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2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-48 - Reprimand or disciplinary action for administrator misconduct--Procedure.

13-43-48. Reprimand or disciplinary action for administrator misconduct--Procedure.
After notice and hearing as a contested case under the provisions of chapter 1-26, if the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission determines that an administrator has engaged in conduct referenced in §13-42-9 or 13-42-10, the commission may issue a public or private reprimand or impose other appropriate disciplinary action which is in the best interests of the commission, the certificate holder, and the public. The commission does not have the authority to deny, not renew, suspend, or revoke a certificate.
The commission has the powers conferred by §§1-26-19.1 and 1-26-19.2, and the certificate holder and the certificate holder's attorney also have available the provisions of those sections. The commission may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to further define other appropriate disciplinary action referenced in this section. Any member reprimanded or disciplined by the commission pursuant to this section may appeal to circuit court as provided by chapter 1-26.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 139, §13; SL 2015, ch 98, §24.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-49 - Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate of administrator--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.

13-43-49. Complaint requesting revocation or suspension of certificate of administrator--Procedure--Decision--Appeal.
If the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission determines that proceedings to revoke or suspend the certificate of an administrator should be instituted, the commission shall file a written complaint, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and the hearing record with the secretary and serve a copy of the complaint and findings and conclusions upon the parties before the commission. The commission's complaint shall specify the nature and character of the charges. The commission may impose discipline pursuant to §13-43-48 and file a complaint pursuant to this section.
The secretary may base the revocation or suspension decision solely upon review of the commission's hearing record or may require additional evidence by affidavit, document, or testimony upon the secretary's own motion or upon the request of any party before the commission. The commission's determination to institute proceedings seeking revocation or suspension of a certificate pursuant to this section is not a final agency action and may not be appealed to court. The final decision of the secretary may be appealed to circuit court as provided in §13-42-16.
Source:
SL 1985, ch 139, §14; SL 1991, ch 155; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §63; SL 2015, ch 98, §25.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-55.1 - Mentor teacher program created--Promulgation of rules--Participation in program.

13-43-55.1. Mentor teacher program created--Promulgation of rules--Participation in program.
There is hereby created a program to provide for the mentoring of teachers new to the profession in South Dakota school districts. The program shall provide a new teacher access to a mentor teacher for a period of two years and participation in a summer workshop program following the first year of employment. The South Dakota Board of Education Standards shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, to establish duties and qualifications for teachers to be designated as mentor teachers. Participation in the program is discretionary with each school district according to a mentor teacher plan adopted by the school board for the school district.
Source:
SL 2002, ch 80, §1; SL 2016, ch 80, §5; SL 2017, ch 81, §57.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-59 - Uncertified administrators subject to code of ethics--Discipline for violation.

13-43-59. Uncertified administrators subject to code of ethics--Discipline for violation.
Any person employed in an administrative capacity, but who does not hold a valid South Dakota certificate pursuant to chapter 13-42, is subject to the code of professional ethics as established under §13-43-45. The procedures referenced in §§13-42-12 and 13-42-14 apply to complaints and hearings regarding an alleged violation of the code of professional ethics by the person. If the Professional Administrators Practices and Standards Commission determines that the person has violated the code of professional ethics, then the commission may impose discipline referenced in §13-43-48.
Source:
SL 2001, ch 90, §1; SL 2015, ch 98, §27.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-60 - Certification of health of employee.

13-43-60. Certification of health of employee.
If, at any time, there is reasonable cause to believe that an employee is suffering from a mental or physical condition that could be detrimental to the health or safety of the employee, any student, or any other employee, the superintendent may require a certification of health. The expense of obtaining such certifications of health shall be borne by the school.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 95, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-61 - Signing bonus––Authorization.

13-43-61. Signing bonus––Authorization.
A school district may offer and, upon the signing of a contract by both parties, pay a signing bonus, moving expenses, or tuition reimbursement to a staff member employed in the school district.
Source: SL 2015, ch 99, §1; SL 2022, ch 45, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-62 - Signing bonus––Payment.

13-43-62. Signing bonus––Payment.
A payment authorized in §13-43-61 may be paid:
(1)In one lump sum, upon completion of the staff member's first year of employment in the school district; or
(2)In installments, over a period not to exceed three years from the date the staff member signed a contract of employment with the school district, and upon the terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the school district and the staff member.
Source: SL 2015, ch 99, §2; SL 2022, ch 45, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 43 - Employment Of Teachers › Section 13-43-63 - Negotiation with collective bargaining representative.

13-43-63. Negotiation with collective bargaining representative.
A payment authorized in §13-43-61 is in addition to any amount payable under a negotiated contract. A school district may negotiate a payment authorized in §13-43-61 with the staff member's designated collective bargaining representative.
Source: SL 2015, ch 99, §3; SL 2022, ch 45, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-1 - Right to appeal to circuit court from decision by school board or special committee--Time of taking appeal.

13-46-1. Right to appeal to circuit court from decision by school board or special committee--Time of taking appeal.
From a decision made by any school board, or by a special committee created under any provision of the school law relative to a school or school district matter or in respect to any act or proceeding in which such officer, board, or committee purports or assumes to act, an appeal may be taken to the circuit court by any person aggrieved, or by any party to the proceedings, or by any school district interested, within ninety days after the rendering of such decision. Provided, however, that all legal actions relative to bond issues must be started within ten days.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344; SL 1975, ch 128, §320.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-2 - Parties to appeal.

13-46-2. Parties to appeal.
Any matter so appealed shall be entitled in the name of the aggrieved party as appellant, against the school board or special committee, as the case may be, as respondent.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344; SL 1975, ch 128, §321.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-3 - Notice of appeal--Service and filing--Bond to pay costs.

13-46-3. Notice of appeal--Service and filing--Bond to pay costs.
Such appeal shall be taken by serving a notice of appeal upon the school board or special committee or any member thereof, and by filing such notice of appeal in the office of the clerk of the circuit court in the county in which such appeal is taken, together with a bond in the sum of one hundred dollars with two or more sureties to be approved by the clerk of said court, conditioned that appellant will pay all costs therein that may be adjudged against him. Such notice must clearly and concisely state the decision or that part of the decision appealed from.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344; SL 1975, ch 128, §322.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-4 - Certification of record to clerk of courts--Failure to transmit--Fees.

13-46-4. Certification of record to clerk of courts--Failure to transmit--Fees.
Upon such appeal so taken, the business manager of the school district or the acting clerk of such special committee, shall, within thirty days thereafter, transmit to the clerk of courts a certified copy of the record of the decision appealed from and of the record of all proceedings had in respect to the matter and all original papers filed in the office and upon the failure of such person so to transmit the record, the circuit court may compel the person to do so and may fine the person for neglect or refusal to transmit the record. Such officer or clerk shall receive the usual copying fees to be taxed as part of the costs of suit. In the event a transcript of hearing or other proceeding is part of the record to be transmitted and is not available within the time limit established in this section, it shall be submitted to the court within five days of receipt from the reporter.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344; SL 1975, ch 128, §323; SL 1999, ch 95, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-6 - Trial de novo in circuit court--Judgment or order--Enforcement.

13-46-6. Trial de novo in circuit court--Judgment or order--Enforcement.
The trial in the circuit court shall be de novo according to the rules relating to special proceedings of a civil nature so far as such rules are applicable and not in conflict with the provisions of this chapter and the court shall enter such final judgment or order as the circumstances and every right of the case may require and such judgment or order may be enforced by writ of execution, mandamus, or prohibition, or by attachment as for contempt.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 46 - Appeals In School Matters › Section 13-46-7 - Appeal to Supreme Court.

13-46-7. Appeal to Supreme Court.
An appeal from any such final judgment or order may be taken to the Supreme Court within sixty days after written notice thereof shall have been given to the party desiring to appeal, which appeal shall be perfected, heard, and determined as other appeals in civil cases.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 41, ch 9, §44; SDC Supp 1960, §15.2344.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-1 - South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications created--Composition and appointment of members.

13-47-1. South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications created--Composition and appointment of members.
There is created the South Dakota Board of Directors for Educational Telecommunications, which shall consist of the commissioner of information and telecommunications or an authorized representative, the executive director of the Board of Regents or an authorized representative, a representative of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications selected by the commissioner, and six others appointed by the Governor. At least one of the appointive members shall be representative of the nonpublic institutions of higher education in the state. The terms of the appointive members of the board shall be for a period of three years, two terms expiring each year. Not more than four of the appointive members may be from the same political party.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §1; SL 1970, ch 107; SL 1976, ch 19, §7; SL 1978, ch 119, §§1, 2; SL 1981, ch 149; SL 1985, ch 133, §2; SL 1990, ch 446 (Ex. Ord. 90-1), §17; SL 1994, ch 412 (Ex. Ord. 94-4), §22; SL 1995, ch 322 (Ex. Ord. 95-6), §20; SL 2011, ch 74, §4; SL 2018, ch 12, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-1.1 - Board and facilities as educational telecommunications section.

13-47-1.1. Board and facilities as educational telecommunications section.
The board and all its facilities and functions comprise the Educational Telecommunications Office of the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications.
Source:
SL 1973, ch 2, §259; SL 1994, ch 412, (Ex. Ord. 94-4), §22.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-2 - Function of board of directors.

13-47-2. Function of board of directors.
It shall be the function of the board to consider and establish policy for and exercise all necessary control over the State Educational Telecommunications Network, and to carry out the duties imposed in this chapter, or as otherwise authorized and assigned to said board by law.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-4 - Employment of personnel for office--Supplies and equipment.

13-47-4. Employment of personnel for office--Supplies and equipment.
The commissioner of information and telecommunications may employ clerical help and assistants as may be necessary for the educational telecommunications office, subject to chapter 3-6D. The board may purchase supplies and equipment as deemed necessary.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §4; SL 1979, ch 353, §11; SL 1994, ch 412, (Ex. Ord. 94-4), §22; SL 2018, ch 12, §7.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-4.1 - Administrative control over office.

13-47-4.1. Administrative control over office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Bureau of Information and Telecommunications shall exercise administrative control over the educational telecommunications office. The board shall exercise control over policy, programming and other executive functions in accordance with licensure requirements of 310(d) of the Federal Communications Act of 1934.
Source:
SL 1980, ch 145; SL 1993, ch 148; SL 1994, ch 412 (Ex. Ord. 94-4), §22.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-5 - Meetings of board--Records--Reports.

13-47-5. Meetings of board--Records--Reports.
The board of directors shall meet as often as necessary to perform its duties. An affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the board shall be required to act on any matter falling within the scope of the board. The board shall keep complete minutes of its meetings and make reports.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §3; SL 1975, ch 128, §324; SL 1985, ch 140.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-6 - Expenses of board members.

13-47-6. Expenses of board members.
Members of the board shall be compensated for their services at meetings of the board and shall be reimbursed for mileage, lodging, and meals on the same basis as other state employees; provided, however, that no such compensation shall be paid to any member of the board who is otherwise a regular employee of the state. Claims for expenses authorized under this chapter are to be paid out of funds appropriated therefor, on warrants drawn by the state auditor upon duly itemized vouchers approved by the board.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §6; SL 1967, ch 54.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-7 - Telecommunications network sponsored by board.

13-47-7. Telecommunications network sponsored by board.
The board shall have the power and duty to promote and sponsor a noncommercial educational telecommunications network to serve a series of interconnecting units throughout the State of South Dakota.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (1).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-8 - Acquisition and use of property.

13-47-8. Acquisition and use of property.
The board shall have the power and duty to acquire real estate and other property as an agency of the State of South Dakota, and to hold and use the same for educational telecommunications purposes.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (4).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-9 - Gifts and contributions for educational telecommunications.

13-47-9. Gifts and contributions for educational telecommunications.
The board shall have the power and duty to receive gifts and contributions from public and private sources in providing educational telecommunications facilities and programs.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (3).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-10 - Acceptance and use of federal aid.

13-47-10. Acceptance and use of federal aid.
The board shall have the power and duty to accept, control, expend, and use any federal funds, grants-in-aid, subventions, or other financial aids that are now, or may be, available to it for planning, construction, and operation of a State Educational Telecommunications Network.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (11).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-11 - Federal licenses for telecommunications--Applications, reports, and requests to Federal Communications Commission.

13-47-11. Federal licenses for telecommunications--Applications, reports, and requests to Federal Communications Commission.
The board shall have the power and duty to apply for and to receive and hold such authorizations and licenses and assignments of channels from the Federal Communications Commission as may be necessary to conduct such educational telecommunications programs by standard broadcast or by closed circuits, and to prepare, file, and prosecute before the Federal Communications Commission all applications, reports, or other documents or requests for authorization of any kind necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes set forth in this chapter.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (2).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-12 - Construction, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications facilities.

13-47-12. Construction, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications facilities.
The board shall have the power and duty to contract for the construction, leasing, repair, maintenance, and operation of telecommunications facilities.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (5).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-13 - Contracting for interconnecting channel service.

13-47-13. Contracting for interconnecting channel service.
The board shall have the power and duty to contract with qualified companies to provide interconnecting channels between broadcasting towers unless it is first determined by the board that state-owned interconnecting channels can be constructed and operated that would furnish a comparable quality of service at a cost to the state that would be less than if such channels were provided by qualified companies.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (6).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-14 - Operation of telecommunications network consistent with federal regulations and department policies.

13-47-14. Operation of telecommunications network consistent with federal regulations and department policies.
The board shall have the power and duty to arrange for the operation of a state-wide educational telecommunications network, as directed by the board, consistent with the provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and applicable rules, regulations, and policies of the Federal Communications Commission and, insofar as elementary and secondary education programs are concerned, consistent with policies of the Department of Education.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (7); SL 2010, ch 77, §24.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-15 - Establishment of general policy for educational telecommunications.

13-47-15. Establishment of general policy for educational telecommunications.
The board shall have the power and duty, after taking into consideration the needs of the entire state, to establish general policies relating to the nature and character of educational telecommunications broadcasts.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (8).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-15.1 - INFOTEXT system.

13-47-15.1.INFOTEXT system.
It is in the best interest of the people of South Dakota to allow the Board of Educational Telecommunications to provide for necessary equipment, personnel, and services to provide an INFOTEXT system for public television.
Source:
SL 1984, ch 127; SL 1990, ch 446 (E. O. 90-1), §17.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-16 - Standard broadcast and closed circuit programs.

13-47-16. Standard broadcast and closed circuit programs.
The board shall have the power and duty to arrange for and provide standard broadcast and closed circuit noncommercial educational telecommunications programs to South Dakota citizens and institutions.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (9).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-16.1 - Powers of board extended to radio--Construction priorities--Allocation of frequencies.

13-47-16.1. Powers of board extended to radio--Construction priorities--Allocation of frequencies.
The provisions of §§13-47-2, 13-47-7 to 13-47-12, inclusive, and 13-47-14 to 13-47-16, inclusive, relating to educational telecommunications shall also apply to educational radio broadcasting. The board shall also have the authority to approve and create construction priorities and the allocation of frequencies of proposed board-owned educational radio stations, and shall assist in the development of a state-wide channel allocation plan for noncommercial educational FM radio broadcasting, consistent with federal communications rules and regulations.
Source:
SL 1974, ch 138.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-17 - Facilities not used for subversive purposes or to influence legislation.

13-47-17. Facilities not used for subversive purposes or to influence legislation.
The board shall have the power and duty to make certain that the facilities authorized by this chapter are not used for any purpose which is contrary to the Constitution of the United States or the State of South Dakota, or for broadcasting propaganda, or attempting to influence legislation.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 (10).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 47 - Educational Telecommunications › Section 13-47-18 - Lease arrangements for sharing cost of operating facilities.

13-47-18. Lease arrangements for sharing cost of operating facilities.
The board shall have the power and duty to enter into contractual agreements for the purpose of sharing through lease arrangements the cost of operating facilities with federal, state, or political subdivisions, and private persons, organizations, or associations.
Source:
SL 1965, ch 67, §5 as added by SL 1968, ch 59.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-34 - Definitions.

13-48-34.Definitions.
The terms used in this chapter mean:
(1)"Accredited" or "accreditation," the status of public recognition that an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education pursuant to Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S. C. §1070 et seq.) as amended to January 1, 2012, grants to an institution or educational program that meets the agency's established requirements;
(2)"Complaint," an allegation that a postsecondary institution does not meet the requirements of this chapter; an allegation that a postsecondary institution violated chapter 37-24; or an allegation raised by a student that a postsecondary institution does not meet standards established by the institution's accrediting agency;
(3)"Secretary," the secretary of state;
(4)"Educational program," a program of organized instruction or study beyond secondary education that leads to an academic, professional, or vocational degree, or certificate, or other recognized educational credential;
(5)"Federal student financial assistance programs," federal student financial assistance program authorized by Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. Section 1070 et seq.), as amended to January 1, 2012;
(6)"Postsecondary institution," a person, business entity, nonprofit corporation or government entity that operates educational programs beyond secondary education.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-35 - Certificate of authorization required to provide postsecondary education.

13-48-35. Certificate of authorization required to provide postsecondary education.
No postsecondary institution may provide educational programs at physical locations in this state unless it has been issued a certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education as provided in this chapter. Additionally, except for such postsecondary institutions providing educational programs at physical locations in this state on July 1, 2012, no postsecondary institution may publicize the availability in this state of such programs unless it has been issued a certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education as provided in this chapter.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-36 - Existing postsecondary institutions authorized to provide educational programs.

13-48-36. Existing postsecondary institutions authorized to provide educational programs.
To ensure that postsecondary institutions legally operating in this state as of this date and participating in the federal student financial assistance programs may comply with the state authorization regulations promulgated by the United States Department of Education on October 29, 2010, codified at 34 C.F. R. Section 600.9 and effective as of July 1, 2011, the following postsecondary institutions are acknowledged by the Legislature as being authorized to provide educational programs at physical locations in this state, subject to the provisions of §13-48-38:
(1)Augustana University;
(2)Avera McKennan Hospital School of Radiologic Technology;
(3)Avera Sacred Heart Hospital School of Radiologic Technology;
(4)Bellevue University;
(5)Black Hills Beauty College;
(6)Black Hills State University;
(7)Dakota State University;
(8)Dakota Wesleyan University;
(9)ELS Educational Services, Inc. (d/b/a ELS Language Centers);
(10)Headlines Academy;
(11)Hot Rod Institute;
(12)John Witherspoon College;
(13)Lake Area Technical College;
(14)Mitchell Technical College;
(15)Mount Marty College;
(16)National American University;
(17)Northern State University;
(18)Presentation College;
(19)Sanford Medical Center;
(20)Sioux Falls Seminary;
(21)South Dakota School of Mines and Technology;
(22)South Dakota State University;
(23)Southeast Technical College;
(24)Southwest Minnesota State University;
(25)Stewart School;
(26)University of Sioux Falls;
(27)University of South Dakota; and
(28)Western Dakota Technical College.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §3; SL 2013, ch 80, §1; SL 2018, ch 103, §5; SL 2020, ch 61, § 46.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-37 - Requirements for issuance of certificate of authorization.

13-48-37. Requirements for issuance of certificate of authorization .
The secretary shall issue a certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education to any postsecondary institution named in §13-48-36. The secretary also may issue a certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education to any other postsecondary institution to provide education programs at physical locations in this state to any postsecondary institution that:
(1)Is an instrumentality of this state or another state, is duly organized and existing as a corporation or other entity under the laws of this state, or is qualified to conduct business as a foreign entity in this state;
(2)Is accredited or operating under an affiliation agreement whose terms make an accredited postsecondary institution responsible for awarding academic credit and educational credentials to its students and maintaining transcripts for such students; and
(3)Has filed with the secretary an application for certificate of authorization, on a form prescribed by the secretary, and paid an initial nonrefundable application fee of five hundred dollars.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §4; SL 2013, ch 80, §2; SL 2018, ch 103, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-38 - Continuation of authorization of certain institutions.

13-48-38. Continuation of authorization of certain institutions.
Any certificate of authorization issued to a postsecondary institution named in §13-48-36 remains in effect as long as the postsecondary institution continues to meet the requirements in subdivisions 13-48-37(1) and (2) and has not been ordered to cease operations in the state pursuant to §13-48-40.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §5; SL 2018, ch 103, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-38.1 - Annual renewal of certificate of authorization.

13-48-38.1. Annual renewal of certificate of authorization.
Except as provided in section §13-48-38, each certificate of authorization expires on the first day of July following the date of issue. The secretary shall annually renew the certificate of any postsecondary institution that:
(1)Continues to meet the requirements in subdivisions 13-48-37(1) and (2);
(2)Has not been ordered to cease operations in the state pursuant to §13-48-40; and
(3)Has filed with the secretary on or before the first day of July of each year an application for renewal, on a form prescribed by the secretary, and paid a renewal fee of two hundred fifty dollars.
Source:
SL 2018, ch 103, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-38.2 - Reinstatement of expired certificate.

13-48-38.2. Reinstatement of expired certificate.
The secretary may reinstate an expired certificate of authorization if the postsecondary institution:
(1)Continues to meet the requirements of subdivisions 13-48-37(1) and (2);
(2)Has not been ordered to cease its operations in the state pursuant to §13-48-40; and
(3)Has filed with the secretary an application for reinstatement, on a form prescribed by the secretary, and paid a nonrefundable reinstatement fee of two hundred fifty dollars.
Source:
SL 2018, ch 103, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-39 - Registry for authorized postsecondary institutions--Name or location change--Promulgation of rules.

13-48-39. Registry for authorized postsecondary institutions--Name or location change--Promulgation of rules.
The secretary shall maintain a registry of all postsecondary institutions authorized by this chapter and such other postsecondary institutions for which it has issued a certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education. If any institution changes the name under which it operates its educational programs, or the physical location of any campus, the institutions shall notify the secretary in writing within thirty days of such change and the secretary shall, as needed, issue an updated certificate of authorization to provide postsecondary education. The secretary shall develop, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, such forms and procedures as may be necessary to administer the requirements of this chapter.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-40 - Complaints--Enforcement by attorney general.

13-48-40. Complaints--Enforcement by attorney general .
The Office of Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection, shall review and act on any complaint, as the term is defined by §13-48-34, concerning postsecondary institutions providing educational programs at physical locations in the state, including, as necessary, requiring a postsecondary institution to cease its operations in the state. If a complaint relates to a postsecondary institution controlled by the Board of Regents, the attorney general shall refer the matter to the Board of Regents. If a complaint relates to a postsecondary institution with oversight by the South Dakota Board of Technical Education, the attorney general shall refer the matter to the South Dakota Board of Technical Education. In all other cases, the attorney general shall refer the complaint to the institution and provide the institution with no less than thirty days to respond to the matters set forth in the complaint, including an opportunity to demonstrate any actions the institution has taken or plans to take in response to the complaint, and to consider whether the complainant has exhausted all available administrative remedies within the institution's policies and procedures. In administering the requirements of this section, the attorney general may refer a complaint to an institution's accrediting agency for review and investigation, with the accrediting agency providing a report of the agency's investigation to the attorney general for further disposition. In enforcing this chapter, the attorney general has all the enforcement powers, authorities, and remedies provided by chapter 37-24.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §7; SL 2018, ch 9, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-41 - Exempt institutions.

13-48-41. Exempt institutions.
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to postsecondary institutions:
(1)Established by the government of the United States;
(2)Established by the government of an Indian tribe whose tribal lands are located, in whole or in part, in this state;
(3)Established by owned, controlled, operated, and maintained by a religious organization lawfully operating as a nonprofit religious corporation and awarding only religious degrees or certificates for the purpose of conferring clerical status or authority within that religion; or
(4)Subject to the jurisdiction and regulations to the South Dakota Cosmetology Commission.
Source:
SL 2012, ch 100, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-42 - Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement--National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement's Policies and Standards.

13-48-42. Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement--National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement's Policies and Standards.
The secretary of state and the attorney general shall provide information requested by the Board of Regents in order to carry out administrative, oversight, information sharing, and reporting responsibilities on behalf of South Dakota under the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, dated November 1, 2013, and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement's Policies and Standards, dated November 18, 2013. With respect to any postsecondary institution authorized under this chapter that is not controlled by the Board of Regents, the information requested by the Board of Regents from the secretary of state and the attorney general may not exceed that which is specifically required for a postsecondary institution to receive reciprocal authorizations to conduct distance education activities in other states under the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, dated November 1, 2013, and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement's Policies and Standards, dated November 18, 2013.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 96, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48 - Authorization To Provide Postsecondary Education › Section 13-48-43 - Physical location in this state defined.

13-48-43. Physical location in this state defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, physical location in this state, means the ongoing occupation of a physical location in South Dakota for instructional purposes or the maintenance of an administrative office to facilitate instruction. The following activities do not constitute the use of a physical location in this state: delivering of distance education courses online, through correspondence or broadcast; advertising; recruiting; contractual arrangements to acquire goods or services, including educational or examination proctoring services, with institutions or businesses physically located in South Dakota; courses delivered on military installations by an accredited institution limited to active and reserve military personnel, dependents of military personnel, and civilian employees of the military installation; field trips; operation of a server or other electronic service device; short courses (twenty classroom hours or less, or the equivalent thereof); courses for which fewer than twenty-five percent of class requirements take place in a setting where the instructor and students physically meet together; and experiential learning opportunities, such as a clinical, practicum, residency, or internship, if the offering institution has already obtained all the necessary professional and licensure approvals necessary to conduct the learning opportunity in the state, and that only ten students from each institution are physically present simultaneously at a single field site.
Source:
SL 2014, ch 96, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 48A - Education Accountability Report › Section 13-48A-7 - Annual accountability report to Government Operations and Audit Committee.

13-48A-7. Annual accountability report to Government Operations and Audit Committee.
The Board of Regents and the Board of Education Standards shall each provide to the Government Operations and Audit Committee an annual accountability report as determined by the committee. The annual accountability report provided by the Board of Regents shall include a financial report on each of the university centers located in Pierre, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls as prescribed by the auditor general.
Source:
SL 2013, ch 81, §8; SL 2016, ch 95, §1; SL 2017, ch 13, §10; SL 2017, ch 81, §57; SL 2017, ch 88, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-1 - Control of educational institutions vested in board--Appointment of members.

13-49-1. Control of educational institutions vested in board--Appointment of members.
The control of the public postsecondary educational institutions of the state offering college credit which are sustained wholly or in part by the state is vested in a board of nine members, designated as the Board of Regents. The Governor shall appoint the members with the consent of the Senate.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0701; SL 1955, ch 38, §1; SL 1971, ch 129; SL 1976, ch 126, §1; SL 1979, ch 125, §1; SL 2007, ch 109, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-2 - Qualifications of members of board.

13-49-2. Qualifications of members of board.
Each regent who is a regular member shall be a person of probity and wisdom and selected from among the best known citizens, who are residents of different portions of the state. No two regents may be residents in the same county and not more than six may be members of the same political party. One regent shall be the student regent as provided in §13-49-6.1. A regent's residence is determined by where the regent is registered to vote.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0703; SL 1951, ch 45; SL 1955, ch 39; SL 1957, ch 47; SL 1975, ch 128, §325; SL 1976, ch 126, §2; SL 1979, ch 125, §2; SL 1986, ch 138; SL 1988, ch 154, §1; SL 2007, ch 109, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-3 - Term of office of regents.

13-49-3. Term of office of regents.
Each regent, except the student regent, shall be appointed for a term of six years. The term shall expire on the last day of March or when a successor is appointed and qualified, unless removed as provided in §3-17-1. No regent appointed after July 1, 2018, and without any previous service on the board, may serve more than two consecutive terms. However, after serving two consecutive terms, a regent may be reappointed after at least two years have passed since the expiration of the regent's last term. Any partial term to fill a vacancy on the board may not count against the two-term limit.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0701; SL 1955, ch 38, §§1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, §15.0701-1; SL 1975, ch 128, §326; SL 1976, ch 126, §3; SL 1979, ch 125, §3; SL 1988, ch 154, §2; SL 2007, ch 109, §3; SL 2018, ch 104, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-4 - Filling of vacancies--Failure of senate to confirm--New appointee named.

13-49-4. Filling of vacancies--Failure of senate to confirm--New appointee named.
If a vacancy occurs as provided in §3-4-1, the Governor shall fill the vacancy by appointment, and the appointee shall serve for the balance of the unexpired term. However, if the Senate, at the next legislative session, fails to confirm the appointee, the appointee shall only serve until the last day of March. Then a new appointee shall be named by the Governor. The subsequent appointee is subject to the same conditions as set forth in this section.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0702; SL 1975, ch 128, §327; SL 2007, ch 109, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-6 - Oath of office of regents.

13-49-6. Oath of office of regents.
Before entering upon the duties of the office, each regent shall take and subscribe an oath or affirmation to support the Constitutions of the United States and of this state, and faithfully to discharge the duties of the office, which oath or affirmation shall be filed with the secretary of state.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0703; SL 1951, ch 45; SL 1955, ch 39; SL 1957, ch 47; SL 1975, ch 128, §328; SL 2007, ch 109, §5.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-6.1 - Student regent appointed by Governor--Term of appointment--Voting member.

13-49-6.1. Student regent appointed by Governor--Term of appointment--Voting member.
The Governor shall appoint a student regent, with the consent of the Senate, who shall participate in all board meetings, open and closed, and be compensated in the same manner as board members. The student regent shall be a student of one of the public postsecondary educational institutions under the control of the board. The student regent shall be appointed for a term of two years which term shall expire on the first day of July of every even-numbered year, unless removed under the provisions of §3-17-1 or unless such student does not remain enrolled in a postsecondary institution controlled by the board. The student regent is a formal member of the board and may vote.
Source:
SL 1979, ch 125, §4; SL 1988, ch 154, §3; SL 2007, ch 109, §6.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-7 - Meetings of board--Vote required for action--Minutes--Open to public.

13-49-7. Meetings of board--Vote required for action--Minutes--Open to public.
Meetings may be held on the call of the president or by joint request of a majority of the members, due and reasonable notice always being given.
The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board of Regents is required to take official action. The Board of Regents shall record the minutes of any meeting open to the public. All meetings of the Board of Regents shall be open to the public unless personnel matters and privileged matters between the board and its attorney are being discussed. If such meetings are held, the board shall limit the topics discussed or acted upon to such matters only.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0704; SL 1973, ch 104; SL 1980, ch 139; SL 2007, ch 109, §8.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-9 - President of board--Election and term.

13-49-9. President of board--Election and term.
At the annual meeting of the board, there shall be elected from among the members a president, whose term of office shall be for one year.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0705; SL 1945, ch 49; SL 1955, ch 293, §1; SL 2007, ch 109, §9.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 13 - Education › Chapter 49 - State Board Of Regents › Section 13-49-10 - Appointment of executive director--Qualifications--Supervision by board.

13-49-10. Appointment of executive director--Qualifications--Supervision by board.
The Board of Regents shall appoint an executive director, who shall be a full-time employee of the board. The executive director shall have a graduate degree from a recognized college or university and shall by training and experience be familiar with the operations and problems of institutions of higher education. The executive director shall carry out the directives of the Board of Regents and shall be under the board's general jurisdiction and supervision.
Source:
SDC 1939, §15.0705; SL 1945, ch 49; SL 1955, ch 293, §1; SL 1968, ch 35, §1; SDCL Supp, §13-49-10.1; SL 1975, ch 128, §329; SL 1981, ch 150, §1; SL 2007, ch 109, §10.