SB84

Increase thresholds for the value of and eligibility for the partners in education scholarship.

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Increases income eligibility thresholds for the Partners in Education Scholarship in South Dakota.

The bill raises the income eligibility thresholds for the Partners in Education Scholarship in South Dakota. It allows students from households with annual incomes up to 152% of the income standard for free or reduced-price lunches to qualify. Students remain eligible for three years or until high school graduation, whichever is longer. The scholarship covers tuition and fees at qualifying schools, which must be accredited and operate within South Dakota.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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0 Nay

5 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 28

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

Jan 22

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Feb 6

Senate

Signed by the Governor on February 06, 2026 S.J. 206

Feb 4

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on February 04, 2026 S.J. 177

Feb 3

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 210