This bill proposes the addition of a new section to chapter 13-37 of South Dakota law, allowing school districts to implement a new or revised section 504 plan, individualized family service plan, or individualized education program for students who are children of active-duty members of the United States armed forces. The bill mandates that within thirty calendar days of a student's enrollment, the school district must implement these plans if the student meets specific criteria, including being the child of an active-duty service member undergoing a military transfer to South Dakota and having an existing plan from their previous school district.
Additionally, the bill stipulates that the school district must accept unofficial records from the student's parent or guardian while awaiting official documentation. It also allows for a mutual agreement between the student's parent or guardian and the school district to extend the deadline for implementing the new or revised educational plans. This legislation aims to ensure that children of military families receive timely educational support during transitions due to military service.