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SD SB242

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tamara Grove

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education for grants to sparse school districts, as defined in § 13-13-78
  • Requires the Department of Education to distribute grants directly to each sparse school district on a pro rata basis according to each district's 2026 fall enrollment
  • Restricts grant spending to facility improvements, educational technology purchases, and other instructional materials and equipment
  • Any funds not expended or obligated by June 30, 2027, revert to the general fund under standard reversion procedures
  • Effective June 30, 2026; introduced by Senator Grove during the 101st Legislative Session

Legislative Description

Make an appropriation to the Department of Education for the provision of grants to sparse school districts.

Appropriation

Last Action

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 260

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2026

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