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This bill amends existing South Dakota law regarding academic achievement assessments for students. Specifically, it mandates that each school district must administer an academic achievement assessment to all students in grade eleven, with the South Dakota Board of Education Standards responsible for approving a list of these assessments annually. These approved assessments must measure student academic progress, align with the state's content standards (which are established rules outlining what students should learn), and accommodate diverse future academic or career paths. Students in eleventh grade will select their assessment from the approved list in consultation with a school counselor. The bill also clarifies that students who are partially enrolled in a school district, meaning they are taking at least half of their coursework through that district, are required to take any assessments administered by the district. Finally, the bill repeals a previous section that detailed specific requirements for partially enrolled students taking assessments.

Education

https://sdlegislature.gov/#/Session/Bill/26908