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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helene Duhamel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 32 |
| Roger DeGroot | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Randy Deibert | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Amber Hulse | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Erik Muckey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Peri Pourier | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Stephanie Sauder | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Kyle Schoenfish | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Glen Vilhauer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“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 4, NAYS 3 S.J. 7
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 139