S.D. Admin. R. 24:43:04:02
A nonpublic school operating within the borders of South Dakota may apply for state approval on an annual basis. The contents, format, and timelines of the request for state approval shall be established and made known by the Department of Education in accordance with state law and administrative rule. The requirements will include, but are not limited to, governance, teacher certification, curriculum, assessment practices, length of school term and day, and health and safety. State approval is granted for one school fiscal year, from July 1 through the following June 30. Renewal of the approval is granted based upon the school's compliance with established requirements during the prior school fiscal years.
S.D. Admin. R. 24:43:04:02
General Authority: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-3-1.4, 13-3-47.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-1-12.1, 13-3-47.