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July 27, 2026
South Dakota's Ed-Flex Waiver Approved
The U.S. Department of Education approved South Dakota's Ed-Flex waiver application. Information was sent to public school district superintendents on how to start planning to use these new tools.
July 15, 2026
The SD Department of Education and SD Department of Labor and Regulation welcomed 71 paraprofessionals to the 4th Cohort of the South Dakota Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway program.
July 14, 2026
JAG-SD outperformed national benchmarks, announced three new programs, and four South Dakota educators received recognition at the National JAG First Awards to conclude the 2025-26 school year.
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.