South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 33 - Curriculum And Courses Of Instruction
Section 13-33-9 - Sectarian doctrine prohibited in public schools.

13-33-9. Sectarian doctrine prohibited in public schools.
No sectarian doctrine may be taught or inculcated in any of the public schools of the state.

Source: SDC 1939, §15.3103; SL 1955, ch 41, ch 14, §3.

Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 13 - Education

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 13-33-17 - American sign language recognized--Authorized in high school and colleges--Encouraged in elementary schools.

Section 13-33-19 - Recommended high school program and basic high school program--Enrollment and completion requirements.

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 13-33-23 - Promulgation of rules establishing priorities and eligibility for distance learning courses.

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.

Section 13-33-29 - Granting of credit for distance learning courses not offered by South Dakota Virtual School prohibited--Exceptions.

Section 13-33-30 - Accredited schools required to accept transfer credits for courses taken from other accredited schools outside regular school term--Conditions.