The proposed bill aims to establish new regulations regarding the handling of parental consent forms within school districts in South Dakota. Specifically, it prohibits any superintendent, principal, teacher, or individual with disciplinary authority from imposing disciplinary actions on students who fail to return these required consent forms, which are typically signed by a parent or guardian at the start of the school year.
Additionally, the bill forbids school officials from offering rewards or incentives to students for the return of these completed forms. This legislation seeks to ensure that students are not penalized or unduly motivated by rewards in relation to the submission of parental consent forms, promoting a more equitable approach to compliance with school requirements.