13-24-17.1. Display of Ten Commandments permitted--Conditions.
An object or document containing the words of the Ten Commandments may be displayed in any public school classroom, public school building, or at any public school event, along with other objects and documents of cultural, legal, or historical significance that have formed and influenced the legal and governmental systems of the United States and the State of South Dakota. Such display of an object or document containing the words of the Ten Commandments:
(1)Shall be in the same manner and appearance generally as other objects and documents displayed; and
(2)May not be presented or displayed in any fashion that results in calling attention to it apart from the other displayed objects and documents.
Source: SL 2000, ch 79, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 24 - School Grounds And Buildings
Section 13-24-1 - School board authority to purchase or lease land for school purposes.
Section 13-24-4 - Exchange of property with state, municipality, township, or county.
Section 13-24-5 - Oil and gas exploration and development leases authorized--Private or public sale.
Section 13-24-6 - Pooling and unitization of oil and gas development authorized.
Section 13-24-7 - Oil and gas leases not to interfere with school purposes.
Section 13-24-8 - Oil and gas proceeds paid into district general fund.
Section 13-24-10 - Maximum term of leases of school property--Bid requirements.
Section 13-24-11 - Equipment, maintenance, and repair of buildings and athletic fields.
Section 13-24-16 - Sanitary facilities and utilities required for school buildings.
Section 13-24-17 - Flagpole required--Display of flag.
Section 13-24-17.1 - Display of Ten Commandments permitted--Conditions.
Section 13-24-21 - Fee for use of school parking facilities.
Section 13-24-23 - National motto to be displayed in prominent location of public school.