South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 167: amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven.

In committee Last action February 10, 2026: Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3

Plain-language summary

SB 167 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: amend provisions pertaining to the administration of an academic achievement assessment to students in grade eleven. Primary sponsor: Heather Baxter (Republican), Lauren Nelson (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Lana Greenfield (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Heather Baxter (Republican); Lauren Nelson (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); Lana Greenfield (Republican); and 2 more.