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July 6, 2026
Ed-Flex Waiver Open for Public Comment
The department is applying to the US Department of Education for an Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) waiver from certain ESSA requirements. View the full draft waiver and submit a public comment.
July 6, 2026
Applications for funding under HB 1092, passed during the 2025 legislative session, are again available from July 1 - Aug. 15, 2026. Details are available on the Student Teacher Permit FAQ document.
June 26, 2026
21CCLC Grants
The Department of Education awarded over $9 million to 11 programs as part of the federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) grant.
June 15, 2026
The South Dakota Board of Education Standards will meet Monday, June 22 at 9 a.m. (CT) virtually. Detail and agenda are available on the state's Boards and Commissions website. Among other items, the board will hold a public hearing on the proposed certification rule changes and approve videos to meet the requirement in HB 1313.