South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1078: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34 H.J. 133

Plain-language summary

HB 1078 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: direct the amendment of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota regarding the coursework required for high school graduation. Primary sponsor: Lauren Nelson (Republican), Kaley Nolz (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Spencer Gosch (Republican), John Hughes (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Travis Ismay (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Brandei Schaefbauer (Republican), John Sjaarda (Republican), MyKala Voita (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): House of Representatives Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 33, NAYS 34 H.J. 133.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lauren Nelson (Republican); Kaley Nolz (Republican); Aaron Aylward (Republican); Heather Baxter (Republican); and 13 more.