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 2025 Approved State Plan
The South Dakota Department of Education is proposing changes to its Consolidated State Plan required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Review 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 Jan. 15-26, 2026.
Summary of the changes:
- Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) - updated requirements regarding the more rigorous interventions for CSI schools that do not exit and make gains within 4 years.
- Title 4 part B - 21st Century Learning Centers - updated language to reflect current practices and to describe the rigorous peer review process used to award subgrantees.
| Documents | |
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| U.S. Ed. April 2025 amendment approval letter | |
| Read the Law | SPI Points Distribution |
| Federal Compliance — Supplement not Supplant handout | South Dakota Original 2017 State Plan |