South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 157: amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 7

Plain-language summary

SB 157 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: amend the school funding formula to provide for the use of an average fall enrollment when determining local need. Primary sponsor: Helene Duhamel (Republican), Roger DeGroot (Republican), Randy Deibert (Republican), Amber Hulse (Republican), Erik Muckey (Democratic), Carl Perry (Republican), Peri Pourier (Republican), Stephanie Sauder (Republican), Kyle Schoenfish (Republican), Glen Vilhauer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 7.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Helene Duhamel (Republican); Roger DeGroot (Republican); Randy Deibert (Republican); Amber Hulse (Republican); and 6 more.