursework required for high school graduation. The bill specifies that students must earn at least four units of language arts, including writing, speech or debate, and literature. Social studies requirements include three units, with a focus on U.S. history and government. Mathematics requirements include three units, with a focus on algebra I. Science requirements include three units, with a focus on biology.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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17
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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34 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 Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34. H.J. 133

Jan 23

House

House of Representatives Do Pass, Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 31. H.J. 127

Jan 23

House

Intent to reconsider H.J. 128