13-33-6.1. Character development instruction.
Unless the governing body elects, by resolution, effective for not less than one or more than four school terms, to do otherwise, character development instruction shall be given in all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in the state to impress upon the minds of the students the importance of citizenship, patriotism, honesty, self discipline, self respect, sexual abstinence, respect for the contributions of minority and ethnic groups to the heritage of South Dakota, regard for the elderly, and respect for authority.
Source: SL 1997, ch 100, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 33 - Curriculum And Courses Of Instruction
Section 13-33-1 - Conformity to standards adopted by state board.
Section 13-33-3 - Adult education, summer school, kindergarten, and nursery schools.
Section 13-33-4 - Instruction on United States and state Constitutions required--Years when given.
Section 13-33-6.1 - Character development instruction.
Section 13-33-9 - Sectarian doctrine prohibited in public schools.
Section 13-33-10 - Released time for religious instruction.
Section 13-33-11 - Instruction to promote mastery of English language.
Section 13-33-20 - Distance learning defined.
Section 13-33-21 - Certificate authorizing distance learning provider to provide courses required.
Section 13-33-22 - Promulgation of rules relating to distance learning certificate.
Section 13-33-24 - South Dakota virtual school created.
Section 13-33-25 - South Dakota Virtual School Advisory Council established.
Section 13-33-26 - Council membership.
Section 13-33-27 - Council terms--Vacancies.
Section 13-33-28 - Promulgation of rules concerning virtual school.