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Sept. 9, 2026

Recognizing South Dakota's Four Richard Hagen-Minerva Harvey Scholarship Recipients
This scholarship recognizes exemplary students enrolled in an American Indian tribe who have demonstrated strong commitments to learning, leadership, and service.

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Sept. 8, 2026

School Year 2026-27 Free or Reduced-Price Meal Applications Available for Eligible Families
Eligible families may now apply for free or reduced-price meals or free milk for their children for the 2026-27 school year.

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Sept. 8, 2026
Public Comment Open for Title I Paraprofessional Waiver and Flexibility
The department is seeking to broaden recruitment pools without sacrificing academic quality or instruction rigor by adding four alternative qualification pathways candidates may satisfy alongside the high school diploma requirement. The public comment period is open through 5 p.m. CT on Sept. 16.

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Aug. 24, 2026

More Strides Made to Expand Farm to School Across South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Education's Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services is pleased to announce four additional awards for the Farm to School grant to advance local projects.

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