HB1282

Provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota HB1282 allows school districts to admit children under five to kindergarten if they meet certain criteria.

South Dakota HB1282 provides that school districts may admit children younger than five to their kindergarten programs if the child is to turn five between September 1 and December 1 of the admission year and demonstrates the necessary cognitive and social skills. The bill also allows parents or guardians to apply to transfer a child under their control into a district or within a district if the child is excused from attending school in their resident district or is provided with alternative instruction.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Deferred to the 41st legislative day

13 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 6

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

History

Feb 6

House

Scheduled for hearing

Feb 6

House

Education Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1282A

Feb 6

House

Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.