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SD SB157
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Helene Duhamel
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AI Summary
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Amends South Dakota's school funding formula to allow districts to use either their two-year average fall enrollment or current year fall enrollment, whichever is greater, when calculating "local need" for state aid purposes
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Defines "average fall enrollment" as the sum of fall enrollments from the two school years immediately prior to the current year, divided by two
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Provides funding stability for districts experiencing enrollment declines by preventing sudden drops in state aid based solely on a single year's enrollment count
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Introduced by Senator Duhamel during the 2026 South Dakota Legislature's 101st Legislative Session
Legislative Description
Amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need.
Education
Last Action
Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 7
2/5/2026