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SD HB1152
SD HB1152Require that the secretary of the Department of Education apply to the United States Department of Education for the authority to develop and implement an innovative assessment system.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Require that the secretary of the Department of Education apply to the United States Department of Education for the authority to develop and implement an innovative assessment system.
AI Summary
This bill requires the secretary of the South Dakota Department of Education to apply to the United States Department of Education for permission to create and use a new kind of student testing system, known as an "innovative assessment system," as allowed by a specific federal law (20 U.S.C. § 6364). If this application is approved, the secretary must then work with educators, parents, and other experts to design and put into practice this new assessment model. This model must meet federal requirements for innovative assessments, align with existing South Dakota laws on academic achievement testing (§ 13-3-55), accurately track how much students improve in reading and math, be based on proven methods for teaching reading that are supported by scientific research, and ensure students learn essential math skills.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Lana Greenfield (R)*,
Kyle Schoenfish (R)*,
Heather Baxter (R),
Eric Emery (D),
Tim Goodwin (R),
Mellissa Heermann (R),
Dylan Jordan (R),
Scott Moore (R),
Erik Muckey (D),
Lauren Nelson (R),
Al Novstrup (R),
Carl Perry (R),
Tom Pischke (R),
Peri Pourier (R),
Kathy Rice (R),
Nicole Uhre-Balk (D),
Larry Zikmund (R),
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 163 (on 01/28/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26506 |
| BillText | https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/297890.pdf |
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