South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1282: provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1282 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota House on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: provide for the admission of certain children younger than five years old to the kindergarten program of a school district. Primary sponsor: Kathy Rice (Republican), Heather Baxter (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Rice | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Education Deferred to the 41st legislative day , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 2
- Education Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1282A
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 218