SB174

Make an appropriation to defray the operational costs of school districts.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SB174 appropriates funds to cover operational costs for school districts.

South Dakota SB174 allocates funds to cover operational costs for school districts. The Department of Education will distribute these funds directly to school districts, with each district receiving a share based on its 2026 fall enrollment relative to the statewide total. The secretary of the Department of Education will approve vouchers, and the state auditor will draw warrants to pay these expenditures. Any unexpended funds by June 30, 2027, will revert according to prescribed procedures. The act becomes effective June 30, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Tabled

14 Yea

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3 Nay

DRR

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 26

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

Feb 19

12:00 AM

Joint Committee on Appropriations Hearing

History

Feb 26

Joint

Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1

Feb 26

Joint

Committee on Appropriations Tabled, Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 3. J.J. 34

Feb 19

Joint

Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1