South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 01 - State Policies And Supervision
Section 13-1-69 - Instruction--Racial classification prohibited.

13-1-69. Instruction--Racial classification prohibited.
The Board of Regents, or the Board of Technical Education, or any institution under their control, may not condition enrollment or attendance in a class, training, or orientation on the basis of race or color.
Nothing in this section should be construed to prohibit the required collection or reporting of demographic data by institutions of higher education.

Source: SL 2022, ch 39, ยง3.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 13 - Education

Chapter 01 - State Policies And Supervision

Section 13-1-12.1 - Promulgation of rules on classification and accreditation of schools, preparation of certified personnel, eligibility for state aid, career and technical education, and curriculum requirements.

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 13-1-45 - State policy to permit military and National Guard recruiters access to public school students.

Section 13-1-46 - Public schools to permit military and National Guard recruiters access to 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 13-1-52 - False claims concerning academic degree--Violation as misdemeanor--Revocation of license--Evaluation of academic credentials.

Section 13-1-53 - False claims concerning degree, certificate, diploma, or transcript--Violation as misdemeanor--Revocation of license.

Section 13-1-54 - Public school counselors earning National Certified School Counselor credential--Reimbursement and stipend.

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 13-1-58 - Interference with news media coverage of high school activities prohibited--Exception.

Section 13-1-59 - Promulgation of rules to accommodate news media coverage of high school activities.

Section 13-1-60 - Annual report to Board of Regents of outcomes of licensure and certification examinations.

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 13-1-66 - Wearing of eagle feather, eagle plume, or beaded cap--Permitted at honoring or graduation ceremony.

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.

Section 13-1-71 - Application and scope of provisions.