South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 218: provide for the establishment of charter schools.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Senate Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16 S.J. 339

Plain-language summary

SB 218 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: provide for the establishment of charter schools. Primary sponsor: Lauren Nelson (Republican), Tesa Schwans (Republican), Bobbi Andera (Republican), Julie Auch (Republican), Aaron Aylward (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican), Greg Blanc (Republican), Josephine Garcia (Republican), Tamara Grove (Republican), Joy Hohn (Republican), Taffy Howard (Republican), Jana Hunt (Republican), Phil Jensen (Republican), Dylan Jordan (Republican), Tony Kayser (Republican), Logan Manhart (Republican), Jim Mehlhaff (Republican), Carl Perry (Republican), Tom Pischke (Republican), Kathy Rice (Republican), Bethany Soye (Republican), Curt Voight (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Senate Reconsidered , Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16 S.J. 339.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lauren Nelson (Republican); Tesa Schwans (Republican); Bobbi Andera (Republican); Julie Auch (Republican); and 18 more.