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SD HB1008

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • South Dakota Board of Education Standards must amend administrative rule § 24:43:11:02 by September 30, 2026

  • Students may earn up to one-half credit in physical education for participation in school-sanctioned extracurricular varsity athletic activities

  • Maximum of one-fourth credit may be granted for each varsity athletic activity per school year

  • School districts must document how the varsity athletic activity aligns with physical education standards approved by the Board of Education Standards

  • Simplifies application requirements for career and technical education courses to earn academic credit, reducing required documentation to teacher certification and a standards-based course syllabus

Legislative Description

Direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the awarding of high school credit for participation in extracurricular athletics.

Education

Last Action

House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 36. H.J. 139

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

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