The bill amends Section 13-28-37.1 of South Dakota law to reduce the state's financial contribution to the subsidized high school dual credit program. Under the current law, the state pays fifty percent of the total high school dual credit tuition rate, which is set at forty-three percent of the undergraduate tuition rate. The proposed changes aim to adjust the financial responsibilities of the state, students, and school districts involved in the program, although specific details on the new contribution rates are not provided in the summary.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding student eligibility and participation in the dual credit program, including the consequences of failing a course or withdrawing after the deadline. It also reiterates that the dual credit program cannot be used for remedial courses and that students are responsible for any additional costs associated with attending a postsecondary institution. Overall, the bill seeks to modify the financial structure of the dual credit program while preserving its core operational guidelines.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/09/2025: 13-28-37.1
Enrolled, 03/10/2025: 13-28-37.1