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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Baxter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Lauren Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Julie Auch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lana Greenfield | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Carl Perry | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Tom Pischke | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“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
- Scheduled for hearing
- First read in Senate and referred to Senate Education S.J. 139