StateSouth Dakota

HB 1017: permit the board of a school district to require that certain students receive instruction in alternative settings.

EducationEnacted

HB 1017 status: Enacted — Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580 (updated Mar 30, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score40/100 civic fit
RiskHigh risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

This bill would allow school boards to move certain students to a different school or classroom program. It is currently being discussed in the House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality60%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material environmental impact

Risks

  • No material environmental impact

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No material economic impact

Risks

  • No material economic impact

Society

Critical Outlook
40%

Benefits

  • Provides school boards with tools for classroom management

Risks

  • Potential to disrupt student continuity
  • Risks regarding student due process and inclusive placement
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Summary based on abstract only

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Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 580

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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