This bill establishes a formal process for parents to submit and resolve concerns regarding school procedures or practices within public schools in South Dakota. It mandates that school boards adopt procedures for parents to notify school principals of their concerns and outlines a timeline for resolution. If a concern is not satisfactorily addressed within thirty days, the school must provide a written statement explaining the reasons for the lack of resolution. Parents are then given the option to escalate the issue to the school board and request a parental concern hearing.

The bill details the requirements for requesting a hearing, including necessary information such as the child's name, address, and a description of the concern. Upon receiving a request, the school board must appoint a hearing officer to investigate the matter and propose a resolution within thirty days. The board has the authority to accept, reject, or modify the hearing officer's recommendations, and must provide written reasons for any changes made. Finally, the board is required to issue a final written decision regarding the matter, which may include instructions for further proceedings if necessary.