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It is the policy of the Department of Education to provide services to all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin, in accordance with federal and state laws.

Home school records to be streamlined

Beginning July 1, for the 2004-05 academic year, the alternative instruction (home school) administrative functions required of public school districts will be streamlined.  The changes will make record-keeping easier for both public school districts and the Department of Education. DOE will continue the same of level of customer service it offers to alternative instruction parents/guardians. 

School districts will no longer be required to submit to DOE a copy of the form approved by the school board.  The paper copy of the approved alternative certification (home school) Application for Public School Exemption will be maintained in the district business office; the district will also provide a copy to the site of the alternative certification/home school program. DOE will collect the alternative instruction data it needs through the online SIMS student information management system.    

Questions regarding the changes or any other policy related to alternative instruction/home schooling can be directed to the Office of Accreditation & Teacher Quality, Dean Buchanan, (605) 773-4771 or dean.buchanan@state.sd.us .