Every Student Succeeds Act
On Dec. 10, 2015, President Obama signed into law the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. This reauthorization, known as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), replaces the previous version of the law enacted in 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act.
The ESSA requires all states to have a plan for education that addresses major federal requirements. South Dakota's state plan was developed over the course of more than a year, with input from stakeholders across the state, including educators, parents, students, legislators, tribal representatives, representatives of higher education and others.
Proposed Amendment to 2024 Approved State Plan
The South Dakota Department of Education is proposing changes to its Consolidated State Plan required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. See the changes and offer public comment by emailing DOE.Accountability@state.sd.us or by mailing written comment to: Department of Education, Attn: Matt Gill, 800 Governors Drive, Pierre SD 57501-2235. The public comment period runs January 21-31.
Below is a summary of the changes.
- Clarifies that Virtual and Alternative Schools will now be considered as part of the regular school attendance center, regardless of their physical location.
- Title I Part C - updated language to reflect current practices around Migrant Education Program.
- Title 3 - language was updated to reflect current practices.
- Title 4 part B 21st Century Learning Centers - updated language describing the rigorous peer review process used to award subgrantees.
- McKinney Vento - updated language to reflect current practices.
| Documents | |
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| U.S. Ed. April 2024 amendment approval letter | |
| Read the Law | SPI Points Distribution |
| Federal Compliance — Supplement not Supplant handout | South Dakota Original 2017 State Plan |