Educator Disciplinary Action

Pursuant to the authority granted to the Secretary of the Department of Education by SDCL Chapter 13-42, the Secretary may refuse to issue, renew, revoke, or suspend a certificate. The final decision of the Secretary regarding a certificate, along with the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, are a public record (SDCL 13-42-17.1). If disciplinary action is imposed by the Secretary or a Professional Practices Commission, pursuant to SDCL Chapter 13-42 and 13-43, the written record and evidence from the hearing may be disclosed to authorities within this state, another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or country in which the applicant or certficate holder holds a certificate or has applied for a certificate (SDCL 13-42-17.1). Records of revocation and suspension are provided to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) clearinghouse.

For more information about the complaint process or to file a complaint, visit https://doe.sd.gov/professionalpractices/.

As of July 1, 2021, the following individuals are not authorized to administer, teach, or be employed by a public or accredited school in South Dakota, unless they have been reinstated (SDCL 13-43-5.1). If any of these individuals present an educator certificate from any state to a school official, please notify the South Dakota Department of Education.

These files are dated from January 1, 2017 to July 1, 2021. Consult Teacher 411 to confirm if an individual has an educator certification in South Dakota.

Educator Disciplinary Actions