The bill amends South Dakota law to clarify the responsibilities of school districts regarding tuition for children placed in residential treatment centers that offer educational programming. Specifically, it states that if a child is entitled to free public school and is not placed by an individualized education program team, the school district where the residential treatment center is located must provide an educational program and pay tuition as outlined in existing law.

Additionally, the bill removes definitions related to "school district" and "state operated school," streamlining the language in the statute. It also specifies that the provisions regarding tuition do not apply to placements made by the Department of Corrections or the Department of Social Services, ensuring that these cases are treated separately from those covered under this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/27/2024: 13-28-11