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House approves bill to require South Dakota Indian studies for all certified educators
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PIERRE — The South Dakota House voted to pass House Bill 1002, which amends state law to require that all certified educators complete a course in South Dakota Indian studies and moves that requirement from administrative rules into statute.
PIERRE — The South Dakota House voted to pass House Bill 1002, which amends state law to require that all certified educators complete a course in South Dakota Indian studies and moves that requirement from administrative rules into statute.
Representative De Groot, the bill’s sponsor, said the change amends South Dakota Codified Law 13-1-48 by replacing language that applied to "any teacher" with language covering "all certified educators," which will include administrators. "This is an easy, short cleanup bill and I'm asking for your favorable consideration," De Groot said.
Supporters said the bill…
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