The bill amends Section 13-28-37.1 of South Dakota law to modify the state's financial contribution to the subsidized high school dual credit program for students in grades eleven and twelve. Under the revised provisions, the Board of Regents will establish a dual credit tuition rate set at forty-three percent of the undergraduate tuition rate. Students will be responsible for paying fifty percent of this tuition rate, while the state will also contribute fifty percent. Additionally, school districts may cover any portion of the student's share, but no extra fees can be imposed by the institutions offering the courses.

The bill also maintains existing eligibility criteria for students, including the stipulation that students who fail a course or withdraw after the deadline may lose their participation in the program, although they can be reinstated under certain conditions. The dual credit program is explicitly prohibited from being used for remedial courses. Overall, the changes aim to reduce the state's financial burden while still providing access to dual credit opportunities for high school students.

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