13-1-67. Divisive concepts--Definition.
For the purposes of §§13-1-67 to 13-1-71, inclusive, the term, divisive concepts, means:
(1)That any race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin is inherently superior or inferior;
(2)That individuals should be discriminated against or adversely treated because of their race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin;
(3)That an individual’s moral character is inherently determined by their race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin;
(4)That an individual, by virtue of their race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or subconsciously;
(5)That individuals, by virtue of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin, are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, or national origin;
(6)An individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of the individual’s race, color, religion, ethnicity, or national origin; or
(7)Meritocracy or traits such as a strong work ethic are racist or sexist or were created by members of a particular race or sex to oppress members of another race or sex.
Source: SL 2022, ch 39, §1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - State Policies And Supervision
Section 13-1-23 - Acceptance and distribution of money, goods, and services.
Section 13-1-31 - School library supervision--No minimum expenditures.
Section 13-1-39 - State board recommendations to Governor and Legislature.
Section 13-1-43 - Board and department to develop standards and practices for students.
Section 13-1-48 - Certain teachers required to take course in South Dakota Indian studies.
Section 13-1-51 - Promulgation of rules regarding curriculum and coursework.
Section 13-1-55 - Promulgation of rules regarding reimbursement and stipend.
Section 13-1-56 - Electronic mail to parent or guardian.
Section 13-1-57 - Definitions regarding news media coverage of high school activities.
Section 13-1-61 - Annual report--Outcomes of licensure and certification examinations.
Section 13-1-63 - Job placement outcomes.
Section 13-1-64 - Annual job placement report to Legislative Research Council.
Section 13-1-67 - Divisive concepts--Definition.
Section 13-1-68 - Engagement with divisive concepts--Compulsion prohibited.
Section 13-1-69 - Instruction--Racial classification prohibited.
Section 13-1-70 - Use of funding for certain purposes prohibited.